In times of economic uncertainty, many people look to fixed-income investing strategies such as bond ladders or CD ladders. These can provide cash flow that may help cushion against financial setbacks, such as a job loss or a stock market downturn. But which one of those fixed-income investments is better: bonds or CDs? That’s a […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) has reached an inflection point where early leaders are separating from the pack, creating exceptional investment opportunities across the AI value chain. From semiconductor giants to software innovators, the winners in this space offer compelling multiyear growth stories as AI transforms from experimental technology to business necessity. Smart positioning in quality AI

Key Takeaways Nintendo Switch 2 was to hit stores at midnight Thursday. Retailers like Best Buy adjusted their hours for the occasion. The $450 gaming console provides a better audio and visual experience than the original, and controllers that magnetically attach to its sides, Nintendo said. The release has been widely anticipated. Nintendo delayed pre-orders

Key Takeaways Investors are attempting to figure out from day to day what the next twist in Trump’s tariff policy could be and how it might affect stocks.  The upshot, for some, is the belief that Trump eventually delays or otherwise modifies policies the market doesn’t like, so trade-policy negativity will be shaken off before

International stocks have been thriving in 2025, but buying individual stocks from other countries isn’t always easy. One workaround is an international stock ETF — an exchange-traded fund that does the work of researching and investing in foreign stocks for you. But what kind of international ETF may be best for you? They come in

KEY TAKEAWAYS The proposed budget bill would shrink the amount of federal student loans and the variety of loans a college student can take out. About 15% of borrowers are currently capped on student loans, and advocates say lowering that cap will force many students to take out private student loans. The bill proposes adjusting

Shares of Pony AI (PONY -5.06%) soared 112% in May, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The upstart is trying to bring self-driving and autonomous vehicle technology to the masses, with a focus on the Chinese market. It has a market cap of $4.67 billion but minimal sales and huge operating losses. However,

Key Takeaways CrowdStrike shares tumbled on Wednesday after the cybersecurity provider issued a quarterly outlook below Wall Street estimates. The stock broke out from an ascending triangle to hit an all-time high earlier this week in a move that coincided with the relative strength index nudging toward overbought territory. Longer-term bullish momentum was tested on

Some people flip items on Facebook for profit, but I don’t have time to paint an armoir. I’m a 40-something with a full-time job and little kids. I use Facebook Marketplace to sell stuff around the house so I can clear the clutter and get back some of what I paid on past purchases. It’s

Key Takeaways Though the Fed has so far kept its benchmark rate steady in 2025, at least one rate cut is expected this year. If you’re house hunting, you may think waiting for the Fed rate to drop will lead to a lower mortgage rate. But this strategy is flawed. First, there’s no guarantee the