Everybody is worried about the “R” word: recession. Nobody likes them. It’s much easier to invest in the stock market when the U.S. economy is expanding because most stocks go up during economic expansions. As the old saying goes, “A rising tide floats all boats.” Unfortunately, when the U.S. economy starts to contract and the
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss reversed course after plans for sweeping tax cuts sparked weeks of market turmoil, firing the finance minister behind the proposal and insisting the government will hew to “fiscal discipline.” “It is clear that parts of our mini-budget went further and faster than markets were expecting,” Truss said at a news
Although, on the surface, everything looks gloomy now for stocks, one point that the bears are forgetting, I would argue, is that we live in an era of unprecedented technological advancement. Never before in the world has there simultaneously been so many new, highly impactful technologies –from artificial intelligence to connected cars to fintech to
I’m going to let you in on a not-so-well-kept secret about hypergrowth stocks to buy. It’s not a great time to consider growth names of any variety, let alone those geared toward extreme speculation. Don’t misread this, as I’m not trying to scare you into one position or the other. Rather, I am merely point
Key Takeaways JPMorgan Chase’s net interest margin came in above analysts’ consensus estimates. Net interest margin is a measure of the difference between the interest banks earn on their assets and the interest they pay out to depositors and other creditors. The bank reported higher-than-expected earnings per share and revenue. Source: Predictions based on analysts’
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Albertsons (ACI) – Albertsons lost 4.1% in the premarket after announcing a merger deal with supermarket rival Kroger (KR). Albertsons surged 11.5% Thursday after sources told CNBC the two sides were in talks to combine. Kroger shares slipped 3%. JPMorgan Chase (JPM) – JPMorgan Chase shares added
Harry Dexter White was the driving force behind the Bretton Woods agreement that spawned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and The World Bank. In his role as a government economist, White became the architect of the modern, postwar world economy and helped the United States become the global power it is today. However, he is
A cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is a purchasing-power protection mechanism provided to all monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits. While a cost-of-living raise for Social Security recipients is technically “mandatory,” it does not mean there will be an actual increase every year: 2016 was one year when there wasn’t a raise, for example. By law,
When it comes to managing your life as a retiree, it almost goes without saying that you’ll need to keep abreast of the yearly Social Security tweaks and adjust your budget accordingly. However, with so much new information to keep track of, it can be easy to forget some of the smaller details, such as
19.62% The median rate of interest across all credit cards in the Investopedia card database for June 2022. The median credit card interest rate for all credit cards in the Investopedia database jumped 12 basis points to 19.74% at the beginning of June over it’s level the previous month, based on average advertised rates across
Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called Medicare Part C, allow you to combine Medicare Parts A and B coverage in one policy. During Medicare Open Enrollment, you have an opportunity to switch to a Medicare Advantage Plan or make changes to an existing plan. For instance, you may want to change from an HMO plan to
Medicare Advantage Plans offer an alternative to Original Medicare. These plans include Medicare Parts A and B coverage, and some also include prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D). Older adults planning to enroll in Medicare Advantage or switch to a new Medicare Advantage should consider using Medicare Star Ratings to help in their decision-making. These
Preston Pysh talks with Sam Callahan about what the BIS, IMF, and World Bank actually do. They cover how these NGOs have become extremely influential organizations that shape economic policy for non-elected central banks around the world. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:35 – What the heck is the Bank of International
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If under-the-radar small-cap stocks are your jam, I’ve got three selections from the S&P SmallCap 600 that might be right up your alley. The small-cap index is down 20.3% year to date. That’s 460 basis points better than the S&P 500 and 130 basis points worse than the S&P Mid Cap 400. Overall, it’s 240
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average gets too much credit as a barometer for the overall stock market. That job belongs to the S&P 500. The Dow’s headline-grabbing swoons and rallies – “Dow Falls 1,200 Points” or “Dow Rallies 1,000 Points!” – pulls readers in. Often, these headlines then get investors to start wondering about the
The topic of Social Security is fraught with misinformation, which can prevent people from enjoying the full monies they are entitled to collect. This article offers clarity on this subject, so individuals may maximize their retirement income and achieve financial security throughout their golden years. Key Takeaways The longer a person waits to collect benefits
The Nasdaq has a reputation for being the home of aggressive hypergrowth companies — firms that can go up five- or tenfold in a year and sometimes crash just as quickly. Most investors probably wouldn’t imagine creating a buy-and-hold forever portfolio filled with Nasdaq stocks. However, the Nasdaq actually offers a lot of variety. While