Gold ETFs are stock market-traded investment options that allow investors to buy and sell gold without handling physical assets.
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While Elon Musk has claimed that millions of dead people are fraudulently receiving Social Security benefits — an assertion that has been debunked by experts — one Seattle man experienced the opposite problem.
The sharp decline in the stock market isn’t just a problem for Wall Street.
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Many investors pay close attention to whatever Warren Buffett says. The billionaire’s conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -1.45%) (BRK.B -1.54%), has outperformed the market by a wide margin since he took it over in 1965, and he shares advice freely with his shareholders and followers.
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In early February, as the furor around Elon Musk and DOGE’s remaking of the federal government began to swell on the left, Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson sold off her Tesla stock.
The Texas Democrat wasn’t trying to make a statement. An independent financial advisor had made the decision to sell off her shares — worth between $16,000 and $65,000 — without her input.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk lashed out at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticising him for mocking Tesla’s stock price decline. Musk labeled Walz “a huge jerk” after the Democrat publicly joked about Tesla’s share performance earlier this month.
“I mean, you have Tim Walz, who’s a huge jerk,
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Making a smart decision isn’t always easy, especially as stocks are falling.
The last month has been tough for stock investors. The benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.97%) index fell four weeks straight starting in mid-February, pushing it briefly into correction territory. While stocks have recovered somewhat from the fall,
Dividend stocks are a blessing to investors because they provide income and don’t rely on stock price appreciation to reward shareholders. You can’t go wrong with dividend payouts at any time, but they’re especially helpful when there’s a lot of uncertainty in the stock market. Or, more uncertainty than usual, at least.
That’s been the story with the stock market so far in 2025 for U.S.
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For most investors, mutual funds are a great way to build a diversified portfolio without a lot of extra cost or hassle. They typically own hundreds if not thousands of different stocks,
Volatility has returned to the financial markets. The prices of many stocks declined in recent weeks, as traders grew more fearful of tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and a potential downturn in the economy.
Those words should perk up your ears. Students of Warren Buffett’s priceless teachings know that fear creates opportunities for long-term investors.
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