Despite robust economic expansion and soaring returns for American investors, a leading economist has highlighted a concerning “paradox” developing within the U.S. economy.
In a recent interview with Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, Gregory Daco, a chief economist at Ernst & Young, warned that strong top-line indicators, such as AI-fueled growth and stock market gains,
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NEW YORK — A rally for global stock markets that began in Asia petered out by the time trading got to Wall Street. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% in early trading Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 123 points, and the Nasdaq composite lost 0.5%. The modest moves followed a 3.9% burst higher to a record for the Nikkei 225 in Japan.
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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock currently trades around $175 per share. So, for it to hit $300 per share by the end of the year, it would require the stock to rise over 70%. That’s an incredible one-year return, and it may seem far-fetched to some, but I think the numbers actually back up this projection.
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The smartest investors pay attention to the major trends shaping the economy and markets.
One of the biggest themes in the stock market over the past decade has been the monster growth of the technology sector. Companies within the space are known to be innovative, adopting strategies to disrupt various industries,
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The price of gold soared by more than 60% in 2025 — more than triple the gains seen in the S&P 500.
During the final stretch of 2025, investors gradually began to rotate capital out of volatile growth stocks and seek more durable safe havens. Specifically, the spot price of gold soared 26% during the fourth quarter,
You might be surprised by how much seniors in your state are getting.
The typical retirement budget varies by state. This is in part because of differences in state taxation and cost of living. Differences in average income matter, too.
In higher-income states, retirees can usually save more and are often entitled to larger Social Security checks.
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American Express is investing in the future.
Under Warren Buffett’s watch, Berkshire Hathaway built up a position in American Express (AXP +1.28%) worth more than $53 billion today, or 22.1% of all shares outstanding. That stake accounts for 16.4% of the entire Berkshire Hathaway equity portfolio,
After working for several decades, the idea of stepping back and claiming Social Security sounds pretty good. As long as you’re at least 62 and have worked long enough to qualify for retirement benefits, there’s nothing to stop you from applying.
However, it’s possible that signing up as soon as you can could shortchange you in ways you might not expect.
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