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The biggest risk to retirement plans may no longer be a stock market crash or inflation

An obsolete datapoint may be sabotaging your retirement outcome

‘Too many people go bankrupt’: Should Medicare provide catastrophic coverage?

“Such a system would help ensure that no one is financially devastated by a serious illness or injury.”

Buying 30-year bonds? Locking in today’s rates could hurt your retirement planning.

Right now the bond market is acting in a way it hasn’t in two decades, and a lot of people are going to be caught off guard by what that means for the “safe”…

Jackson Hole is Warsh’s chance to win over his Fed colleagues — and investors

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has yet to earn the trust of his central-bank colleagues or financial-market participants who remain wary of his…

Second straight rate hike for Asia’s number-three economy as Nvidia-led AI expansion continues

The Bank of Korea tightened monetary policy by 25 basis points to 3% Thursday while simultaneously raising growth forecasts. Asia’s third-largest economy is…

Second straight interest-rate hike for Asia’s No. 3 economy as Nvidia-led AI expansion continues

The Bank of Korea tightened monetary policy by 25 basis points to 3% Thursday while simultaneously raising growth forecasts. Asia’s third-largest economy is…

U.S. inflation rises in July and stays well above Fed’s target

The main inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates rose at a slightly elevated rate in July, leaving it an open question as to…

U.S. inflation rises again and stays well above Fed’s target. Rate hike might be in play.

The main inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates rose at an elevated rate in July, potentially pushing the Federal Reserve…

Fed minutes reveal growing support for rate hikes

The minutes make clear that Federal Reserve officials remained divided over the inflation outlook.

The Fed minutes are coming —and they’re more crucial now as Warsh limits his communication

Investors are starved for information in a new world of “terse” communication from the central bank.

U.S. 30-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007 amid global bond sell-off

Concerns about inflation and more debt supply is hitting the fixed income sector.

Why Goldman Sachs thinks the Fed won’t be hiking interest rates in September

Goldman expects that the Fed will stand pat — barring any dramatic data.

U.S. stock futures little changed as investors ponder the Fed’s next move

U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday after a quiet week on Wall Street, as investors await hints from the Fed concerning the outlook for…

Meta dodges ‘Big Tobacco’ nightmare with $18 billion settlement in child-safety lawsuit

The social-media giant’s agreement with state officials removes a cloud that was hanging over its stock, analysts say.

Here’s how the private-listing war between Zillow and Compass could cost home buyers and sellers

Real-estate giants Compass and Zillow are battling over control of home listings. Consumer advocates and industry experts warn that buyers and sellers could…

Oil prices extend slide as Iran and Oman eye temporary Hormuz deal

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s October contracts declined by almost 7% and 9% in five days, respectively.

Oil prices decline as investors brush aside Bessent’s ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s contracts for October delivery both declined by about 3%.

Ford’s $3 billion Canadian bet is getting caught in trade-war crosshairs

While certain U.S. sectors are facing headwinds from the new tariffs on Canadian goods, analysts have said the broad economic effects of the new 50% U.S…

Ford’s $3 billion Canadian gamble is getting caught in trade-war crosshairs

While certain U.S. sectors are facing headwinds from the new tariffs on Canadian goods, analysts have said the broad economic effects of the new 50% U.S…

Global oil prices above $90 a barrel ahead of Bessent’s ‘economic D-Day’ announcement on Iran

What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran’s biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing pushes back.

Oil trades lower even as Bessent promises ‘economic D-Day’ announcement on Iran

One key is how any new U.S. sanctions might affect China, the No. 1 buyer of Iranian crude oil.

This market shift resembles the post–World War II era — and bond yields have room to go higher, says Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley recommends quality stocks with large market capitalizations, adopters of artificial intelligence and the S&P 500.

The post-World War II market shift is here — and bond yields could have higher to go, says Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley recommends quality stocks with large market capitalizations, adopters of artificial intelligence and the S&P 500.

Bond jitters, AI demand and tariff threats. Inside the new darling of the hard-asset trade: copper.

Copper just hit a fresh record, while one ETF tracking the metal is up nearly 20% in August and on pace for its best month on record.

Fed’s Lisa Cook denies committing mortgage fraud, says Trump has no grounds to remove her from office

Cook’s lawyer says she made an inadvertent error listing her apartment in Atlanta as a primary residence

U.S.-Canada trade war threatens to worsen inflation for both economies. Neither can afford it.

An actual trade war with Canada would undoubtably hurt the smaller neighbor to the north, economists say, but the U.S. wouldn’t escape entirely unscathed.

Trump’s trade war with Canada could lead the U.S. back to quantitative easing

That’s good for gold, stocks and long bonds. Eventually.

Bessent’s sweeping sanctions against Iran send oil prices to their biggest drop in 3 weeks, while fueling hopes of de-escalation

What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran’s biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing pushes back.

Trump’s Canada trade war could lead the U.S. back to quantitative easing

That’s good for gold, stocks and long bonds. Eventually.

Oil prices pull back as Bessent launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ against Iran but holds off on new secondary sanctions

What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran’s biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing pushes back.

