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From beer to consumer products, these names could benefit from Trump’s tariffs
Starting Tuesday, the U.S. had planned to start collecting new 25% tariffs on goods imported from...
Trump agrees to delay tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Next up is talks with China.
President Donald Trump said Monday afternoon that he would delay tariffs on Canadian imports for 30...
Trump’s tariff moves upend inflation expectations in financial markets
President Donald Trump’s weekend announcement of tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China translated into a shock...
How investors can protect themselves from Trump’s tariffs with bonds
“There’s no reason to expose your investors to lower-quality credit,” said Adam Abass at Harris Oakmark.
Who gets to rebuild? Los Angeles fires expose the weakness of U.S. home insurance.
Americans are being forced to reckon with the ‘new normal’ of climate change. Now what?
Markets leave ‘no room for mistakes’ in Trump’s trade war, says famed investor Tudor Jones
Stocks and other financial markets are in a much different place than during Donald Trump’s first...
Why Wells Fargo favors industrial stocks despite new tariffs as S&P 500 stumbles
The industrial sector is one area of the U.S. stock market that looks favorable to Wells...
Stock market’s wild ride on Monday could be a microcosm of what to expect in 2025
Wall Street had a message for investors on Monday: Buckle up, because you could be in...
Bitcoin rebounds after Trump pauses Mexico, Canada tariffs. Here’s why the crypto reacts to tariffs.
Bitcoin rebounded to above $100,000 Monday evening, after President Donald Trump said he would pause imposing...
My stepfather’s children told me they plan to buy the house he shares with my mother. I stopped them in their tracks.
“I discovered that the default deed in Illinois is tenants in common — not joint tenants...
‘I’ve dealt with verbal, emotional and financial abuse for many years’: I’m 48 and my husband is 84. I need a job and want out of this marriage.
“I worked in a remote call center for almost five years and applied for 25 positions...
‘I kept my finances totally separate in my first marriage’: I’m getting hitched again. This time we’re combining our assets. Is that bad?
”I kept my finances totally separate in my first 20-plus year marriage — and I’m going...
Trump launches trade war on Canada, Mexico and China, leaving investors to pay the ‘chaos premium’
President Trump announced new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and Canada Friday afternoon, opening up...
It takes hard work to retire successfully
Retirees need to tackle four tasks to thrive in retirement
Why the stock market bulls are rooting for the Eagles in the Super Bowl
Subjecting the Super Bowl Predictor to statistical scrutiny.
Selling your house? Here’s how long you’ll have to wait for a buyer these days.
Homes haven’t been sitting on the market this long since the pandemic, industry data shows
These ETFs can help investors protect themselves from selloffs like the DeepSeek panic — but here’s the catch
Investors seeking refuge from market volatility may consider buffer ETFs that swap some stock-market gains for...
The latest step in Walgreens’ turnaround is a blow to investors
Walgreens has struggled as foot traffic at its stores dwindle and pharmacy business faces slimmer reimbursement...
Visa gives rosy guidance as spending growth improves
Visa saw 9% growth in spending volume during the December quarter versus 8% in the September...
‘I thought about filing for conservatorship’: I bought a home with my elderly parents. They reneged on their promise to sell their house and repay me. What now?
“The agreement was that, as soon as they sold their home, they would refinance the mortgage.”
‘I have a new lease on life’: I sold my business for $130,000. It’s the first time I’m not living paycheck to paycheck. What should I do with this money?
“I have $150,000 left on my mortgage with 7.3% interest.”
Deckers hiked its outlook, but the stock is tumbling after a sizable run higher
Sales of Deckers footwear brands Ugg and Hoka increased during the third quarter.
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs are coming Saturday. Stocks dived, then rallied.
President Donald Trump offered fresh comments on Thursday afternoon about his threat to hit Canada and...
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can open doors for your portfolio
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Levi’s had a good holiday season. But here’s why it’s forecasting falling sales in 2025.
Shares of Levi Strauss & Co. slid after hours on Wednesday after the denim maker forecast...
Bond ETFs slip as Fed Chair Powell waits on White House policies
The Fed has paused its rate-cutting cycle.
