A forgettable Friday on the equities market and intensifying worries about the state of global trade inspired many investors to avoid cryptocurrencies throughout the day. In late afternoon trading, it was hard to find any that were even trading sideways, let alone adding to their value. Among the host of decliners was top coin Ethereum […]

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% on Friday, May 30, 2025, as President Trump rekindled his tough rhetoric on China and a key report revealed softening inflation. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals shares plummeted after the company’s experimental COPD treatment fell short of expectations in a late-stage clinical trial. Makeup seller Ulta Beauty reported better-than-expected

Whether you’re looking for a quick getaway or a long-awaited trip to the sunny islands, choosing a high-end hotel can elevate your entire Caribbean vacation. These stays typically come with a higher price tag, but often include food, drinks and first-rate amenities that add exceptional value. And if you use points to cover some or

May was the best month for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite since November 2023, with the indexes rising 6.2% and 9.6%, respectively.  Investors entered the month cautiously optimistic. Employment data at the beginning of the month suggested the economy remained on solid footing. Meanwhile, White House officials were signaling a desire to ease tensions

While you might assume that retirement coincides with paying off your mortgage, times are changing. A growing share of Americans ages 65 and older are holding mortgage loans and other debt. In 1998, 26% of Americans ages 65-74 held home-secured debt such as mortgages, yet by 2022, that grew to 32.2%. This trend is particularly

Uber (UBER -0.34%) shares have been in the fast lane. Just this year, they’re up 48% (as of May 28). In the past five years, they have soared an impressive 156%, crushing the broader market by a wide margin. The market has become enthused with the business, thanks in large part to strong financial results

You’ve probably heard the term “quantum computing” before. You may not understand it — very few people really do — but you’ve likely heard those words at some point in the last few years. According to Google Trends data, interest in the term “quantum computing” has more than doubled over the last year. There’s even

Over the past year, the price of car insurance has increased 6.4%, according to the April 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI). That increase is a continuation of the price surge observed over the past several years. An uptick in personal injury litigation is one of the factors linked to increasingly expensive premiums. Key Takeaways Car

Home insurance is a critical tool for homeowners because it provides a form of financial protection against risk and loss. If you already have homeowners insurance, it still pays to shop around periodically. Comparison shopping lets you make sure you’re getting the best price and coverage, and can save you hundreds of dollars. Use the

Mortgage rates may keep climbing in June, continuing an unsteady upward march that began after higher tariffs were announced in April. Whether or not the tariffs remain in place pending judicial appeals, they affected interest rates in April and May. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained above 6.75% since the middle of April, and many