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Optimism abounds in the markets that the United States and China will reach a rapprochement in London today, after a phone call last week between leaders of the world's two largest economies turned down the heat on their protracted rift over trade. Both sides have strong incentives to ratchet down the rhetoric and find agreement as their economies remain tightly linked, although U.S. President Donald Trump has shown interest in decoupling them. On the trade front, representatives from the U.S. and China, due to meet at a still undisclosed location in London, will attempt to revive a preliminary trade agreement reached in Geneva last month.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always. Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.

A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always. Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

Shares rose in Asia on Monday ahead of a new round of trade talks between Washington and Beijing, due later in the day in London. The economy is absorbing the impact from tariffs on a wide range of goods from key trading partners, along with raw materials such as steel.

Shares rose in Asia on Monday ahead of a new round of trade talks between Washington and Beijing, due later in the day in London. The economy is absorbing the impact from tariffs on a wide range of goods from key trading partners, along with raw materials such as steel.

The benchmark index broke out from a pennant pattern last week, indicating a continuation of its recent move higher, while the relative strength index confirms bullish momentum. Monitor these key price levels

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