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These Investments Fight Inflation
Apr 23, 2024
Financial experts Bill Barker and Robert Brokamp, along with financial analyst Alison Southwick, discuss how investments can fight inflation. They cover topics such as investing in government bonds, earnings from General Motors and Spotify, reasons for sticky inflation, and strategies for investors to combat inflation. They also highlight the importance of long-term financial planning and diversification in navigating economic challenges.
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- Invest early to have buying power later through stock market or government bonds.
- Protect investments against inflation with dividend stocks and TIPS to maintain purchasing power.
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General Motors Reports Positive Results and Focuses on EVs and Autonomous Vehicles
General Motors reported beating top and bottom line guidance, mainly fueled by strong pickup sales offsetting losses in China. The company is focusing on profitability through EV sales, with the CFO indicating margin improvements in variable profit and e-bit margins. Despite challenges in China, GM aims to transition into a cash flow engine, emphasizing electric vehicles (EVs) and relaunching autonomous vehicle (AV) projects with a $1.7 billion investment.
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