Could the US default on its debt this year?

Could the US default on its debt this year?

The US debt currently sits at around $36.6 trillion and the government is, once again, approaching its legal borrowing limit. With no clear plan to raise the debt ceiling, analysts warn that... Read more »
1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: Nvidia, Nike

1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: Nvidia, Nike

• Fed meeting, FOMC dot-plot, Powell news conference will be in focus this week. • Nvidia’s GTC conference presents a promising opportunity for the company to showcase its cutting-edge technology and growth... Read more »
More Americans with college degrees are working multiple jobs

More Americans with college degrees are working multiple jobs

Simon2579 | E+ | Getty Images Stephen Gilliam works 40 hours a week as a graphic designer for a government contractor. In the evening, Gilliam comes home, eats dinner and takes a... Read more »
Here are some steady performers in any type of economy to ride out the correction, says Evercore ISI

Here are some steady performers in any type of economy to ride out the correction, says Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI has a fresh list of picks for investors looking to come out on top amid the volatility that’s likely to continue in the year ahead. President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff... Read more »
Goldman Sachs’ new downside protection ETF

Goldman Sachs’ new downside protection ETF

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is trying to serve more investors looking for downside protection from market turmoil. Bryon Lake helped the firm launch its newest buffer exchange-traded fund this month: the Goldman... Read more »
Goodbye to ‘bags fly free’ on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America

Goodbye to ‘bags fly free’ on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America

Passengers check in for Southwest Airlines flights at Chicago Midway International Airport on Feb. 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Almost nothing is guaranteed in life. Certainly not... Read more »
The ChatGPT Edge: Why Regular People Are Embracing 0 AI Bills

The ChatGPT Edge: Why Regular People Are Embracing $200 AI Bills

Americans are turning to artificial intelligence to supercharge their work and hobbies. They’re willing to pay for it too. Source link Read more »
China’s Shenzhen Further Eases Loan Policy to Spur Housing Sales

China’s Shenzhen Further Eases Loan Policy to Spur Housing Sales

China’s local government in the southern city of Shenzhen will further relax policy on housing provident fund loans, according to a statement on Sunday. Source link Read more »
How a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire could reshape energy markets

How a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire could reshape energy markets

Ukraine’s potential agreement to a US-negotiated ceasefire could have far-reaching consequences for the global commodity market.  If implemented, this ceasefire could lead to a significant shift in commodity prices and trade flows.... Read more »
Investment fraud is on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself

Investment fraud is on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself

South_agency | E+ | Getty Images Consumers lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024 — more than in any other type of fraud and up 24% from 2023, according to new... Read more »
Trump administration message to oil and gas industry: ‘You’re the customer’

Trump administration message to oil and gas industry: ‘You’re the customer’

HOUSTON — The officials leading President Donald Trump’s energy agenda made clear to oil, gas and mining executives this week that they have an ally in Washington who intends to make it... Read more »
Ulta, Nvidia, Chipotle, Peloton and more

Ulta, Nvidia, Chipotle, Peloton and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Rubrik — The data management stock surged 25% after fourth-quarter results surpassed analyst expectations. Rubrik lost 18 cents per share, narrower than the... Read more »
Delta, Walmart warn about consumer spending amid tariffs, inflation

Delta, Walmart warn about consumer spending amid tariffs, inflation

Shoppers cast shadows as they carry their bags along the waterfront in Portland, Maine, U.S, December 26, 2024.  Kevin Lamarque | Reuters It’s not just Walmart. The leaders of companies that serve... Read more »
Cerberus Prepares for Life After Feinberg as Founder Heads to DC

Cerberus Prepares for Life After Feinberg as Founder Heads to DC

Steve Feinberg spent more than three decades building Cerberus Capital Management into one of the most aggressive players in private markets. As he heads to Washington to take the No. 2 job... Read more »
The Market Made You Rich. Now Stay That Way

The Market Made You Rich. Now Stay That Way

You got rich. Now stay rich. Source link Read more »
Brazil’s gross public debt drops to 75.3% of GDP in January: what it means for forex traders

Brazil’s gross public debt drops to 75.3% of GDP in January: what it means for forex traders

On Friday morning, the financial landscape in Brazil experienced a notable shift as the dollar’s value declined against the Brazilian real. According to local media outlet InfoMoney, this drop came from unexpected... Read more »
1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: Nvidia, Nike

Defensive Plays Are Outperforming – Will Dividend Stocks Lead the Next Bull Run?

Diversification can help shelter a portfolio from increases in volatility. Recently, 9 of the 11 sectors were still positive on the year, while gold was up about 10% and bonds were positive... Read more »
Military families have special tax breaks — but the rules can be tricky

Military families have special tax breaks — but the rules can be tricky

Bethany Petrik | Moment | Getty Images Keep your state residency Members of the military often move frequently, but many families save on state taxes via a special federal law, experts say.... Read more »
Barclays upgrades this analytics stock on steady growth profile

Barclays upgrades this analytics stock on steady growth profile

British information and analytics company RELX could see a breakout as broader market uncertainty grows, according to Barclays. “We think RELX offers reliable growth in an environment where relative safe havens may... Read more »