Washington's timber industry buffeted by regulations, trade war
MORTON, Lewis County — Countless logging trucks rumbled through timber country, their drivers headed toward Hampton Lumber’s sawmill in Morton. Low-hanging clouds touched the tops of the rolling foothills, with patches of land bald from timber harvesting.
“We take our logs and get every bit out of it that we possibly can.
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Read MoreYoung investors tap social media for investing advice, with mixed results
Most investors sift through myriad sources before making an investment decision. Social media is speeding up the process — not always with good results.
A new report from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation dives into how investors use social media and follow “finfluencers” to inform their investment decisions.
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Read MoreSocial Security checks in April may be smaller than you're expecting – here's why
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Older Americans who collect Social Security benefits may notice that their payments aren’t stretching as far in April.
For some, April’s Social Security checks may be smaller than expected, and there’s a reason for this. Some seniors notice fluctuations in their monthly deposit amounts,
Read MoreNASDAQ Index, SP500, Dow Jones Forecasts – Stocks Rebound From Session Lows On Ceasefire Hopes
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Read MoreBLK & STT Enter Nasdaq 100 Index ETFs, Challenge Invesco QQQ Fund
BlackRock, Inc. BLK and State Street Corporation STT are reshaping the competitive landscape of the U.S. ETF market after filing on April 6 and 7, 2026, respectively, to launch Nasdaq 100 Index ETFs. Their entry directly challenges Invesco Ltd.’s IVZ long-standing dominance through its flagship QQQ fund.
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Read MoreThe Burst
I Finally Found an 8% Yielder
Real estate, REITs, dividend stocks, you name it. I’m always looking for new ways to make my money work while I sleep. And one stock I found that’s super interesting for passive income is Main Street Capital (NASDAQ: MAIN).
It has the hallmarks of being one of the best passive income machines I’ve seen,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Why Bitcoin’s Path to $1 Million May Be More Realistic Than You Think
With a market cap north of $2.2 trillion, more than half the value of every cryptocurrency combined, Bitcoin is a financial phenomenon.
But one of its most outspoken champions, Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor, doesn’t think Bitcoin’s story has even started. In fact, his latest forecast makes today’s price tag look like pocket change.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Up 94% Will This Semi Stock Keep Soaring?
Semiconductor and data infrastructure company Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) absolutely trounced the market last year by a factor of over 3x, delivering a trailing 12-month return of almost 94%.
While the stock was rising gradually all year, the company’s shares soared in early December and finished the year extremely strong.
Why are Marvell shares rising,
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