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The Top Dividend Stocks to Own This Week

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The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut interest rates three times this year.

But ahead of its monthly meeting yesterday, it was clear the Fed would try to keep rates where they are for the foreseeable future.

The top dividend stocks to own this week could benefit from a central bank policy that leaves interest rates "lower for longer."

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average Slides Ahead of December Federal Reserve Meeting

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average will go flat as investors prepare for a rate decision from the Federal Reserve.

Markets largely anticipate that the U.S. central bank will leave interest rates untouched during the final FOMC meeting of the year.

The Fed had slashed interest rates during its three previous meetings to provide support for the U.S. economy.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Weighed Down by Trade War Concerns

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is pointed down today as investors worry about the state of U.S. and Chinese trade negotiations.

Media outlets have reported that China is pressing the U.S. to drop all tariffs set for December. But that's not the only thing affecting the Dow today…

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The Dow Jones in 2018 Will Rise on California's Legal Marijuana

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Investors are optimistic about the Dow Jones in 2018 as California starts 2018 with legalized recreational marijuana.

Dow futures are up 83 points this morning on the first trading day of 2018. Markets are optimistic over the impact of tax reform on the U.S. economy and marijuana legalization in California.

Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at today's economic calendar...