The Fed's job is not to boost the stock market. Here's what it should be doing.
Central bankers in major advanced economies have settled on 2% inflation as a reasonable target. In 2020, the Fed indicated it would tolerate periods above 2% to compensate for periods below that ...
Will your tax preparer save you money or make costly mistakes? Look for these red flags.
Completing federal tax returns, especially more complex filings, involves a series of judgment calls. You can prepare two sets of returns based on the same data - one using tax-prep software and the ...
Videogame giants are spending more money but losing players - and profits
Players are increasingly sensitive to and irritated by videogames that feel forced or inauthentic.
The stock market looks good from the outside - but inside is another story
The U.S. stock market looks good from the outside, but inside it's decaying. It's easy to overlook this internal deterioration as the major market averages are reaching new all-time highs. But the ...
Gold may soar past $3,000 - but at these prices you're overpaying
Another reason from gold enthusiasts as to why gold is about to soar beyond $3,000 an ounce is that the yellow metal is a good hedge against geopolitical risks. Since such risks seem especially high ...
The stock market is trying to break out - but the bulls can't catch a break
Market breadth has been a bit of a problem. It is our most negative indicator. Even when SPX made a new all-time high for the second day (Feb. 19), breadth was negative in both NYSE and "stocks only" ...
Nvidia options traders are vastly overestimating how earnings will move the stock. Just look at these charts.
Nvidia options aren't a good trade, this expert says. Here's what he likes.
Stock splits tend to boost a company's shares. Here's how to find candidates.
If you want to hunt for stock-split candidates on your own, focus on stocks that trade north of $500. Then favor the ones with the strongest returns. "Stocks usually split after a consistent run of ...
Tell your adult children about your wealth - just don't tell them everything
If you're unsure how much to tell your kids, proceed in stages. In a series of family meetings, start by identifying the trusted professionals you've hired (financial adviser, accountant, lawyer, etc.
Even Warren Buffett is struggling with this stock market. Here's one big reason why.
In other words, there is no practical way for any of us to have statistical confidence that Berkshire Hathaway's market-beating performance over the last 30 years was due to more than luck. That's ...