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
Stock Market Today, Feb. 18: Kenvue Rises After Earnings Beat Expectations
Kenvue (NYSE:KVUE), maker of consumer health products including Tylenol, Neutrogena, and Listerine, closed Wednesday at $18.88, up 2.55%. The stock moved higher after Q4 results beat expectations and analysts raised price targets, while investors are watching progress on the pending Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) acquisition and related restructuring plans.
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Read MoreStock Market Today, Feb. 20: Kosmos Energy Surges After Ghana Extends Licenses to 2040 and Details $2B Drilling Plan
Kosmos Energy rallied after Ghana extended its key offshore licenses through 2040 and the company outlined a 20-well drilling expansion.
Kosmos Energy
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The Burst
Will Amazon Stock Make You a Millionaire In 10 Years?
Amazon isn’t just a retailer. It’s an ecosystem and it’s hard to find another company with the same mix of scale, efficiency, and stickiness across multiple trillion-dollar industries.
Start with e-commerce. Amazon’s scale gives it a cost advantage that smaller rivals simply can’t touch. After pouring tens of billions into logistics, robotics, and AI-driven warehouse optimization,
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Why Nucor’s Stock Dip Could Be a Golden Opportunity in Disguise
Nucor (NYSE: NUE) isn’t just another steelmaker churning out metal for skyscrapers and rebar. It’s a powerhouse that has weathered economic storms, steel cycles, and shifting energy costs, all while steadily raising its dividend for over the past half century.
Yet, despite that remarkable consistency, investors seems to be snoozing on Nucor right now so is it time to buy?
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
1 Stock Buffett Likes More Than Apple
Stocks have pulled back in the past month, as interest rates and inflation continue to dog the market. The AI excitement that gripped investors earlier in the year has abated somewhat, leading to recent pullbacks in stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft.
Apple has struggled to make an impact with investors because the company has lagged behind its competitors in launching AI-powered products.