Trump suggested states should fund Medicare — which would weaken the program and put Americans at risk

A state-based financing system would introduce a new layer of uncertainty

U.S. automakers and home builders are among the big losers as Trump launches a trade war against Canada

While certain U.S. sectors are facing headwinds from the new tariffs on Canadian goods, analysts have said the broad economic effects of the new 50% U.S…

Trump, Vance and Bessent try to calm the bond market with ‘alternative facts’

Maybe this stuff works on TV or on the stump. But it doesn’t work on Wall Street, where people can count.

Stock futures flat as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war

U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, as it appeared the U.S. was on the verge of an all-out trade war with Canada, one of its biggest…

Trump calls for passage of a key cryptocurrency bill as it falters in the Senate: ‘We need Congress to take the next step’

The Clarity Act is running into resistance because it doesn’t limit the president’s lucrative crypto ventures.

‘Trump accounts’ won’t help solve Americans’ savings problems. Here’s a better way.

Universal savings accounts are the solution.

Trump holds off on new 50% tariffs for Canadian goods

Here’s what’s going on with the Trump administration’s plan for new tariffs for some Canadian goods.

Jimmy Kimmel infuriated Trump. Now Disney is suing the FCC over what it calls a ‘retaliatory campaign.’

Disney says the Trump administration “has attacked ABC’s speech — the stories its journalists report and the viewpoints its network programs air.”

A new set of Trump tariffs for Canada could take effect Wednesday. Here’s what’s at stake.

New 50% import taxes could hit liquor, hockey gear and wood products like particle board.

SpaceX’s $100 billion spaceport plan has investors asking where all the money is coming from

The company will need to raise a lot of debt in order to fund its ambitions, according to an analyst.

A new tax on these companies would help Washington shrink the deficit

This month, the U.S. Treasury Department made two ominous announcements: that it will no longer require shell companies to identify who owns them, and that the…

Is my wealth manager’s fee too high? I’m paying 1.2%, but he’s not doing much.

“He doesn’t seem to be protecting me from market downturns.”

Salesforce’s stock rockets 20% and gives the software sector a major lift

Salesforce’s earnings showed that AI isn’t killing traditional software, and that the operators of major AI models are willing to strike partnerships with…

How Foot Locker went from a sneakerhead destination to a store struggling to get rid of old shoes

Dick’s Sporting Goods has faced challenges fixing Foot Locker since acquiring it last year. Some skeptics are asking: “Why buy it in the first place?”

Copper’s record run is sending three clear messages about the state of financial markets today

Copper just hit a fresh record, while one ETF tracking the metal is up nearly 20% in August and on pace for its best month on record.

Is Nvidia heading for $1 trillion in annual revenue? One analyst now thinks that’s possible.

Nvidia’s stock is moving higher after earnings.

Salesforce sparks a software-stock rally — and pushes back on AI doomsday fears

Salesforce’s earnings showed that AI isn’t killing traditional software, and that the operators of major AI models are willing to strike partnerships with…

CrowdStrike’s stock has jumped after record-breaking earnings. Wall Street is lapping it up.

A number of Wall Street banks, including Jefferies, raised their price targets for the cybersecurity’s stock following its record-breaking results.

Salesforce stock is jumping. What Wall Street is saying about its earnings and its Anthropic relationship.

Shares in the software company climbed in premarket trading. Citigroup and Jefferies both lifted their price targets for the stock.

2 charts show why beaten-down Treasury bonds may be due for an epic rebound rally

The mounting U.S. debt is an intractable problem. A quick look at the numbers shows how interest payments are set to snowball, but short-term relief could be…

Why these analysts say bitcoin will double by next year — and could reach $500,000 at the end of the decade

Bitcoin has had a revival lately. Bernstein analysts think the cryptocurrency is headed for a new high of $300,000 by 2029.

Nvidia stock is climbing after another set of blockbuster results. Here’s what Wall Street is saying.

Shares of Nvidia rose in premarket trading on Thursday. Goldman Sachs and Citigroup raised their price targets for the stock.

My mother, 91, has dementia. Every bank says I need her signature to unlock her $100,000 stock certificate. What can I do?

“These shares are the only assets in her estate without designated beneficiaries.”

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk downgraded to sell after 70% stock-price dive from peak

While Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk has fallen on tough times, Wall Street analysts have still been reluctant to advise investors to sell the stock, until…

What to know about Hugging Face, the open-source AI startup reportedly catching Nvidia’s eye

New reports outline deal talks between the two companies as open-source AI technology comes more into focus.

CrowdStrike’s stock soars after AI fuels the cybersecurity company’s ‘best quarter in history’

Shares of CrowdStrike Holdings were roaring after the cybersecurity company revealed a record-breaking quarter, one partially boosted by fears about the power…

Salesforce’s stock gets an Anthropic boost — and more highlights from earnings

Salesforce cleared Wall Street’s second-quarter expectations and deepened its ties with AI lab Anthropic.

CrowdStrike’s stock soars after AI fuels the cybersecurity company’s ‘best quarter’ ever

“Every enterprise will run on AI, and securing it is the largest market opportunity in our history,” CEO George Kurtz says.

Salesforce’s stock surges as AI momentums fuel revenue growth

Salesforce cleared Wall Street’s second-quarter expectations and deepened its ties with AI lab Anthropic.

Salesforce’s stock surges as AI momentum fuels revenue growth

Salesforce cleared Wall Street’s second-quarter expectations and deepened its ties with AI lab Anthropic.

