The economy this week July inflation numbers as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index remained stubbornly high. The PCE price index is a key measure watched by the Fed when it considers interest rates. The stock market hit high record highs during the week — but hit some turbulence on Friday after the […]

Chamath Palihapitiya just launched a new SPAC, called American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp. For the first time in nearly three years, investors (finally!) have something to talk about that isn’t related to artificial intelligence (AI). The latest buzz on Wall Street comes from a familiar but controversial corner of the stock market: special purpose acquisition companies

When my 14-year-old started raving about Netflix sleeper hit “KPop Demon Hunters,” an animated film about a Korean girl band battling demons trying to steal human souls, I didn’t give it a lot of thought. But after she’d watched it for the fifth time, she insisted that the whole family sit down and watch together.

Mortgage rates moved a little lower this week, resuming the downward trend we’ve seen as summer ends. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell nine basis points to 6.59%, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. A basis point is one one-hundredth of a percentage point. Current mortgage interest rates might not

The company’s revenue and earnings are becoming less cyclical, and that could help the stock appreciate. So, is Caterpillar (CAT 0.04%) stock poised for a metamorphosis? It’s an important question because if the heavy equipment maker is transforming into a less cyclical company with potentially higher profit margins, then the stock could be due for

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Affirm(AFRM 3.08%) reported fourth quarter fiscal 2025 results on August 28, 2025, with record performance in core metrics and accelerating growth, with GMV, funding capacity, and 0% APR adoption all reaching new highs. Management highlighted a robust credit profile (95% of transactions from repeat borrowers), strong capital markets access (funding capacity up 55% year over

When my 14-year-old started raving about Netflix sleeper hit “KPop Demon Hunters,” an animated film about a Korean girl band battling demons trying to steal human souls, I didn’t give it a lot of thought. But after she’d watched it for the fifth time, she insisted that the whole family sit down and watch together.

Financial advisors and accountants both help people manage their money and reach their financial goals. But certified financial planners (CFPs) and certified public accountants (CPAs) also have very different jobs and different strengths. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two and choose the one that’s best for you. Is a financial advisor the

DICK’S Sporting Goods(DKS -4.68%) reported second quarter 2025 earnings on July 24, 2025, posting 5% comparable sales (comp) growth and non-GAAP EPS of $4.38, and raising full-year comparable sales and EPS guidance. Notable strategic highlights include accelerated House of Sport and Fieldhouse openings, strong momentum in owned and e-commerce channels, and anticipation of the transformationalFoot