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President Trump’s new bill offers most Social Security recipients temporary tax relief, but does not eliminate Social Security taxes entirely. Today's Stocks & Topics: WMS - Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (NYS), MTPLF - Metaplanet Inc. (OTC, PPTA - Perpetua Resources Corp. (NAS), a listener question about direct indexing, a question from our YouTube channel viewers: LMNR - Limoneira Co. (NAS);...

The newly enacted 50% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are raising construction costs for builders, which are likely to be passed on to homebuyers-- thereby worsening affordability.  Today's Stocks & Topics: FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Market Wrap, IQV - IQVIA Holdings Inc., REZ - iShares Residential & Multisector Real Estate ETF, Will Tariffs Raise Home Prices?, Closed-End Funds, Z...

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: Bonds, Portfolio Management, Credit Card Debt, Real Estate Co-Op, Investing for Kid’s Future, Current Bond Market, Investing in Morocco, Value Stock, Difference from a 403b and Regular 401k, The Youn...

Inflation fears, rising national debt, and erratic trade policy have resulted in the steepest drop in five decades for the US dollar-- down over 10% in early 2025.  Today's Stocks & Topics: IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Market Wrap, AMH - American Homes 4 Rent Cl A, US Dollar Is Off to Its Worst Start in 50 Years. Here's Why That Matters for You, MUSA - Murphy USA Inc., FLO - F...

As passive index funds surpass active management in investor portfolios, their growing dominance is increasing stock price synchronization, weakening diversification, and amplifying systemic risks.  Today's Stocks & Topics: NXST - Nexstar Media Group Inc. Cl A, Market Wrap, Sectors in 2 nd Half of 2025, PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, TFC - Truist Financial Corp., T...

To make informed decisions about adding crypto ETFs to their portfolios, investors should weigh various factors including diversification and volatility.  Today's Stocks & Topics: PBF - PBF Energy Inc., Market Wrap, 4 Key Questions to Consider Before Allocating Crypto in Your Portfolio, CXDO - Crexendo Inc., TGT - Target Corp., Labor Market, Reverse Split, BSRTF - BSR Real Estate Investment Tr...

Trump Accounts, proposed in the "One Big Beautiful Bill", would provide every eligible newborn with a $1,000 government-funded, stock index-tracking investment account but experts note that 529 plans offer greater flexibility and more favorable tax treatment for college savings.  Today's Stocks & Topics: URNM - Sprott Uranium Miners ETF, Market Wrap, Are Trump Accounts the Best College Savings...

U.S. home inventory has climbed nearly 20% year-over-year and forecasts now suggest national home prices will either remain flat or see a slight decline over the next year.  Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, Market Wrap, BN - Brookfield Corp., KPP Newsletter, Will Housing Prices Drop? 2025 Outlook as Home Inventory Rises, HAL - Halliburton Co., NVO - Novo Nordisk A/S AD...

Tariffs on Chinese goods in 2018 and 2019 led to a surge in Mexican exports to the U.S. and created new job opportunities, particularly benefiting traditionally disadvantaged groups in Mexico’s workforce through "trade diversion effects".  Today's Stocks & Topics: CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Market Wrap, EFX - Equifax Inc., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., How US Tariffs on China...

With AI and cloud data centers rapidly outpacing the capacity of traditional power grids, alternative solutions-—where data centers generate electricity on-site from natural gas-—are emerging as a fast, reliable, and cost-effective way to meet soaring energy demands.  Today's Stocks & Topics: PSIX - Power Solutions International Inc., Market Wrap, CCJ - Cameco Corp., How Natural Gas Is Powerin...

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime choke point through which about 20% of the world’s oil and a significant share of liquefied natural gas are shipped daily.  Today's Stocks & Topics: EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., How Much Physical Precious Metals Justin Owns?, Why the Strait of Hormuz Remains a Critical Lifeline for the Global Economy, DOW - Dow Inc., BIIB - Biogen Inc., The Labor Market,...

The property market is set to be revolutionized with "tokenized real estate" because it will enable fractional ownership, increased liquidity, and open up new investment opportunities.  Today's Stocks & Topics: MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., Market Wrap, FM - First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Using Ratios to Determine If a Stock Is Overvalued or Undervalued, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., VDE - Vangua...

Savvy investors can use key financial ratios to quickly assess whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued-- relative to industry peers and its intrinsic value.  Today's Stocks & Topics: PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Market Wrap, ARM - Arm Holdings PLC ADR, Using Ratios to Determine If a Stock Is Overvalued or Undervalued, KO - Coca-Cola Co., Panic Sell, Tariffs on China Can Affect V...