I just had my first baby and don’t want to go back to work. Is quitting for a year a bad idea?

“I really don’t want to miss my baby’s first year.”

5 affordable cities to retire in the U.S. right now

You don’t have to leave the country to find an affordable place that matches your retirement vision.

I need to get out of my job, but I’ve signed a noncompete. Can I still leave for a competitor?

“I’ve been unhappy for a while.”

Two-thirds of parents are failing at this vital safety measure for their children

Here’s why most parents balk at this legal task.

The U.S. economy is better than it looks — but it might be due for a slowdown

Consumer spending soared in the second quarter. A repeat is unlikely.

The ugly math on interest expenses, yields and the $40 trillion U.S. national debt

“The interest payments are starting to snowball,” said Joe Boyle at Hartford Funds.

Meta’s stock rises after child-safety settlement — and looks poised to head even higher from here

The company’s agreement with state officials removes a cloud that was hanging over the stock, an analyst says.

Bill Gates issues a stark warning about AI — and Americans increasingly share his concerns

The Microsoft co-founder is urging technology leaders and government officials to better acknowledge the risks AI poses to jobs and human connections.

China is collecting on old debts but won’t pay its own

China’s leaders are working to recoup hundreds of billions of dollars worth of unpaid taxes. At the same time, the country is defaulting on a significant…

12 stocks for ‘bottom-fishing’ investors looking for cheap growth opportunities

Companies with stocks near 52-week lows that analysts expect to roar back include Dick’s Sporting Goods, McDonald’s and L3Harris.

Your portfolio can recover from a bear market, but can it survive you living to 110?

A longer life may be the biggest risk to retirement plans

Meta’s stock gives up gains as Wall Street digests settlement in social-media addiction trial

The social-media giant agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion as part of the settlement.

Consumer spending sees the smallest increase in seven months. Is the economy getting weaker?

Consumer spending rose in July at the slowest pace in seven months, suggesting the U.S. economy lost a little steam after the end of the 2026 Word Cup and…

It now takes over 40 years for homeowners to break even after buying a house in these areas

In some housing markets, renting and investing can build wealth faster than buying a house.

Home prices in Chicago have jumped more over the past year than in any other U.S. city

Nationally, home prices are rising at a slow pace as housing inventory remains relatively low. But some markets, particularly in the Midwest, are seeing big…

Meta’s stock rises as the company settles in social-media addiction trial

The social-media giant agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion as part of the settlement.

S&P 500 is expected to reach fresh highs this year — but Barclays warns of risks

Strategists at the bank warn of rising macroeconomic volatility, capital-supply concerns related to artificial intelligence and uncertainty over the U.S…

Consumer spending posts smallest increase in 14 months. Is the economy getting weaker?

Americans spend less on gas, new cars and recreational vehicles

The renter generation: Young Americans, shut out of homeownership, brace to rent forever

People once believed if they worked hard, they could become homeowners, but ‘we’re coming to terms with the fact that perhaps most won’t. And that’s the new…

Wall Street’s biggest optimist says ‘I wouldn’t jump into the AI trade right now’

Ed Yardeni, who has been called the most bullish person on Wall Street, says he hasn’t been bullish enough on the stock market.

I’m 56 with $1.4 million and want to retire in 5 years. Do I move to California, New York or overseas?

“How do I prepare for market drops or crashes just before or after retirement?”

Wall Street’s massive bet against long-term bonds is a recipe for a painful bearish unwind, says Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities’ strategist Frank Flight says a bet that appears to be one-sided against long-term bonds could be setting up for a painful unwind.

There’s so much betting against long-term bonds that a turnaround could catch investors off guard, says Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities’ strategist Frank Flight says a bet that appears to be one-sided against long-term bonds could be setting up for a painful unwind.

Does a 2% beneficiary inherit 100% if the 98% beneficiary dies in a car accident? Asking for a friend.

“I’m curious what would happen if the account owner were to die suddenly at the same time as the 98% beneficiary.”

Two-thirds of parents don’t have this vital document they need in case of emergency

Here’s why most parents balk at this legal task.

Customers are fleeing TurboTax over price, and Intuit’s stock is sliding

Cost-conscious customers giving up on TurboTax sent Intuit shares sliding in early Wednesday trade.

‘The relationship quickly deteriorated’: My friend’s lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do?

“His former lawyer is now holding the settlement funds, maintaining that he is entitled to attorney’s fees.”

Japan got caught in the tech selloff. Now it’s time to buy the dip, says strategist.

A research firm says there are cyclical, fundamental and technical reason to buy Japanese stocks.

SAP stock slumps as UBS downgrades stock on ‘slow’ move into AI

SAP stock slumped on Wednesday, making it the worst-performing large-cap European stock, after a UBS analyst criticized the German database giant’s slow…

The S&P 500 has three hurdles to clear before a move to 8,000, says this strategist

If the market can safely negotiate this week’s three major clearing events, the S&P 500 benchmark should rally toward the 7,900 to 8,000 level, one closely…

Callaway Golf’s apology for ad showing woman being shoved to the ground exposes a major industry blind spot

The viral ad shows a male golfer pushing a female golfer to the ground. Since 2019, women and girls made up nearly 60% of net golfer growth.

Tax tips for TikTok stars, after judge says influencer can’t write off his Grammy tickets

Options traders are betting on the quietest Nvidia earnings reaction in years. It could be an opportunity for AI bulls.

