A Federal Reserve Crisis of Confidence Threatens the Very Fabric of Wall Street — and Investors May Pay the Price
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have been making history, much to the delight of investors.
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However, historic division at America’s foremost financial institution raises doubts amid a pricey stock market.
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Are Leveraged ETFs Smart Tools or Speculative Bets?
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Leveraged ETFs look like smart investment tools, but a closer look reveals how disastrous they can be.
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These funds have the same risks as margin investing, which can compound your losses.
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High expense ratios and decay risk are two unique headwinds for leveraged ETF investors that can lead to substantial losses.
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Read MoreWhat Does the Average Retiree Really Get From Social Security?
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Social Security benefits are an important source of retirement income.
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Unfortunately, many retirees rely too much on the program and expect it to do more than it will.
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Benefits only replace a small percentage of pre-retirement income.
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Read MoreStock futures are little changed after major averages post gains; Walmart earnings loom: Live updates
Warren Buffett makes last big investment before retirement
NYT is on a digital hot streak
The New York Times is on a digital hot streak—adding 450,000 new online subscribers last quarter and hitting more than 12 million total.
Their revenue jumped over 10%, and profits soared to $344 million for the year.
NYT stock has shot up 57% while other media companies are laying people off.
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Read MoreThe Burst
The Market Just Flashed a Rare Signal
Buying great companies regularly and keeping a cool head has proven to be a time-tested winning formula in the markets.
That said, every now and then, it’s worth paying attention when a technical signal with a track record like this flashes green.
Last week, the market delivered something truly rare: the triggering of the Zweig Breadth Thrust.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Could Nvidia Be the First $10 Trillion Company?
Nvidia might have started as a gaming chip company, but make no mistake it’s now the backbone of the AI revolution.
And if smart money projections hold up, it could become the first company to smash through the $10 trillion valuation barrier. That’s not hyperbole, it’s a plausible trajectory grounded in stunning financials,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
How Do You Pick a Winning Stock?
Investors will often pour through dozens or even hundreds of stocks looking for the best investment options to add to their portfolios. Before doing this, however, it’s important to first understand what a good stock is.
Let’s take a look at some of the factors that define a good investment to understand what makes a potentially lucrative stock.