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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 Portfolios,...

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: Treasur...

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 Indic...

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 Drilling I...

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 Cons...

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., Swing T...

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, KPP Ne...

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's 'Liberation Day...

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: Starting a Roth I-R-A, How Long to Hold an Investment, Rollovers, Social Security Withdraw, Dividends, Covered Calls, Options Trading, Moving Averages, Investing Factors, Stock Split, REIT Space, 457...

It is critically important to improve financial knowledge because alarming statistics are revealing there are widespread gaps in budgeting, saving, and credit understanding among U.S. adults.   Today's Stocks & Topics: GEV - GE Vernova Inc., Market Wrap, RBC - RBC Bearings Inc., Can We Afford to Ignore Financial Literacy?, FDX - FedEx Corp., RYCEY - Rolls-Royce Holdings, Gold Miners, VYM - Van...

Due to heightened economic uncertainty and potential downturns in the global economy, Goldman Sachs has increased its recession odds.   Today's Stocks & Topics: NUE - Nucor Corp., Marker Wrap, OPRA - Opera Ltd. ADR, Goldman Sachs Raises Recession Odds, Treasury Bills, GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., Performance in the First Quarter, LULU - Lululemon Athletica Inc., AXP - American Express Co., Short...

Investors favor the stability of gold ETFs and they are pouring billions into commodities-focused funds like SPDR Gold Shares.   Today's Stocks & Topics: BRBR - BellRing Brands Inc., Market Wrap, CLPBF - Coloplast A/S Series B, Investors Flock to Gold ETFs Amid Bitcoin's February Dip, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Market Madness, Investing in a Second...

Diversified investment strategies are outperforming traditional U.S. equity-focused approaches, and this highlights a significant shift in Wall Street's investment landscape.   Today's Stocks & Topics: WMB - Williams Cos., Market Wrap, Capital One’s CDs, Wall Street's Diversification Strategies Shine in Uncertain Market, NEM - Newmont Corp., Market Madness, MMTRS - Mills Music Trust, ADI - Ana...

As tax season unfolds, scammers are exploiting uncertainty and using familiar tactics like fake IRS communications and promises of large refunds to target taxpayers.  Today's Stocks & Topics: CPS - Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, MYRG - MYR Group Inc., Volkswagen, This Tax Season is A Peak Time for Scams Amid IRS Uncertainty, SEZL - Sezzle Inc, Annuities, Market Madness, CORT - Cor...

Amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States, authorities in China say they will stimulate domestic consumption and reduce reliance on exports. Today's Stocks & Topics: PVH - PVH Corp., Market Wrap, Vanguard Sector ETFs, China Unveils Plan to Boost Domestic Spending and Combat Tariffs, NFLX - Netflix Inc., Market Madness, MMM - 3M Co., Private Sector Debt, Yield Curve, WOOF - Petco Healt...

Stock market analysts are suggesting that, with the U.S. money supply growing at a fast pace, smaller companies could benefit as access to capital improves.   Today's Stocks & Topics: OKLO - Oklo Inc., Market Wrap, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., KBH - KB Home, CALF - Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF, Accelerating US Money Supply Growth: A Sign of Big Changes for the Stock Market?, Market...

“Recency bias”, is a cognitive error that occurs when investors overemphasize RECENT information, and it can lead to irrational decisions– like panic selling during market downturns or chasing asset bubbles. Today's Stocks & Topics: MOS - Mosaic Co. (NYS), SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ETF), SPLG - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (ETF), questions from our YouTube channel viewers: NKE - Nike...

As Social Security faces funding challenges, some experts argue privatization could offer higher returns, while critics warn that privatization risks undermining the program’s safety and predictability. Today's Stocks & Topics: RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR (NYS), ETSY - Etsy Inc. (NAS), AVGO - Broadcom Inc. (NAS), TTI - Tetra Technologies Inc. (NYS); questions from our YouTube channel viewers: RTO...

It's essential that investors ask the right questions because understanding the true cost of financial advice can be complex. Today's Stocks & Topics: URNM - Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (ETF), IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (NYS), TREX - Trex Co. Inc. (NYS), PHO - Invesco Water Resources ETF (ETF), PIO - Invesco Global Water ETF (ETF); questions from our YouTube channel viewers: GO...

As diplomatic relations between the US and Russia show signs of improvement, investors are increasingly optimistic about Russian assets, driving gains in the ruble and in stock markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: GIB - CGI Inc. Cl A, Market Wrap, Annuities, HSBC - HSBC Holdings PLC ADR, Potential for Market Correction, MSCI - MSCI Inc., US-Russia Thaw Sparks Investor Optimism in Russian Markets,...

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell must navigate the dual challenges of persistent inflation and weakening economic confidence.   Today's Stocks & Topics: CLH - Clean Harbors Inc., Market Wrap, Fed Faces Stagflation Risks as Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Grow, BWXT - BWX Technologies Inc., Backdoor Roth I-R-As, MEDP - Medpace Holdings Inc., Long Term Equities, ROG.SW - Roche Holding A...

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: Trend Following, Return of Equity and Ret. Of Assets, Quant Investing, Treasuries, Index Funds, Money Market Funds, 401k Withdrawal, Dividend Reinvestment, Short Selling vs. Put Options, Covered Call...

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: Trailing Stops, 529-Plan, Stop Orders, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Tariffs, 403B Plan, Covered Calls, Taking Profits, Inherited I-R-A, Reversion to the Mean, Equity and Retirement, Company's Debt, Roth...

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 DeepSeek, Roth 403b vs. Roth I-R-A, Crypto Currency, Inflationary Fiscal Policy, Profits, Lon...

The potential for a bear market in 2025 is heightened by factors such as ongoing economic uncertainty, the impact of tariffs on global trade, and concerns over inflation and valuation levels in the stock market.   Today's Stocks & Topics: MTH - Meritage Homes Corp., Taking a Loss, Market Wrap, MKSI - MKS Instruments Inc., DELL - Dell Technologies Inc. Cl C, LOVE - Lovesac Co., SSTK - Shutterst...