Video: As Stocks Slump, The Focus Turns to Fed Chief Yellen's Speech on Interest Rate Hike

Video: As Stocks Slump, The Focus Turns to Fed Chief Yellen's Speech on Interest Rate Hike

Wall Street continued to drop as many analysts await Fed Chief Janet Yellen's speech at the University of Massachusetts at 5pm EST today. The S&P 500 was down 1.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.5%, and the Nasdaq slid 1.5%. 

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Here are Some Stocks to Own and to Avoid with Looming Interest Rate Hikes

Here are Some Stocks to Own and to Avoid with Looming Interest Rate Hikes

Goldman Sachs does not expect interest rates to increase until December, but it is preparing its clients for the first rise in almost a decade. Goldman identified companies that will be least affected by the rate increase, and those that will be more affected.

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Wall Street has Biggest Day in 4 Years Led by Silicon Valley Stalwarts

Wall Street has Biggest Day in 4 Years Led by Silicon Valley Stalwarts

Wall Street had its biggest one day gain in 4 years led by Silicon Valley stalwarts Google, Apple, and Amazon. This ended a six day losing streak. Experts see the gain as a sign that bargain hunters put China's slumping economy to side and believe the U.S. Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates next month.

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Positive Outlook for REITs in Healthcare

Positive Outlook for REITs in Healthcare

Physicians Realty Trust and Health Care REIT were both given positive analysis by Canaccord Genuity. With an upside averaging over 20% on a total return basis, the REITs in the healthcare sector seem to be faring well despite current market turbulence. Paul Morgan, an analyst at Canaccord Genuity, maintained his $18 price target for Physicians Realty Trust. Adding in the current 5.8% dividend yield, the implied 12-month total return potential is 21%. That is now over 25% considering that Monday’s closing bell price was down 7% at $14.49.

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