Nvidia’s quarterly earnings announcement has been a major stock-market event ever since the AI boom began in earnest with the introduction of ChatGPT in late…

Has AI gotten any better at stock picking?

Beating the market is difficult, even with AI’s help.

This chart shows exactly why investors should worry about rising yields — even if they don’t own any bonds

Strong earnings growth over the past few quarters has helped lift U.S. stocks into record territory. Now, rising Treasury yields are threatening to temporarily…

SpaceX to build Musk’s vision for a spaceport that until now ‘only existed in science fiction’

SpaceX says it will invest $100 billion to launch thousands of rockets from “Starbase, Louisiana,” with construction set to start in 2027.

Why AMD can beat rivals Intel and Nvidia in the market for data-center CPUs

The chip maker is strongly positioned to gain share in the market for data-center CPUs and to see profit from revenue, a Raymond James analyst says.

Here’s where it takes new homeowners almost 40 to 50 years to break even on buying a house

In some markets, renting and investing can build wealth faster than buying a house.

This driverless-truck company could be a ‘long-term winner’ in a market Tesla plans to enter soon

Kodiak AI logged more than 40,000 paid driverless hours through the second quarter and is pushing to offer driverless highway operations by the end of 2026.

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ epic drop hits other footwear giants, as shoppers sour on retro sneakers

Shares of the sporting-goods retailer suffering a record selloff as profit and sales missed expectations and the full-year outlook was slashed.

‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?

Are older Americans spoiling the economy for everyone else?

How to get seniors to spend $12 trillion in home equity.

5 cheap U.S. cities to retire in — if you can deal with this one thing

You don’t have to leave the country to find an affordable place that matches your retirement vision.

These growth stocks are still cheap, despite the S&P 500 being near a record high price-to-sales valuation

These are three of the 11 stocks among the S&P 500 that passed a screen, trading below their long-term average price/sales ratios, with estimates for very…

Home prices in Chicago have risen the most in the U.S. over the past year

Nationally, home prices are rising at a slow pace as housing inventory remains relatively low. But some markets, particularly in the Midwest, are seeing big…

Home prices in Chicago have risen more than in any other U.S. city over the past year

Nationally, home prices are rising at a slow pace as housing inventory remains relatively low. But some markets, particularly in the Midwest, are seeing big…

Why Meta’s stock could see a 50% rally, thanks to an overlooked AI wild card

An ongoing shortage of compute could provide Meta with the opportunity to sell its capacity for a big premium.

What Nvidia says on Wednesday to address concerns about its competitiveness could be key for the stock

The company’s commentary on its competitiveness, business agreements and memory will be key to the stock, a J.P. Morgan analyst says.

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ stock is having its worst day ever, as sneakers aren’t selling without deeper discounts

Shares of the sporting-goods retailer suffering a record selloff as profit and sales missed expectations and the full-year outlook was slashed.

You don’t have to be rich to start investing. Here’s a simple way to begin.

You don’t need to be fluent in market jargon or have thousands of dollars stashed away to get started.

This has been one of the most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home in for more than 134 years

Home prices in America have changed dramatically over the last century — but the Midwest has remained a bastion of affordability through it all.

Yes, the government can take your home after a Medicaid recipient dies. Here’s how to protect yourself.

If you don’t defend against Medicaid estate recovery, states are required to go looking for reimbursement, and real estate is often the only asset left.

Major Alibaba figures make purchases as Chinese giant sells $10 billion of stock

Major Alibaba shareholders have made big share purchases ahead of vital secondary market offering

Why hire a warehouse worker for $30 per hour when a robot costs $10? JPMorgan expects booming humanoid demand.

The U.S. manufacturing industry will turn to robots to fill open jobs, according to JPMorgan research.

The debt-fueled AI build-out may already be too big to fail

The Federal Reserve’s pandemic corporate credit facilities have capped downside risks and remain part of its tool kit, says BofA Global

Stick with value stocks until everyone is talking about them — and they are still under the radar, this Wall Street firm says.

BofA says investors continue to overlook value stocks, which work particularly well in a new era of higher interest rates and inflation.

One Wall Street measure of market fragility just hit its highest possible level. The last time it did, volatility spiked.

The market turbulence indicator hit 1 on Aug. 19 for the first time since December 2024 following the presidential election.

He once mentored Scott Bessent. Now Stanley Druckenmiller is criticizing the treasury secretary.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent maneuvers in the bond market have come in for some searing criticism from illustrious investor Stanley Druckenmiller…

Am I too old for Roth conversions? I’m 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.

Bitcoin has beaten stocks and gold over six months. Now it’s crossed the $80,000 mark.

Bitcoin was hovering around the $80,000 level Tuesday after the cryptocurrency surged last week on the Treasury Department’s plans to double its buy back of…

Investors poured into Canadian ETFs right before trade talks broke down

Investors misread the mood music on U.S.-Canadian talks, in a big way.

Visa and Mastercard shares hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer

Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy.

Visa and Mastercard stocks hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer

Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy.

Bitcoin has beaten stocks and gold over six months. Now it’s closing in on $80,000.

