As a journalist deeply entrenched in the world of finance, I've witnessed firsthand the emotional rollercoaster that the market can be. Today’s daily headlines yell out about wins and losses, setting a firestorm of reactions from investors in motion. Looking back, I find nearly all of these reactions greatly exaggerated....
The temptation to treat high-end goods like assets is irresistible. It’s no wonder we’re hearing headlines trumpeting that Hermès Birkin bags have been beating the stock market. In the background, speculation fills the air of limited pieces fetching record-breaking sums. As a journalist immersed in the world of finance, I've...
The S&P 500 has faced its own share of volatility in 2025, flirting with correction territory just last week. The main U.S. stock index is clawing to avoid its fifth consecutive week of declines. Year-to-date it is down 4% for the year. Market analysts warn that this volatility can create...
CEO Elon Musk just announced plans to begin production of its new humanoid robot, Optimus on the Fremont factory in California. Combined, they hope to produce about 5,000 of them this year. The robot, touted by Elon Musk as "the most sophisticated humanoid robot on Earth," represents a significant step...
FedEx shares took a huge hit, sinking over 8% after the parcel delivery behemoth cut its full-year guidance. The company pinned this change on “persistent weakness and uncertainty” in the U.S. industrial economy. The announcement caused shockwaves in the market, sending the entire market tumbling as investor mood turned sour....
At one point on Thursday, Accenture’s stock was down almost 8%. This dramatic drop-off comes as the company is already starting to feel the effects of stricter federal spending policies. The revenue impact is due to the Department of Government Efficiency, led by the Trump administration’s former tech czar, cutting...
As of last week, the S&P 500—the most important single benchmark for the U.S. stock market—officially entered a correction. It fell 10% from its recent peak in February. This decline mirrors investor uncertainty among an erratic and inconsistent policy landscape from the Trump administration, especially on tariffs. The S&P 500...
This "bucket approach" is an investment strategy for retirement that aims to shelter retirees’ portfolios from the risk of a stock market crash. This strategy follows the idea of splitting a portfolio into clearly-defined buckets, with each going to work on something different. Amy Arnott, a portfolio strategist with Morningstar...
We hear about it constantly. Famed for it being a leading indicator of economic prosperity, a weather vane on the roof of our national wallet. But is it really the gold standard, best measure ever, metrics by which all other metrics should be judged? As a journalist who has spent...
Ever been sold your insurance policy as not just a safety net but a wise financial move, too? It’s a dangerous proposal, I recognize. Imagine the opportunity of having the benefit of protection along with the potential for financial growth. You’ll have a chance to hear directly about what’s new...
Artificial intelligence has gone from an imagined technological fantasy to an integral part of our everyday lives. From super-personalized recommendations on our separate site OverTraders.com to the algorithms that are reshaping our financial markets, AI’s influence can’t be overstated. This rapid integration comes with a chilling undercurrent: the potential for...
The quick fix is perhaps the most potent temptation of all, particularly in the realm of weight loss. We know we’re all living in a world bombarded with images of unrealistic bodies. After all, the allure of losing weight with no effort — just a prescription — is difficult to...
The digital world is the new great power arena, and America’s technological dominance is being threatened. China’s acceleration to establish itself as a technology superpower arguably presents the most consequential challenge. To remain secure and keep America first in innovation, the United States needs an urgent and fundamental recalibration of...
The excitement over the new miracle weight loss drugs is surely overwhelming your ears. Promising quick results, these drugs are rapidly gaining traction, fueled by aggressive marketing and the desperation of millions struggling with obesity. A crucial question lingers: Are we prioritizing a quick fix over sustainable, long-term solutions? I’m...
The financial media loves to sell an image of recessions as cleansing fires, roasting out all the weak businesses and uncovering all those buried opportunities. I consider this narrative very perilously rosy. Though some will come through untouched, or perhaps even in a more advantageous position, the truth is much...
In the digital age, transparency and national security are no longer easy to distinguish. This is a recipe for disaster with a minefield of easily avoidable breaches which can have catastrophic impacts. I strongly agree that leaking sensitive information is a treasonous crime. When these types of breaches threaten our...