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What Is the History of Futures?

The first futures trading exchange was the Dojima Rice Exchange, established in 1730 in Japan for the purpose of trading rice futures. Western commodity futures markets started trading in England during the 16th century, but the nation’s first official commodity trading exchange, the London Metals and Market Exchange, was not established until 1877. Commodities markets

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The Battery Maker Set to Soar 10X-Plus by 2030

[Editor’s note: “The Battery Maker Set to Soar 10X-Plus by 2030” was previously published in February 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] When it comes to stocks with enormous long-term upside potential, few look more compelling than QuantumScape (QS). As the leading solid-state battery maker, QS is developing

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The 10 Best Dividend Stocks of All Time 

Buy these dividend stocks in July to beat incoming demand. Colgate Palmolive (CL): The company known for personal care exudes stability, especially in tough times.  Coca-Cola (KO): The defensive stalwart will soon have alcohol sales to boost its already significant strengths.  Kinder Morgan (KMI): A high-yielding dividend makes KMI stock very attractive. Altria (MO): Altria

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The 7 Best Retirement Stocks to Buy After Age 50

These are the 6 best retirement stocks for investors over 50. They reflect stable income, covered by the underlying company’s earnings. This includes simple valuation metrics like low P/E ratios, high dividend yields, and good forecast earnings growth. Retirees have limited incomes from pensions and Social Security. Their investment portfolio no longer needs to maximize

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7 Most Undervalued Electric Vehicle Stocks to Buy Before They Race Higher

A year ago, undervalued electric vehicle stocks would have been an oxymoron. The sector was flying high on hope, hype and a ferocious appetite for growth stocks. This year has been a different story, as investors fled to safety and supply chain snags tripped up many in the industry. But there are some bullish signs

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