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A surge in shoppers using “buy now, pay later” loans for groceries highlights shifting consumer habits and also raises concerns about the growing financial stress facing U.S. households.  Today's Stocks & Topics: FZIPX - Fidelity ZERO Extended Market Index Fund, Market Wrap, ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., Groceries Now, Pay Later: Shoppers Turn to Loans for Everyday Essentials, WOLTF - Wolter...

Financial experts suggest reviewing your savings rate quarterly and switching accounts once or twice a year to ensure you’re not leaving significant money on the table.  Today's Stocks & Topics: ET - Energy Transfer LP, CUBE - CubeSmart, Market Wrap, How Often Should You Switch Savings Accounts for 5% Yields?, BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., AAPL - Apple Inc., Treasure Yields and The Dollar, M...

As rising inventory and high mortgage rates weigh on the housing market, a growing number of economists expect U.S. home prices to decline this year.  Today's Stocks & Topics: AVGO - Broadcom Inc., Market Wrap, REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., More Economists Now Predict Home Prices Will Drop in 2025, LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., PBF - PBF Energy Inc., NU - Nu Holdings Ltd. Cl A, Current M...

Japan’s government bond yields have surged, sparking fears that investors may unwind carry trades, potentially impacting global financial markets.  Today's Stocks & Topics: LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., MDT - Medtronic PLC, Market Wrap, Japan Bond Yield Surge Raises Carry Trade Unwind Concerns, Investing in the Country of Morocco, SMH - VanEck Semiconductor ETF, APH - Amphenol Corp. C...

Learn how different types of risks—such as interest rate, market, and inflation risk can impact your portfolio— and why understanding them is crucial for making informed investment choices.  Today's Stocks & Topics: DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Market Wrap, CAT - Caterpillar Inc., 3 Measures of Risk That Affect Your Portfolio, Bonds, DG - Dollar General Corp., History of Asian Investors, FLJP - F...

Even with limited savings, you can still retire comfortably by assessing your finances, exploring part-time work or downsizing, maximizing retirement contributions... and more.  Today's Stocks & Topics: WMB - Williams Cos., Market Wrap, Relocated Some of My Portfolio from the US to Europe, How to Retire with Little Savings, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., Canadian Mutual Funds, Setting a Limit...

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...

The future of institutional involvement in crypto hinges on developing robust risk management frameworks that provide transparency, accountability, and regulatory clarity, enabling traditional financial institutions to confidently engage with digital assets.  Today's Stocks & Topics: SYF - Synchrony Financial, Market Wrap, Institutional Crypto Adoption Depends on Solving Risk Management Challe...

China’s fossil fuel production declined in April, but year-on-year output of natural gas, crude oil, and coal still rose— as the government prioritized supply security despite falling prices.  Today's Stocks & Topics: MJ - Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF, Market Wrap, China’s Fossil Fuel Output Retreats from Record Highs Amid Price Slumps, Real Estate Co-Op, FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., Mar...

Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating to Aa1 is expected to push up borrowing costs for consumers-impacting mortgage, auto loan, and credit card rates-while highlighting growing fiscal challenges for the nation.  Today's Stocks & Topics: FRSH - Freshworks Inc. Cl A, Market Wrap, FRSH - Freshworks Inc. Cl A, DG - Dollar General Corp., Moody’s U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade: What It Means fo...

The resumption of federal student loan payments is reducing consumers’ purchasing power, leading to tighter household budgets and potentially dampening economic growth due to lower consumer spending.  Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, Market Wrap, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, VRNA - Verona Pharma PLC ADR, Restart...

While many Americans favor real estate and gold as top long-term investments, financial advisors explain why stocks typically offer higher returns and greater diversification.  Today's Stocks & Topics: ORI - Old Republic International Corp., Market Wrap, Why Real Estate and Gold Aren’t Always the Best Long-Term Investments, ASPI - ASP Isotopes Inc., O - Realty Income Corp., Minerals and Modern...

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 - Rob...

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 Vietnam,...

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 - Equinix Inc....

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., DA...

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, Investing in...

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 Economy, ...

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 - Shift...

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 - Unite...

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. Advert...

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 Sur...

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 Holdings Inc., Key...

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 National R...

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 Industrial...