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: Investing Options, Investing Apps, Dentists and Equity Firms, Dollar Cost Averaging, Trading Earnings Reports, Investment Portfolio Percentage, Politicians Stock Trades, CDs & Taxes, Cash-Out Ref...

Growing anxiety among retirees over potential Social Security cuts and economic instability is prompting many to scale back spending and reconsider their retirement plans as policymakers debate the program’s future.  Today's Stocks & Topics: PRI - Primerica Inc., Market Wrap, IOT - Samsara Inc., APA - APA Corp., Retirees Fear for the Future of Social Security Amid Policy and Economic Uncertain...

Amid heightened volatility from tariffs, labor market shifts, and fiscal policy changes, investors who want to manage economic challenges are encouraged to focus on diversification and adaptability.  Today's Stocks & Topics: AEP - American Electric Power Co. Inc., Market Wrap, AZO - AutoZone Inc., Mid-Year Stock Market Outlook, NANC - Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic Trading ETF, GOP - Unu...

There is the potential for deterring foreign companies from investment in the U.S. due to a provision in Trump’s tax bill that could impose steep new taxes on foreign investors.  Today's Stocks & Topics: MTZ - MasTec Inc., MU - Micron Technology Inc., Market Wrap, Trump's Tax Bill Could Raise Taxes on Foreign Companies, NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., NUE - Nucor Corp., LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp.,...

Investors are increasingly looking to Latin America for attractive yields and diversification because the region’s strong currencies and unique economic narratives present new opportunities outside the U.S. market. Today's Stocks & Topics: USB - U.S. Bancorp, Market Wrap, TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, Investors Eye Latin America for Wall Street Diversification, XOM - E...

There are increasing expectations of resilient earnings growth and a supportive economic backdrop, so major Wall Street strategists are upgrading their stock market outlooks.  Today's Stocks & Topics: ESEA - Euroseas Ltd, Market Wrap, Growth to Value Trade, The Bull Case for Stocks Is Growing on Wall Street, PEP - PepsiCo Inc., FNDF - Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF, Ted Cruz On El...

Tariffs pose the most significant threat to consumer cyclical and basic materials sectors—such as retail, vehicles, chemicals, and metals, while sectors like consumer defensive, utilities, and healthcare are expected to weather the impact with limited damage.  Today's Stocks & Topics: CEG - Constellation Energy Corp., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, Market Wrap, AMGN - Amgen Inc., Which US Stock Sect...

Retirees must decide how much to withdraw annually, whether to purchase long-term-care insurance, and look into the pros and cons of buying an annuity.  Today's Stocks & Topics: GIS - General Mills Inc., Market Wrap, APLD - Applied Digital Corp., 3 Tricky Decisions Every Retirement Plan Must Address, TPH - Tri Pointe Homes Inc., Pros and Cons of Buying Annuities, PHM - PulteGroup Inc., SPGI -...

Tariffs, stricter immigration policies, and a strong dollar have triggered a sharp decline in tourism revenue for the U.S.  Today's Stocks & Topics: D - Dominion Energy Inc., Marke Wrap, GWRE - Guidewire Software Inc., NBIS - Nebius Group N.V. Cl A, DOCU - DocuSign Inc., KSA - iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF, Drop in International Tourism Hits U.S. Economy and Local Jobs, Alternative Investments...

Facing rising prices, many Americans are scaling back or changing their summer travel and leisure plans to save money and avoid financial strain.  Today's Stocks & Topics: BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Market Wrap, CUBE – Cube Smart, EXR - Extra Space Storage Inc., PSA - Public Storage, Current Bond Market, Some Americans Are Shifting their Summer Plans to Avoid Tariff Price Hikes, Pref...

Experts start with advice to carefully compare lenders, and understand the pros and cons of home equity loans and HELOCs before borrowing against their home’s value.  Today's Stocks & Topics: JPST - JPMorgan Ultra Short Income ETF, Market Wrap, FLS - Flowserve Corp., What Homeowners Need to Know Before Borrowing Against Home Equity, Investing in Large, Mid or Small Caps, PCTY - Paylocity Holdi...

The aviation industry is projected to achieve record revenues and higher profits in 2025, fueled by lower jet fuel prices and strong passenger demand.  Today's Stocks & Topics: OMC - Omnicom Group Inc., Market Wrap, Aviation Takes Off Despite Global Economic Challenges, TER - Teradyne Inc., Roth I-R-A Withdrawals, FLBR - Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF, Good News About 401k, AFG - American Financial...