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A new Bankrate survey reveals that a staggering 34% of U.S. adults have experienced financial fraud or scams in the past year, with nearly 2 in 5 losing money as a result.   Today's Stocks & Topics: HRI - Herc Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, CVE - Cenovus Energy Inc., LNC - Lincoln National Corp., 1 in 3 Americans Experienced Financial Fraud in the Past Year, Oil & Energy, Tariff War, STLD - S...

With mortgage rates decreasing for various loan types, potential homebuyers might find more favorable conditions for purchasing and current homeowners should carefully evaluate their circumstances.   Today's Stocks & Topics: TTD - Trade Desk Inc. Cl A, CRWD - CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. Cl A, Market Wrap, Mortgage Rates Fall: Should You Buy or Refinance, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., T - MUS...

The inverted yield curve, a key recession indicator, is signaling investors to prepare for a potential economic downturn.   Today's Stocks & Topics: MRVL - Marvell Technology Inc., URI - United Rentals Inc., K - Kellanova, CGXU - Capital Group International Focus Equity ETF, AI - C3.ai Inc., Recession Indicator Flashes Warning: Investors Prepare, GRND - Grindr Inc., IESC - IES Holdings Inc., N...

As the EU moves forward with its AI Act and other tech regulations, executives from Google and Meta have criticized the policies.   Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., Market Wrap, Google, Meta Execs Blast Europe Over Strict AI Regulation, DV – Double Verify Holdings Inc., CE - Celanese Corp., CW - Curtiss-Wright Corp., Changing World Order Means to Your Money, SWK - Stanley Bl...

U.S. economic growth is fueled by consumer spending with the top 10% of earners contributing to nearly half of those expenditures.    Today's Stocks & Topics: VLO - Valero Energy Corp., Market Wrap, America's Economic Paradox: Wealthy Spending Surge Meets Rising Credit Card Debt, 401k Rollover, BKE - Buckle Inc., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., Economic Analysts: Price Targets, Developed Ma...

The lure of the high-stakes world of pre-IPO investing teases astronomical returns, but there are hidden risks and uncertainties.   Today's Stocks & Topics: FSLR - First Solar Inc., Market Wrap, Annuities, CLX - Clorox Co., Is Pre-IPO Investing Worth the Risk?, EADSY - Airbus SE ADR, BAESF - BAE Systems PLC, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, KPP Newsletter...

With average monthly expenses in retirement reaching around $5,000, retirees must navigate a delicate balance between enjoying their golden years and ensuring their savings last a lifetime.   Today's Stocks & Topics: SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, Market Wrap, BAH - Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp., CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., TSLA - Tesla Inc., 401k Rollover, Average Retiree Spendi...

Investors can choose between two savvy strategies that help mitigate market volatility and potentially boost returns.   Today's Stocks & Topics: AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., Market Wrap, CCB - Coastal Financial Corp., Choosing Between Dollar-Cost and Value Averaging, Viewer Comment, AVGE - Avantis All Equity Markets ETF, COWZ - Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF, The Bond Market, HII - Huntington Ingalls...

Power demands for artificial intelligence will soar and the big tech giants are exploring hydrogen and nuclear energy solutions.   Today's Stocks & Topics: GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Market Wrap, SBIT - ProShares UltraShort Bitcoin ETF, Big Tech Embraces Hydrogen and Nuclear Power for AI Data Centers, SII - Sprott Inc., Quantitative Analysis, NVR - NVR Inc., Economic News, Defense Spending,...

According to CreditCards.com , a new report indicates that 1 in 5 Americans are engaging in hoarding and "doom spending"——with this behavior driven by anxiety about the future.   Today's Stocks & Topics: TEM - Tempus AI Inc., Market Wrap, POWL - Powell Industries Inc., ATKR - Atkore Inc., BALT - Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF, 1 in 5 Americans Are Doom Spending, FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp.,...

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders will soon get insight into the company's performance and market outlook.   Today's Stocks & Topics: PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., INSW - International Seaways Inc., WMT - Walmart Inc., Market Wrap, Warren Buffett's 2025 Letter to Shareholders Arrives Soon: Watch This Number, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., CVX - Chevron Corp., ULTA - Ulta Beauty Inc., ZBRA - Ze...