Bitcoin was rising Monday near the $80,000 level that it last touched in May, after the cryptocurrency surged last week on the Treasury Department’s plans to…

SpaceX plans to put Nvidia-powered AI satellites in orbit next year

Elon Musk’s company now plans to launch orbital data centers by the end of next year.

Here’s how overvalued the stock market really is

Valuations today are so stretched that it may not take much more straw to break the camel’s back.

Dell’s stock is up 235% this year — and earnings could propel it even higher, analysts say

The company faces a high bar heading into its upcoming report, but analysts think it can still exceed expectations.

Bessent tapping Treasury’s rainy-day fund for buybacks isn’t a ‘bazooka’ to get markets to move his way

Bessent’s move “does not change anything. It just reduces the cash that Treasury has on deposit,” one analyst says.

Make these 7 money moves before taking out a private student loan

After the federal government put new limits on certain types of student-loan borrowing this summer, lending experts expect more students to turn to private…

‘There is considerable tension’: My grandmother, 99, wants to cut my mother out of her will. Should I intervene?

It’s time to bet big on Nvidia’s stock, says this analyst who thinks the market has it all wrong

Nvidia’s controversial financial plays could actually keep the company on top, according to this analysis.

This has been one of the most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home for more than 134 years

Home prices in America have changed dramatically over the last century — but the Midwest has remained a bastion of affordability through it all.

Temu owner’s shares rise as results beat estimates despite tumbling profits

PDD Holdings reported a 12% decline in net profits in the three months ended June 30, surpassing Wall Street consensus.

They’re the highest they’ve been in years but are bonds cheap enough to buy here? Two strategists disagree

Bond yields are driven by the market’s estimate of the average federal funds rate over the next 10 years, plus some compensation for the risks associated with…

Think Medicare Advantage provides better care for chronic conditions? A new study suggests otherwise.

Medicare Advantage enrollees with diabetes aren’t healthier than Americans on traditional Medicare — despite the grocery and gym perks.

Here are two trades to make ahead of a critical week for markets as Nvidia results and Jackson Hole loom.

There’s a way to play more interest rate angst or an Nvidia inspired tech bounce says Evercore ISI

5 things to know about the Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Shein ahead of its IPO

The fast-fashion giant is aiming to list shares in Hong Kong on Sept. 1. It’s been trying to go public for four years.

‘My main goal is to help people’: I’m single, 74, with $10 million burning a hole in my pocket. What should I do?

My father-in-law passed away, leaving a house with tenants. Do I evict them?

Alibaba shares tumble as investors question whether AI spending splurge is justified

The market’s negative reaction to Alibaba’s announcement of a major share issue illustrates a broader skepticism among global investors about the eventual…

Samsung Electronics stock had its worst day in three weeks, and the other memory stocks are lower as well

der return plan, souring the mood for other memory-chip making rivals.

There are six stocks that hedge funds and mutual funds are both overweight — and SpaceX is one

SpaceX, trading at 93 times next year’s estimated earnings, seems hardly the stock to unite both short-term-focused hedge-fund managers and more…

‘We are committed Christians’: Our son and daughter-in-law cut us off over politics. Should we change our $3 million will?

‘The estrangement isn’t about politics’: My daughter hasn’t spoken to me for 4 years. Do I leave her a monthly annuity?

‘She looked into COBRA’: My friend was laid off and lost her health insurance. How can she find affordable coverage?

Nvidia is the beating heart of the AI boom and the stock market — which sets up a big test

Nvidia is due to report earnings on Wednesday, and “a very broad universe of companies” is tied to the themes that the chip giant represents.

The Treasury’s bond-market intervention isn’t working. So what comes next?

You can’t just sweep $40 trillion in U.S. national debt under a rug and forget about it — or so the bond market appears to be telling Treasury Secretary Scott…

I’m turning 70. Here’s how I’m making this decade the richest of my retirement.

Tweaking my finances, work and life as I go from the “go-go” years to the “slow-go” years.

Retirees: This investment gives you a guaranteed 5% safe withdrawal rate

TIPS yields are at or close to 20-year highs.

The chip-stock rally hits a speed bump — but these analysts see reason to be hopeful

Previous instances of short-term pressure on semiconductor stocks opened up opportunities for investors who bought the dip, according to one analyst.

Test driving that drone or just renting? Why the Chinese government needs to know.

Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It’s a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing’s…

China wants its consumers to spend more. Its young people would rather rent.

Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It’s a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing’s…

A $420 camera for $10: China’s young consumers would rather rent than buy. Beijing has a problem.

Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It’s a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing’s…

ServiceNow’s stock leads a software rally. Here’s what’s energizing investors.

There’s growing confidence in the idea that traditional software companies will be able to withstand AI disruption.

Marvell’s stock pops on news of Google chip deal — and Broadcom’s falls

Google will also get the option to purchase about $12 billion worth of Marvell’s stock.

How Treasury market’s newfound calm could break down in September

A brutal summer stretch for the U.S. Treasury market risks getting worse come September, right as many of the world’s largest companies plan to unleash a new…

Why the Treasury market’s newfound calm could break down in September

A brutal summer stretch for the U.S. Treasury market risks getting worse come September, right as many of the world’s largest companies plan to unleash a new…

‘I brought my Super Bowl ring to the open houses’: Seahawks player shares story of getting his real-estate license

Montorie Foster Jr. of the Seattle Seahawks got his real-estate license before becoming a Super Bowl champion.

