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The bond market continues to drive market sentiment, raising concerns about inflation expectations, risk premiums, and potential headwinds for equities despite recent gains.  Today's Stocks & Topics: SN – Shark Ninja Inc., Market Wrap, NRG - NRG Energy Inc., VIOO - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF, VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, Bond Market’s Power Grows as Rising Rates Loom, RBLX -...

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stocks with Two Symbols, Safe Investment, The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Roth Conversions, Dividends, Fixed Annuities, Precious Metals Stocks, Bonds, Panic Sell, Tariffs on China Can Affect Vietn...

When investors have shareholder yield data, they can see the 'big picture' and learn a smarter way to spot winning stocks.  Today's Stocks & Topics: CPA - Copa Holdings S.A. Cl A, Market Wrap, What is Shareholder Yield?, WM - Waste Management Inc., CZMWY - Carl Zeiss Meditec AG ADR, FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Wide Volatility on the US Economy, EQIX -...

The game strategy implemented by legendary investor Buffet has been far more complex than only making great stock picks and collecting insurance premiums.  Today's Stocks & Topics: BAC - Bank of America Corp., How Buffett Did It, Market Wrap, LMB - Limbach Holdings Inc., PFE - Pfizer Inc., How to Measure the Health of a Dividend, Cash Flow, UNH - UnitedHealth Group Inc., CAMT - Camtek Ltd....

Discover how artificial intelligence can help you master budgeting, investing, credit scores, taxes, and retirement planning-making your financial life simpler and smarter.  Today's Stocks & Topics: HP - Helmerich & Payne Inc., SYF - Synchrony Financial, Market Wrap, 6 Ways to Use AI to Improve Your Financial Life, MDT - Medtronic PLC, ASML - ASML Holding N.V., The Trade Deal, Investin...

As recession fears grow, experts say mortgage rates may not fall as much as in past downturns, and there are several reasons.  Today's Stocks & Topics: KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Market Wrap, Will Mortgage Rates Drop in a Recession, GHM - Graham Corp., GGG - Graco Inc., Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, GWW - W.W. Grainger Inc., Tariffs Impact on The Econo...

Rising costs and economic uncertainty make financial preparedness more important than ever.  Today's Stocks & Topics: JEPQ - J.P. Morgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF, Market Wrap, AZO - AutoZone Inc., APP - AppLovin Corp., Why Your Emergency Fund Should Be $35,000 in 2025, VEMT - Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF, CRWV - CoreWeave Inc. Cl A, Supply Chain, FOUR - S...

For starters, stricter immigration policies could significantly disrupt industries like agriculture and construction.  Today's Stocks & Topics: OTIS - Otis Worldwide Corp., Market Wrap, HSTM - HealthStream Inc., How Will Declining Immigration Impact the US Economy? TMO - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., SYK - Stryker Corp., EXR - Extra Space Storage Inc., Economic Risks on the Horizon, X - U...

Since 2018, Americans have wagered nearly $450 billion but there's a dark side with gamblers experiencing increased debt, bankruptcies, and reduced savings.  Today's Stocks & Topics: TGT - Target Corp., Oil, Market Wrap, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Social Security, BRY - Berry Corp., How to Begin Investing at 18?, Jobs Report...

Kiplinger is highlighting five key steps for effective estate planning in 2025, including creating a will, managing digital assets, and leveraging current tax exclusions. Today's Stocks & Topics: MCK - McKesson Corp., Market Wrap, XBB - BondBloxx BB-Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, 5 Estate Planning Tips for 2025, Cash into the Market, BKNG - Booking Holdings Inc., ISRG - Intuitive...

A recent Bankrate survey reveals that the affordability factor has been cited by 65% of expected non-travelers-- and this group may be budgeting for 'staycations'.  Today's Stocks & Topics: STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., XYZ - Block Inc., UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., Fewer Than Half of Americans Plan to Travel This Summer, KPP Newsletter, SSNC - SS&C Technologies Holdin...

A new wave of U.S. tariffs is raising costs and creating supply chain uncertainties for data centers and tech giants.  Today's Stocks & Topics: VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, Market Wrap, HIMS - Hims & Hers Health Inc., CRM - Salesforce Inc., Is AI Revolution Under Threat from Tariffs?, CP - Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd., CNI - Canadian Nation...