To avoid financial surprises, it's crucial to understand your health plan's coverage, network, and potential out-of-pocket expenses.   Today's Stocks & Topics: TTC - Toro Co., Market Wrap, WPC - W. P. Carey Inc., How to Lower Health Costs in the New Year, GILT - Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., Senior Living, OHI - Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., Stagflation, BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., KPGHF - Ke...

To navigate turbulent economic times, you'll need proactive financial planning and smart investment strategies.   Today's Stocks & Topics: AUR - Aurora Innovation Inc., TOL - Toll Brothers Inc., How to Safeguard Your Finances Amid Rapidly Changing Economic Policy, EQH - Equitable Holdings Inc., VST - Vistra Corp., Inflation, ALL - Allstate Corp., CDE - Coeur Mining Inc., Securities and Exchang...

Baby Boomers are choosing to retain their wealth longer, which is slowing down the anticipated $80 trillion generational wealth transfer.   Today's Stocks & Topics: VITL - Vital Farms Inc., MDT - Medtronic PLC, REPX - Riley Exploration Permian Inc., Market Wrap, Great Wealth Transfer Taking Longer Than Expected, JAAA - Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF, XHB - SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF, SFM - Spr...

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...

Foreign governments like China and Japan, along with U.S. institutions and individuals, play a critical role in holding America’s $36 trillion debt.   Today's Stocks & Topics: DXPE - DXP Enterprises Inc., Purchasing CDs, VTWO - Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF, Market Wrap, FMC - FMC Corp., US Treasuries: Who Owns US Debt?, ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., XHB - SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF, VNQ -...

The U.S. decision to consider a strategic Bitcoin reserve could trigger a global FOMO-driven buying spree by other nations and central banks.   Today's Stocks & Topics: RCAT - Red Cat Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, ALSN - Allison Transmission Holdings Inc., This Recent Development Could Be a Game Changer for Bitcoin, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS), TT - Trane Technologies PLC, Eur...

Financial experts are closely analyzing gold's investment potential, considering its merits as both a short-term trading asset and a long-term wealth preservation strategy in the current economic climate.   Today's Stocks & Topics: PLD - Prologis Inc., Market Wrap, AVB - Avalonbay Communities Inc., Gold: Better for Short-Term or Long-Term Investing Now?, POWL - Powell Industries Inc., CRI - Ca...

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...

Individuals are empowered to make smart money decisions when they learn about budgeting, investing, and strategic financial planning.   Today's Stocks & Topics: UAA - Under Armour Inc. Cl A, Market Wrap, FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Financial Literacy: Why Teens Need Money Skills, XLI - Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF, VIS - Vanguard Industrials ETF, Gold, Sports B...

For diversification and the potential of higher returns, a new economic paradigm points to the advantages of adding alternative investments to your portfolio.   Today's Stocks & Topics: WOLF - Wolfspeed Inc., Market Warp, SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., ACT - Enact Holdings Inc., ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., What to Consider Before You Invest in Alternat...

When choosing an advisor for a secure financial future, there are critical questions you should ask.   Today's Stocks & Topics: URBN - Urban Outfitters Inc., Market Wrap, Emerging Markets – Brazil, EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, EWZS - iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF, 10 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor, DG - Dollar General Corp., Safe Investment, India, PAX - Patria Investments Ltd., VR...

Trump's new tariffs threaten to disrupt e-commerce giants like Shein, Temu, and Amazon Haul by eliminating duty-free imports under $800.   Today's Stocks & Topics: NNE - Nano Nuclear Energy Inc, OKLO - Oklo Inc., FLR - Fluor Corp., Market Wrap, Shein, Temu, Amazon Haul Face Price Surge as US Closes Loophole, Tariffs on China Can Affect Vietnam?, CE - Celanese Corp., China Reacts To US Trade Ta...

Initiating long-term care financial planning begins with creating a comprehensive and balanced strategy.   Today's Stocks & Topics: XRP USD, Market Wrap, DELL - Dell Technologies Inc. Cl C, What to Know about Financial Planning for Long Term Care, NUE - Nucor Corp., NE - Noble Corp. PLC, 24 Hour Trading, GNTX - Gentex Corp., FSM - Fortuna Mining Corp., RVMD - Revolution Medicines Inc. Our Spon...

To reduce reliance on the US dollar and reshape the global financial system, The BRICS nations are advancing discussions on creating a new reserve currency.   Today's Stocks & Topics: NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Profits, Market Wrap, How Would a New BRICS Currency Affect the US Dollar?, FIHL - Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd., TSCO -...