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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...

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...