S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Friday, bolstered by optimism for possible negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their war and a surge in Intel shares that extended the rally in semiconductor stocks. Pakistani government sources said Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, » Read more about: S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes »
Read MoreGoogle investing up to $40 billion more in OpenAI rival Anthropic
US tech company Google is investing $10 billion in Anthropic, the OpenAI rival said on Friday.
A further $30 billion may follow if the development firm behind the chatbot Claude meets agreed targets,
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Read MoreHere's What to Do if the Market Crashes Right After You Retire
Key Points
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A market crash early in retirement could put your savings at risk.
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If you’re able to reduce spending, it could help preserve your portfolio.
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Tapping cash and leaving investments alone is also very helpful.
As a general rule,
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Read More'Worrisome': Jim Cramer says chip stocks have gone 'parabolic' — and he's making moves in his own portfolio before it's too late
Jim Cramer visits the New York Stock Exchange.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer is scared that the surge in semiconductor stocks could be setting up for a nasty pullback.
In a recent Mad Money episode, Cramer focused his fears on the recent outperformance of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX),
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Market Commentary: 1 AI Stock Under $10 Hits 52-Week Low
If you’re looking for an investment opportunity that has been touted as Google for Earth data, Planet Labs may fit the bill.
The company, founded by former NASA engineers blends technology, geospatial intelligence, and revenue growth into one compelling narrative, yet recently hit an all-time low. So is now the time to buy?
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65% of Bill Gates Portfolio Is In 3 Stocks
Diversify is the name of the game. Spread your eggs across a lot of baskets. That’s what the professionals say, but why then do the rich do the exact opposite so often?
Take Bill Gates, for example, he’s got 65% of his portfolio allocated to just 3 stocks. Billions upon billions of dollars are invested in less than a handful of stocks and one of them in particular is likely to really surprise you.
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