The national debt just hit $40 trillion. Here’s how it can hurt Americans.

A research group looked at the consequences for a student financing college, a family buying a home and a Social Security recipient.

Moderna’s experimental vaccine prevents cancer recurrence, in ‘historic’ win for personalized medicine. Its stock soared.

The candidate is a combination of an mRNA therapeutic vaccine and Merck’s cancer drug Keytruda.

You can now Venmo your kid’s college tuition. But should you?

Some universities will begin accepting the nontraditional payment method as consumers seek flexible spending options.

Moderna’s cancer-vaccine breakthrough drives broad biopharma stock rally

The biopharmaceutical sector has struggled with a prolonged downturn in recent years but has been on an upswing of late.

Gen Z used to embrace AI. Now most young adults fear it will steal their jobs.

As new college grads face elevated rates of unemployment, concern about AI’s impact on jobs is spiking among young Americans.

Want to bet on the bond rally? Check out these overlooked funds.

The Treasury just sparked a bond-market rally. Here is why it may not last.

Treasury-market reprieve could be fleeting with deluge of corporate-bond issuance due in September

“From a bond investors perspective, the bottom line is about where you put your money to work,” says Henry Song, portfolio manager at Diamond Hill

Five reasons we’re headed for a 10% stock-market correction — or worse

Summer is winding down, and “spooky season” will soon be upon us. That’s just one cause for investor wariness.

Apple’s stock could be the savviest buy within Big Tech, according to this analysis

While other “Magnificent Seven” companies spend big on AI, Apple’s more conservative strategy has turned the stock into a valuable portfolio hedge against…

9 stocks to ride the industrial sector’s blazing rally

Industrial stocks have gotten expensive, but here are some with the most attractive growth prospects.

I want to be a snowbird, but I’m not sure my $2 million nest egg can sustain two homes

It’s not the purchase price that’s the biggest obstacle, but rather the continuing costs.

Stocks, bonds and gold rally after Treasury indicates it will buy more government bonds to stop yields from surging

The Treasury Department said Wednesday that it will more than double the size of government-debt buybacks, sending yields sharply lower and stocks higher at…

Berkshire Hathaway bet big on the U.S. housing market. You probably shouldn’t follow suit.

Home-builder stocks are cheap, but it’s not easy to time a rebound in the depressed housing market.

Moderna’s experimental vaccine prevents cancer recurrence, in ‘historic’ win for personalized medicine. Its stock is soaring.

The candidate is a combination of an mRNA therapeutic vaccine and Merck’s cancer drug Keytruda.

Pressure on bonds abates as Treasury announces buybacks. What may come next.

The Treasury Department said Wednesday that it will more than double the size of government-debt buybacks, sending yields sharply lower and stocks higher at…

I hold my mother-in-law’s power of attorney. I’m also her executor and trustee. Do I have ultimate authority?

“There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands.”

I’m leaving my grandkids money — but they must pass financial-literacy classes to get it. Is that fair?

“I do believe very much in delayed gratification.”

Marvell’s stock soars on news of Google chip deal — and Broadcom’s falls

Google will also get the option to purchase about $12 billion worth of Marvell’s stock.

SK Hynix suggests its stock is too cheap as it embarks on $29 billion buyback

Following a sharp selloff in recent months, the South Korean memory-chip company says current share prices don’t reflect the business’s “intrinsic value.”

Moderna’s stock doubles on promising cancer-vaccine results

The vaccine candidate pairs an mRNA therapy with the cancer drug Keytruda.

Should you Venmo your tuition? Here’s what to know as colleges add new payment options.

Some universities will begin accepting the nontraditional payment method as consumers seek flexible spending options.

The bond selloff is rattling investors, but here’s why they shouldn’t expect a deeper stock downturn

Fundstrat’s Mark Newton says it’s not time to panic about surging bond yields driving a deeper stock rout. He offers technical evidence to back his case.

Target’s grocery overhaul is helping it win back customers

The retailer has added more snacks and changed up its presentation as it tries to become a destination for food purchases.

Chinese robotic company’s stock soars over 600% in trading debut

Unitree is first humanoid robot firm to list in mainland China

I’m my mother-in-law’s power of attorney, executor and trustee. Do I hold all the power?

“There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands.”

We’re in our 50s and have $1.5 million in traditional 401(k)s. Is it too early to start Roth conversions?

“The last adviser we worked with lost a significant portion of our portfolio.”

The palatial Beverly Hills home that Paris Hilton rented is back on the market for a whopping $169,000 a month

The mansion that heiress Paris Hilton and her husband, Carter Reum, rented before buying their own $63 million estate nearby has returned to the market with a…

My male co-workers with kids expect me to pick up their slack because I don’t have children. Do I push back?

“They are always telling me how much harder their life is because they have kids.”

Cerebras’s stock has been a post-IPO bust. Its comeback hinges on this new chip.

Cerebras is betting that its specialized chips will outpace traditional graphics processing units as AI agents become more widespread.

‘This is very stressful’: My son’s roof was damaged in a storm, but his insurance won’t pay. Can he fight this?

“They’re saying the roof now needs to be completely replaced.”

Meta is facing its ‘Big Tobacco’ moment — and investors can profit

Even a loss in the landmark youth-safety trial would do little to hurt Mark Zuckerberg’s empire.