Supply chain disruptions are resulting as Chinese freight ship arrivals at the busiest U.S. ports have dropped significantly due to the ongoing trade war and tariffs.   Today's Stocks & Topics: BTAL - AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund, META - Meta Platforms Inc, Market Wrap, LDOS - Leidos Holdings Inc, SN – Shark Ninja Inc., Stock-Bond Correlation, CDs and Taxes, AIT - Applied Industr...

Amazon briefly considered showing tariff-related costs on some product pages but abandoned the idea following criticism from the White House and a direct call from President Trump to Jeff Bezos.  Today's Stocks & Topics: SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., Market Wrap, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), STIP - iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF, Amazon Drops Plan to Show Tariff Charges...

Choose the best option for your portfolio and financial goals by using the various ways to invest in gold, including mining stocks, gold ETFs, futures, and purchasing physical gold.  Today's Stocks & Topics: EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, Market Wrap, ODFL - Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., A Simple Guide to Investing in Gold, NEM - Newmont Corp., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Economic Impact...

Rising stagflation risks are marked by slow economic growth and high inflation; and they can impact your investments, spending, and overall financial planning.  Today's Stocks & Topics: TTC - Toro Co., Market Wrap, JEPQ - J.P. Morgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF, What Does Stagflation Mean for Your Wallet?, Following Politicians Stock Trades, KPP Newsletter, Key Benchmark Numbers: Trea...

A decline in the US dollar can affect prices, investments, and travel costs, making it important to understand how these changes might influence your everyday life.  Today's Stocks & Topics: TTD - Trade Desk Inc. Cl A, Market Wrap, OKE - ONEOK Inc., ADBE - Adobe Inc., Why Should You Care If the US Dollar Falls?, AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., CME - CME Group Inc. Cl A, The Beige Book, Trad...

A recent survey explored Americans’ perceptions of the ideal retirement savings amount, and it highlighted the gap between expectations and reality.  Today's Stocks & Topics: PRIM - Primoris Services Corp., Market Wrap, SPG - Simon Property Group Inc., CPT - Camden Property Trust, MAA - Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc., NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, Trade Tensions with China, AGCO - AGCO Cor...

Generative AI is transforming finance by enhancing budgeting, financial planning, education, literacy games, and debt negotiation simulations.   Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., Market Wrap, Five Essential Applications of Generative AI in Finance, VUCP - Vanguard USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF, Dentists and Private Equity Firms, Tariffs and China, TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc...

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, How to Analyze ETFs, Rental Properties Insurance, Emerging Markets - Brazil, Cannabis ETFs, China's Deep Seek, Roth 403b vs. Roth I-R-A, Crypto Currency, Inflationary Fiscal Policy, Pro...

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stocks with Two Symbols, Safe Investment, The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Roth Conversions, Dividends, Fixed Annuities, Precious Metals Stocks, Bonds, Panic Sell, Tariffs on China Can Affect Vietn...

Market experts are suggesting that long-term investors could find buying opportunities amidst the uncertainty of President Trump's tariff policies.  Today's Stocks & Topics: MU - Micron Technology Inc., Market Wrap, GOOGL - Alphabet Inc. Cl A, PSK - SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF, Trump's Unpredictable Tariff Policy Presents Buying Opportunities, LCID - Lucid Group Inc., KPP New...

There are several factors to consider... like interest rates, your long-term stability, and financial goals.  Today's Stocks & Topics: DOCN – Digital Ocean Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, Should You Pay Off Low-Interest Student Loans Before Buying a Home?, Gold, SIEGY - Siemens AG ADR, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Demand for Gold in Asia, VST - Vistra Corp., TEM - Tempus...

Key lessons from past recessions and depressions include the role of economic downturns in correcting market imbalances, shaping consumer and business behavior, influencing investment strategies, and driving long-term economic recovery and growth.  Today's Stocks & Topics: BOH - Bank of Hawaii Corp., Market Wrap, SMCI - Super Micro Computer Inc., Do Recessions Have a Silver Lining, Stocks...

Junk bonds offer higher yields but come with a greater risk of default, making them a complex and potentially lucrative investment option for those willing to accept increased uncertainty.  Today's Stocks & Topics: ALB - Albemarle Corp., Market Wrap, AGX - Argan Inc., F - Ford Motor Co., What are Junk Bonds?, GPN - Global Payments Inc., EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., Wealthy Investors Portfol...