Retirement Accounts Come Roaring Back in 2025
After four years of losing ground under President Biden, retirement plans have made a big after-inflation comeback this year. That’s the conclusion of the new Unleash Prosperity study, “Reversal of Fortune: 401(k) Plan Returns Under Biden and Trump.”
Both equity and bond markets have delivered solid returns this year,
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Read MoreHow to put some of Warren Buffett’s best money and life advice to work for you
You don’t get labeled the “Oracle of Omaha” for nothing.
As one of the world’s most successful investors, Warren Buffett’s views on markets, companies and the economy have always been of great interest on Wall Street and Main Street.
Now 95, Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway,
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Read MoreWhat Warren Buffett's Snowball Metaphor Teaches Us About Life and Long-Term Success
Key Takeaways
- Warren Buffett’s snowball metaphor is that “wet snow” refers to whatever sticks and adds value—skills, knowledge, relationships. The “long hill” that a snowball rolls down is time.
- The snowball metaphor can apply beyond money: friendships, reputation, and expertise also compound over time.
- Buffett bought his first stock at 11.
Dow Jones Today: Stock Futures Little Changed to End Holiday-Shortened Week; Gold, Silver Hit New Record Highs
Got a Big Pile Of Unwanted Stuff to Send Back? You’re Not Alone—It’s Return Season
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Gather up the itchy socks and unwanted accessories. It’s return season.
Returns tend to rise during the last days of December,
The Burst
1 Under-the-Radar Pharma Stock with 90% Upside?
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller has been making large changes to his portfolio recently, leaving retail investors struggling to keep up with what the famous stock picker is thinking.
One of the smaller holdings in Druckenmiller’s portfolio that makes for interesting examination is ARS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SPRY).
Druckenmiller’s 536,900 shares of SPRY are currently valued at around $7 million.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Billionaire Loves These Stocks Most of All
Stanley Druckenmiller doesn’t toss around stock picks like confetti. When he makes a move, it matters not just because of his track record (which is ridiculous by the way) but because his strategy blends macro trends with razor-sharp stock selection.
In 2025, he’s not chasing headlines. He’s making some bold, high-conviction bets, and a few of them are pretty surprising.
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1 Dividend Aristocrat To Be Wary Of
Residential real estate investment trust (REIT) Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) operates in West Coast markets, primarily acquiring, developing, and managing multifamily residential properties. It has a portfolio of more than 60,000 apartment units, primarily located in California and Seattle.
Founded in 1971 and going public in 1994,