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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...

It’s important to weigh the pros and cons of converting your tax-deferred retirement savings to a Roth IRA by considering factors like tax implications, financial goals, and long-term benefits.  Today's Stocks & Topics: LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., Market Wrap, CVX - Chevron Corp., Should You Convert Your Tax-Deferred Savings to a Roth?, KPP Newsletter, Oil Stocks, Key Benchmark Numbers: Tre...

There are several actionable strategies and tools to maximize retirement savings in your 40s and 50s, including catch-up contributions, HSAs, Roth IRA conversions, and leveraging technology.   Today's Stocks & Topics: LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., Market Wrap, Roth I-R-A, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Supercharge Your Savings in Your 40s and 50s, FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., Economic I...

Escalating trade tensions and tariff implementations have caused a significant drop in oil prices, to the point where some U.S. oil producers are finding it challenging to maintain profitability in drilling operations.  Today's Stocks & Topics: SD - SandRidge Energy Inc., Market Wrap, MOH - Molina Healthcare Inc., MDT - Medtronic PLC, Trump's Tariff Turmoil Drives Oil Prices, So Low Dr...

Markets and President Trump are increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to implement near-term rate cuts amid escalating tariff turmoil and growing economic uncertainty.  Today's Stocks & Topics: OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., BAM - Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Cl A, BN - Brookfield Corp., Mounting Pressure on Fed as Wall Street Bets on Rate Cut, PCLO – Pharma Cielo Ltd., Tariff...

Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets amid market turmoil triggered by recent tariff announcements, and global bond yields have sharply declined.   Today's Stocks & Topics: ZM - Zoom Communications Inc., Market Timing, ACN - Accenture PLC Cl A, Tariff Fallout: Bond Yields Plummet as Investors Seek Safety, DELL - Dell Technologies Inc. Cl C, Market Wrap, J - Jacobs Solutions Inc., Swi...

Hyundai has officially opened its new $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia, marking a significant investment in U.S. manufacturing. Today's Stocks & Topics: AMRC - Ameresco Inc. Cl A, DIS - Walt Disney Co., Market Wrap, GFL - GFL Environmental Inc., Tariffs, Hyundai's Georgia EV Plant: A Strategic Bet on Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A...

President Trump's so-called April 2 "Liberation Day" tariffs promise to significantly alter U.S. trade policy with potentially far-reaching impacts on global markets, consumer prices, and economic stability.   Today's Stocks & Topics: ZM - Zoom Communications Inc., Market Wrap, MACD Divergence, DVN - Devon Energy Corp., EWW - iShares MSCI Mexico ETF, ATKR - Atkore Inc., Trump&#...