‘My mother-in-law has done some shady stuff’: She wants to sell air rights to her home and cheated her grandchildren out of their inheritance
“She also was supposed to give each grandchild $5,000 when her father died and another $5,000...
Amid threats of DeepSeek disruption, IBM sees benefits from more efficient AI and deregulation
IBM shares rallied after hours on Wednesday after the tech-infrastructure provider reported a quarterly per-share profit...
Wolfspeed posts revenue beat, cites ‘significant progress’ on new operating plan
Wolfspeed’s stock initially soared in extended trading Wednesday before pulling back to a slight loss, after...
Forget DeepSeek. Zuckerberg says Meta will spend hundreds of billions on AI.
Meta’s CEO says its consumer AI offering “is going to be one of the most transformative...
Tariffs are an uncertainty but not a worry, railroad operator Norfolk Southern says
Norfolk Southern shares bounced Wednesday, as the railroad operator helped dispel fears about potential tariffs that...
Stocks don’t need another Fed rate cut as much as they need this right now
Wall Street’s new mantra might be that the Federal Reserve should take its time before cutting...
Is Trump’s ‘buyout offer’ to federal workers a good deal? Here are the key questions employees should ask.
With so many unknowns about the offer’s terms, “Overall and generally speaking, no, I don’t see...
This 401(k) fix could help workers save $300,000 more, so what’s the holdup?
Vanguard has identified a problem — and a solution.
Bitcoin falls along with tech stocks, due to AI startup DeepSeek. Here’s why.
Bitcoin on Monday fell below its $100,000 milestone for the first time in a week, as...
Why more Wall Street firms are growing worried
The stock market is extremely overvalued
This man wiped $600 billion off Nvidia’s valuation by marrying quant trading with AI
DeepSeek was created by a top Chinese quantitative trading firm. It’s not unusual for Wall Street...
Tech stocks plunge as Wall Street fears stretched valuations. Will value stocks win?
U.S. stocks mostly sold off Monday, amid fears China’s AI company DeepSeek could disrupt profits for...
AT&T’s stock bucks S&P 500 weakness as subscriber growth shines
AT&T Inc. topped subscriber expectations in the latest quarter, following Verizon Communications Inc., which announced a...
‘I have a secret that’s slowly taking all the joy from my life’: I’m happily married for 25 years, but I made a big financial mistake. How do I fix this?
“Over the past couple years, I have fought to get therapy and medications to bring me...
Does DeepSeek spell doomsday for Nvidia and other AI stocks? Here’s what to know.
The Chinese AI service has Wall Street worried that it will be cheaper than expected to...
SoFi’s stock sinks as a downbeat outlook negates a big revenue beat
SoFi’s stock sinks as a mixed outlook overshadowed strong Q4 results that included the biggest revenue...
Why DeepSeek is a Chinese shot across Trump’s bow
The release of Chinese AI app DeepSeek has spooked Wall Street as technology investors fear that...
‘Her crooked son has taken everything’: My fiancé’s 100-year-old aunt was swindled out of $100,000. How can we help?
“Her son threatened to put her in a nursing home if she didn’t send his check...
‘I paid for everything from day one’: My husband barely worked during our marriage. Can I leave my $500,000 IRA to my son?
‘I do not want my husband to be able to come back to my son and...
Why Trump should forget about corporate tax cuts in his first 100 days
Corporate tax cuts are inflationary and could spell trouble for Republicans in the 2026 election.
Airfares could soar almost 20% in the next few months. Here’s how to save on flights.
Blame it on the law of supply and demand, say experts, as people are eager to...
Trump rolls back effort to lower Medicare, Medicaid drug costs
Trump’s executive order halts an effort to cap the copayment for generic medications at $2 for...
There’s little to keep the stock market down as retiring boomers share their wealth
Market strategist Ed Yardeni: Expect the S&P 500 to hit 7,000 this year and 8,000 in...
I’m 63 and tried claiming Social Security early, but it was declined because I’m still working. Is that allowed?
“I was told as long as I work, I have to wait until I am 67...
