Investing for future jobs, Pritzker optimistic for quantum research advancing in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois has made significant investments for quantum research over the past five years as Gov. JB Pritzker hopes the state can become the next Silicon Valley. Pritzker believes Illinois can be the most competitive state for quantum jobs.
Investing in student parents serves us all | GUEST COMMENTARY
In Maryland, nearly one in five college students is a parent, balancing the demands of higher education with the responsibilities of raising children. This reality calls for a closer look at our practices, procedures and policies to ensure student parents have equitable opportunities to access education, complete their studies and succeed beyond graduation.
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Read MoreTrump's policies would jeopardize Social Security, report finds. 'Beyond irresponsible,' says one expert
Seniors would face heftier cuts to their Social Security benefits sooner than expected if Donald Trump wins the presidential election and his campaign promises are implemented, a new analysis found.
The reserve fund for Social Security would run empty by 2031 instead of the current estimate of 2034 if Trump’s tax breaks, tariffs,
Read MoreDow Jones, S&P 500 decline but Nasdaq outperforms as Nvidia hits record high
The Dow Jones and the S&P 500 took a breather on Monday after registering their best weekly run of 2024 last week. However, the Nasdaq Composite outperformed among the Wall Street indices as shares of Nvidia hit another record high.
The 30-stock Dow Jones fell nearly 350 points on Monday to close below the 43,000 mark,
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Read MoreSilver may have given stellar returns in 2024, but here’s why you shouldn’t invest too much
Despite a robust 30% year-to-date return, silver may not deserve a substantial spot in your investment portfolio, according to a recent report by Anoop Vijaykumar and Divyansh Agnani from Capitalmind Financial Services.
The report explores the benefits of adding uncorrelated assets like gold and silver to a portfolio, highlighting that silver’s contribution to lowering portfolio volatility remains limited.
Read MoreThe Burst
Half A Trillion Dollars Invested In 1 Stock
You’ve heard of the phrase “don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” but what about all your apples? For the past ten years, that’s exactly what tech giant Apple has been doing. With nearly 200 billion in cash on hand, the company has spent over half a trillion dollars in the last decade doling out dividends and buying back its own stock without fail.
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Sell This Stock Now, Ask Questions Later
Sometimes it’s best to sell first and ask questions later. When insiders dump shares at a fast pace, the odds are something sits over the horizon that will derail the share price, but it isn’t yet obvious to public investors.
The information asymmetry insiders enjoy can only be glimpsed through insider transactions,
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