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Up 60% In 2025, Will The Gold Rally Continue In 2026?
Many experts believe it will. It has been a banner year for gold investors, as the commodity has enjoyed its best run in 46 years. The price of gold shot up again on Wednesday, rising some 1.8% to around $4,190 an ounce as it remains a safe haven amid economic uncertainty and the ongoing Bitcoin and […]
Fed’s FOMC Lowers Rates Again, Dropping Them Another 25 BPs
For the second month in a row, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered interest rates. The FOMC voted to reduce the federal funds rate, which influences all other interest rates in the U.S., by 25 basis points to the 3.75% to 4.00% range. It marks the first time since November 2022 that the rate has […]
The 3 Sectors That Could Gain The Most From Rate Cuts
How should investors adapt to a potentially higher-for-longer rate scenario? The big news of last week was the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates for the first time in 2025. But it didn’t move the needle much for stocks — in fact, the Nasdaq Composite sank, and the S&P 500 was flat. That’s because the 25 […]
Are AI Stocks In A Bubble And Should Investors Be Concerned?
Some leading AI voices are seeing some troubling parallels. The large cap indexes all set new records in August, but it wasn’t the usual suspects that led the way. AI juggernauts Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) barely tread water last month, with Nvidia down slightly, about 1%, and Palantir breaking even. Their performance mirrors the returns of the Morningstar […]
Crypto Wallets For Beginners: What To Watch For And What To Avoid
Learn all about common wallet mistakes that could cost you time, money — or your entire balance Just purchased your first crypto? You’re now among the 70 million American adults who’ve invested in this digital asset. Now, you’ll need a wallet to store your investment — and they’re not all created equal. Learning about crypto wallets can […]
These Two Dividend ETFs Are The Ultimate Hack For Consistent Yield
Looking for consistent yield? These two ETFs are hard to beat. In volatile markets, investors often flock to the safety and security of dividend stocks. That’s because stocks that pay out dividends are typically those of established, well-capitalized companies that have proven track records of generating earnings, cash flows, and navigating volatile markets. The dividends […]
FOMC Makes No Changes To Rates, But 2 Members Dissent
“Economy is not performing as if the moderately restrictive policy is holding it back,” Powell said. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) made no changes to the federal funds rate on Wednesday, keeping it in the 4.25% to 4.50% range, where it has been since December. However, two members of the committee, Michelle Bowman and Christopher […]
The Best Performing Stocks In The First Half Of 2025
Some familiar names were among the biggest losers. The first half of the year was indeed volatile, with wild swings that saw the Nasdaq drop by more than 20%, then gain it all back, and then some. In the first quarter, value stocks outperformed in a period marred by negative GDP growth, but in the second […]
Here’s Why Air Taxi Stocks Are Taking Off
An executive order lifted Joby and Archer Aviation stocks to double-digit percentage gains. Two air taxi stocks, Joby Aviation (NASDAQ:JOBY) and Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) were taking off on Monday, spurred by an executive order that should be favorable for these stocks, and others in the industry. Joby stock jumped some 13.5% on Monday to about $9.25 per share while […]
FOMC Cites Rising Risks As It Holds The Line On Rates
The committee held rates in the 4.25% to 4.50% range. Stocks sank on Wednesday afternoon after the Federal Open Markets Committee decided not to make any changes to the federal funds. This marks the third straight meeting that the Fed has held rates at the 4.25% to 4.50% range. The Fed standing pat was widely […]
