Latest news with #April2023
The Guardian
3 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
Life before and after nearly losing a child
Archie Bland's article about his son and his family's experience mirrors that of my own family (The boy who came back: the near-death, and changed life, of my son Max, 24 May). My son, who is now nine years old, had a blood clot in his small intestine which led to two major life-saving operations in 48 hours, and a complete change in his health, capabilities and lifestyle. My life has now been for ever split between 'Before 16 April 2023' (the day my son nearly died) and 'After'. Archie detailed the intense emotions of every step beautifully. One of the hardest things when you go through nearly losing a child, and having an altered child return to you, is the loneliness. He depicts this so well, as even if you are lucky enough to be surrounded by family and friends, it is hard to not feel as though you and your partner are the only two people in the world who are dealing with this fear, sadness, worry and desperate need to help your child. My family and I are now in a much better place – much better than we ever thought possible back in April 2023. There is a time when the loudest thoughts will fade – those grief-ridden thoughts about the future your child may have had, the desperate thoughts about making every moment count and being useful for your child's development, the frightening thoughts about your child's future, and the outright terrifying thoughts about their vulnerability after your own death. There is a time when they will fade into the background. They will always be there, but the loudest thought will be the love for your child and how they are capable of brightening up your day with the smallest gesture or smile. I offer Archie and his family my sincere best MunirLondon
Wall Street Journal
3 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
The Fed's Targeted Inflation Rate Eased in April
The Fed's preferred gauge of consumer prices ticked up just slightly in April, a modest increase that lowered the 12-month inflation rate. Consumer prices increased by 0.1% last month according to the personal-consumption-expenditures price index, the Commerce Department said Friday. That brought the index's 12-month increase to 2.1% through April, down from 2.3% through March and even closer to the Fed's 2% target.
Reuters
4 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
South Africa producer inflation unchanged at 0.5% y/y in April
JOHANNESBURG, May 29 (Reuters) - South Africa's producer inflation was at 0.5% year on year in April, unchanged from March, statistics agency data showed on Thursday. The Producer Price Index increased 0.5% month on month in April, Statistics South Africa said.
Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Tariffs Are Already Creeping Into US Economic Data
Those searching for evidence of the Trump administration's tariffs on imported goods in the economic data have been left wanting. Inflation in April as measured by the Consumer Price Index was under control, rising 0.22% overall and 0.24% when excluding food and inflation. Both were in line with economists' estimates and roughly consistent with the Federal Reserve's targets. On a three-month annualized basis, inflation was 1.6% overall and 2.1% for the core rate.
Entrepreneur
7 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Doubt the Market? 3 Stocks to Rideout Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt
While the market has rallied off its April lows, uncertainty continues to dominate investor sentiment. To avoid the volatility, consider these three stocks. This story originally appeared on MarketBeat Lately, the market has been delivering more plot twists to investors than a season of Severance. Solid tech earnings come in tandem with pulled guidance from public-facing companies like airlines and retailers. Economic data points to consumer and job market resilience, yet public sentiment continues to sour, and business surveys show inflation expectations continuing to creep higher. And of course, erratic tariff policy looms over stocks like a storm cloud, threatening to puncture profit margins across a wide range of companies and sectors. The S&P 500 has rallied more than 15% off its April 8 low following President Trump's reciprocal tariff pause, but uncertainty keeps the February all-time high at arm's length. When the future becomes cloudy, the search for growth must be balanced with security. Value investing pioneer Benjamin Graham emphasized the 'margin of safety' when picking stocks, which means searching for assets and trading for less than their intrinsic value. Searching for Safety Amidst Market Volatility Investors tend to flock to less volatile assets like blue-chip stocks when the only certainty is more uncertainty. Blue chips often meet Graham's margin of safety definition through their large market caps, strong sales growth, market dominance, and a history of dividend increases. Today, we'll look at three stocks built to ride out a storm of uncertainty. These stocks were chosen based on fundamental factors like valuation, earnings potential, and dividend strength, along with technical metrics like beta that measure volatility in relation to the broader market. If you remain unconvinced by this recent stock rally, consider these three companies for further inspection. Philip Morris International: Foundations for a Smoke-free Future [content-module:Forecast|NYSE:PM] Tobacco companies like Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) are often popular stocks in uncertain periods thanks to their generous dividends and minimal volatility; PM fits both categories with a 3% yield and 0.52 beta. However, the firm is also ahead of the pack in future growth plans thanks to its priority on smokeless products. Philip Morris manufactures the popular ZYN nicotine pouches, along with other smokeless products like IQOS that heat tobacco to create an aerosol instead of burning it to produce smoke. Smokeless products are seen as a healthier alternative to cigarettes and vaporizers, and PM generated more than 40% of its Q1 2025 revenue from smokeless sources. ZYN was an especially hot seller, with shipments increasing by more than 50% in the quarter. The company aims to sell 100% smoke-free products by 2030. PM shares have jumped to new all-time highs in 2025, posting over 40% year-to-date gains. The valuation is loftier than that of competitors like Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), but PM is better positioned for the smokeless transition ahead, which explains the stock's outperformance. PM expects earnings growth of more than 10% over the next 12 months (while MO's decline), and the dividend payout rate is projected to drop to a manageable 68% in 2026, likely preceding an 18th consecutive annual payout increase. Cardinal Health: A Bright Light in a Sunless Sector [content-module:Forecast|NYSE:CAH] The healthcare and medical sectors have been lagging behind the broader market for years, but Cardinal Health Inc. (NYSE: CAH) has been one of the few healthcare stocks that have shown strength. The stock punched through a new all-time high in early 2024 and continues to rally, with shares up more than 25% in 2025. Cardinal Health has a strong dividend with a DPR under 35% and a 29-year track record of payment increases, but the earnings strength is what has investors taking notice. The company reported fiscal Q3 2025 earnings earlier this month and posted a solid beat. EPS exceeded analyst estimates by 9% and showed year-over-year growth of over 13%. Revenue slightly missed expectations, but the firm raised full-year 2025 EPS guidance from $7.90 to a $8.05 to $8.15 range. Following the report, analysts at Morgan Stanley and Robert Baird boosted price targets to $166 and $170, which would indicate an upside potential of 9% to 16% from current levels. Alphabet Inc: Growth at a Value Price [content-module:Forecast|NYSE:CAH] Google-parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) might not be what investors first envision when thinking of blue chips, but it's not 2017 anymore, and Alphabet has an enticing valuation to match the growth potential of mega-cap tech. The stock trades at less than 20 times earnings, the first time since 2012 that GOOGL shares have traded with a sub-20 P/E. With a beta of 1.01, its volatility is nearly even to the S&P 500, and the company even paid its first dividend last year, indicating future emphasis on rewarding shareholders along with R/D reinvestments. Alphabet has been the subject of recent DOJ investigations, and comments by Apple's Eddy Cue about AI replacing traditional search have negatively impacted the stock this month. However, the company posted strong top and bottom-line earnings on April 25, and the average price target amongst analysts covering the stock is $199, representing potential upside of over 15%. Strong Earnings and Safe Dividends: An Elixir for Market Uncertainty Investing in blue chips is a great way to limit downside risk in volatile markets, but it's not a replacement for due diligence or personal risk tolerance analysis. 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