Hidden Valley Ranch dressing may be a victim of this summer’s salad scare

As the cyclospora outbreak has made consumers more cautious about salad purchases, one analyst points to sales declines for Clorox’s Hidden Valley brand.

After an Alzheimer’s diagnosis it’s not to late to get your finances in order

Careful planning in the early stages of memory loss can prevent financial and estate-planning headaches later.

Here’s a ‘ridiculously cheap’ way to protect yourself against a stock-market selloff

Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ is signaling the all-clear, despite myriad looming risks.

My co-workers complain about minor things and make every meeting miserable. How should I deal with them?

“They work from home, make six figures, have a good work-life balance and can take breaks pretty much whenever they want.”

America’s growing debt pile will be the big focus Wednesday as global bond rout deepens

How much will the U.S. need to pay to convince the world to keep lending it money?

Mortgage rates could move even higher — dealing a fresh blow to home buyers

Mortgage rates rose slightly due to a deepening bond-market selloff.

The national debt is about to hit $40 trillion. Here’s how it can hurt Americans.

A research group looked at the consequences for a student financing college, a family buying a home and a Social Security recipient.

Here’s the case for Nvidia’s stock to climb 55% from here, according to BofA

An analyst is looking past financing risks and noting that Nvidia could appeal to investors through its enhanced share buybacks.

Soon you can buy Medicare Advantage plans at Costco. What you need to know.

The warehouse club becomes the latest consumer brand to offer health insurance.

Wall Street wants to turn sports betting into ETFs. Critics call it dangerous ‘nonsense.’

The convergence of investing, trading and sports betting may be getting a major shot in the arm — or shot on goal — starting with 32 new exchange-traded funds.

AI chip stocks were riding high. Here’s why Micron and others are now pulling back.

Analysts note high expectations, concerns about elevated Treasury yields and a potential letdown surrounding Anthropic’s financial progress,

Can you get a piece of State Farm’s $5 billion cash-back dividend? Here’s how to check.

If your car was insured by State Farm in 2025, you’re in luck: You likely qualify for a dividend payment from the insurance giant.

Gambling is everywhere. How do financial advisers keep clients from going overboard?

Financial advisers tell us how they handle clients who love to gamble

Is SpaceX an AI play or a space stock? Two months after the IPO, investors still can’t decide.

Shares don’t trade like the “Big Tech” stocks, and their correlation to the space sector is “mixed,” according to a new analysis.

6% Treasury yields are the biggest risk facing stocks right now. Here’s why.

A global bond-market rout was starting to put some pressure on stocks on Tuesday, as major U.S. indexes headed for a third-straight session in the red.

‘This is very stressful’: My son’s roof was damaged in a storm, but his insurance won’t pay. How can he fight this?

“They’re saying the roof now needs to be completely replaced.”

U.S. investors have been buying stocks all month and are now sitting on profits. Here’s what might make them sell.

Given investors are sitting on unrealised gains and there are few short positions still open, the markets are more vulnerable to a downturn in economic…

‘We are committed Christians’: Our son and daughter-in-law cut us out of their lives after a political argument. Should we change our $3 million will?

“We are hurt and confused, but we have also tried to respect the boundaries they have established.”

I used a human travel agent instead of AI — and cut $2,000 off the price of my European vacation

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Why it’s better to buy stocks at record highs than wait for the next crash

Record highs are what bull markets do. If you wait for a 20% drop, you could still pay more than what you’d pay now.

How to manage estate planning after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Careful planning in the early stages of memory loss can prevent financial and estate-planning headaches later.

Disney sues FCC over broadcast-license threat

Disney says the Trump administration “has attacked ABC’s speech — the stories its journalists report and the viewpoints its network programs air.”

How do I deal with co-workers who constantly complain about the dumbest problems?

“They work from home, make six figures, have a good work-life balance and can take breaks pretty much whenever they want.”

Home Depot revenue rises even as customers turn away from bigger projects

The home improvement retailer beat Wall Street estimates in its second quarter as its customers continued to take up smaller projects.

Fund manager have rarely been this bullish about stocks, says Bank of America survey

Higher interest rates, a global slowdown, political instability and AI capex are just four things about which investors aren’t especially troubled in late…

The TI-84 has ruled math classes for decades. Can cheaper calculators gain ground?

SAT and AP tests now offer free digital graphing options for students, but it’s harder than it seems for school districts to look beyond Texas Instruments.

Stocks keep shrugging off rising Treasury yields. Here’s the level that could finally trigger a selloff.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury yield continues to climb, but our call of the day from Strategas says that ascent will be much higher before stocks start to…

‘This is very stressful’: My son’s insurance company won’t pay for his damaged roof. How can he fight this?

“They’re saying the roof now needs to be completely replaced.”

Financial advisers tell us how they handle clients who love to gamble

Gambling is everywhere — and so easy. How do financial advisers keep clients in check?

‘We are hurt’: Our son and daughter-in-law cut off contact with us over politics. Should we change our $3 million will?

“We are conservative politically and committed Christians, while they hold very different beliefs.”

Usher’s art-packed Atlanta mansion also has a hookah lounge and a barbershop

Usher is back with a bang — and a splash of controversy — after embarking on a new tour with fellow performer Chris Brown, the latest in a long line of…

Chris Pratt’s Pacific Palisades home returns to the market for just under $20 million

“Jurassic World” star Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, have returned their troubled Los Angeles mansion to the market for the fifth time in…

Why this popular Treasury bond ETF is trading at its lowest since 2004

One of the most heavily-traded ETFs tracking performance in the U.S. Treasury market has just fallen to its lowest level in over 20 years.

Why this popular Treasury-bond ETF is trading at its lowest since 2004

One of the most heavily-traded ETFs tracking performance in the U.S. Treasury market has just fallen to its lowest level in over 20 years.

There’s a 49% chance the Dow will finish this year up double digits. Here’s why.

We’ve seen three years in a row of double-digit gains. Will there be a fourth?

The number of ‘negative-beta’ stocks in the S&P 500 just hit a new record high. What that means for investors.

Here’s another factoid that should get the AI bears excited: Stocks in the S&P 500 are increasingly trading in opposite directions on a given day. That means…

Micron, Sandisk and other chip stocks climb as investors get more confident about AI spending

AI companies are seeing improved financial performance, according to reports, and memory-chip companies may be able to better fend off Chinese competition with…

Why it pays to stay invested: No amount of bad news could stop the stock market’s strongest run in more than 25 years

Bull markets climb a wall of worry, as the old saying goes. The past six years have tested just how high that wall can get.

SpaceX’s stock is rising, and that’s a good sign for Nvidia and Google

Some big names saw sizable paper gains on their SpaceX stakes when the stock went public, but trading has been volatile since then.

Here’s how Amazon’s stock could nearly double by the end of next year, according to Morgan Stanley

Amazon is very far from its goal of achieving $1 trillion in cloud revenue, but it could deliver handsome returns for investors as it pursues that target, an…

Investor dubbed the ‘AI stock god’ had 56% of his hedge fund invested in these two stocks before the July blow-up

At the end of the first half of 2026, on the cusp of a major correction in the sector, more than three quarters of the Situational Awareness fund was betting…

Apple’s stock could rise 30% if it strikes an Nvidia deal for AI, this analyst says

A Rothschild analyst suggests Apple could improve upon its ‘subpar’ AI efforts by deploying Nvidia’s open-source models.

Micron, Sandisk and other chip stocks climb as investors are more confident about AI spending

AI companies are seeing improved financial performance, according to reports, and memory-chip companies may be able to better fend off Chinese competition with…

Most investors are making the same costly mistake — and it has nothing to do with picking the wrong stocks

Studies showing younger investors believe gambling is a reasonable path to wealth creation, and not all that different from investing, “concerns me deeply,”…

Prediction markets see a divided government after midterm elections. Here’s how you should trade, Citi says.

The odds on Polymarket of a sweep by the Democratic Party in November have risen to 48%, and Citigroup sees a potential rally in bonds.

Stanley Druckenmiller ditched these chip plays before the selloff. Here’s how he’s playing the tech sector now.

The closely followed investor has beefed up some technology holdings in the second quarter.

The stock market is driving the economy in one major way

The wealth effect of higher equity prices has enabled U.S. consumers to continue spending even when changes in disposable income suggested recessions might be…

Getting diagnosed with dementia isn’t the end. It’s a time to take financial action.

Careful planning in the early stages of memory loss can prevent financial and estate-planning headaches later.

The Mediterranean diet is the best one out there. Here’s why Americans struggle with it.

It’s not just about eating well. It’s about cooking at home and sharing those meals with friends and family.

The AI productivity payoff is coming. Here are 20 stocks primed to capture the gains as adoption spreads.

So far investors have been focused on artificial-intelligence infrastructure plays rather than productivity beneficiaries, says Goldman Sachs.

‘I’m running out of time’: I sold my $300,000 rental property at a $75,000 loss. Should I buy another one to avoid taxes?

“My CPA hasn’t gotten back to me.”

Investor dubbed ‘AI stock god’ had 56% of his funds in these two stocks before it blew up

At the end of the first half of 2026, on the cusp of a major correction in the sector, more than three quarters of the Situational Awareness fund was betting…

My son does not work, yet he pays $500 for ACA health insurance. How is that fair?

“I see people who have a lot of money but little or no taxable income who still qualify for subsidies on their health insurance.”

My son does not work, yet pays $500 for Affordable Care Act health insurance. Is that fair?

“I see people who have a lot of money but little or no taxable income who still qualify for ACA Marketplace subsidies.”

Neighbors in rural Texas county are not happy about Elon Musk’s plan to erect world’s largest building

The latest project of trillionaire Elon Musk is a semiconductor factory the size of 1,000 Costco stores, and local residents are concerned about the impact.

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz sells home in Hawaii for $36 million after moving to Florida

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has sold his longtime Hawaii sanctuary for the staggering price of $36 million—just months after he bought a $44 million…

Here’s the real reason oil prices aren’t moving higher

Oil prices are not higher largely because the world does not want as much oil as it used to — and that’s arguably the more troubling story.

The Mediterranean diet is the best out there. Here’s why Americans struggle with it.

It’s not just about eating well. It’s about cooking at home and sharing those meals with friends and family.

Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer

Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.

Think interest rates are high now? These charts offer a different perspective.

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I’m 63, a retired CPA with a $1.2 million 401(k). Do I need to bother with a Roth conversion?

“I don’t expect my marginal tax rate to be materially different in the future.”