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AUGUST 31, 2023
Jonathan Novy, one of our advisors and insurance experts at Ritholtz Wealth, joined me this week to discuss questions about emergency funds, investing when you don’t have a 401k, annuity yields and long-term care insurance. Further Reading: Why I’m More Worried About the Bond Market Than the Stock Market 1The same is true of CDs. I looked at 5 year CD yields at Marcus today.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA) focuses on synthetic biology. In short, it builds platforms to program cells as easily as programming a computer. On Tuesday, Gingko stock soared 24% after the company partnered up with Alphabet 's Google Cloud to build next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) platforms for biological engineering and biosecurity. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Aug. 29, 2023.
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Private Equity Insights
AUGUST 31, 2023
Private equity firm KSL said on Monday it intends to buy Hersha Hospitality Trust , the owner of 25 U.S. lifestyle and luxury hotels, in an all-cash transaction worth about $1.4bn. The move would take private Hersha at an approximately 60% premium to the real-estate investment trust’s closing stock price on Friday. The deal is slated to close by year-end after shareholders okay the move.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
Scraping together enough cash to invest in the stock market isn't easy. Between monthly bills and other living expenses, paying down high-interest credit card debt, and topping up your emergency savings, many things take precedence. But if you do have some money to invest -- say, $1,000 or so -- you should consider buying shares in an elite business that can help you protect and grow your wealth.
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AUGUST 31, 2023
VinFast Auto (NASDAQ: VFS) has been stealing the show these past few weeks. The company was worth close to $190 billion at the start of the week, making it the third-most valuable carmaker in the world. Since Monday, the stock is down 50%, and more pain might be on the horizon. In this video, I explain why this stock has soared, why it is crashing, and why I'm not touching it (yet).
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Warren Buffett was born in 1930, right in the middle of the Great Depression. He bought his first stock at just 11 years of age, and by 1965, he was operating his own investment company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , which he still runs today. Buffett has successfully navigated every post-Depression crisis, and he has created value for his investors through every evolution of the U.S. economy.
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Investors tend to get excited when a company splits its stock, and not just because the end result is a cheaper share price. Instead, a stock split is an implicit indicator of a good business. Only substantial share price appreciation makes a stock split necessary, and companies rarely wind up in that position by chance. Several high-profile stock splits have occurred in the last few years, including: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) : 4-for-1 split in August 2020.
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Social Security is a key source of financial well-being for millions of Americans. In fact, 88% of retired workers depend on Social Security benefits to some degree, and 82% of current workers believe benefits will be a meaningful source of income when they retire, according to Gallup. Given those statistics, retired workers and current workers alike must know which factors impact their Social Security payments (and which do not).
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Cathie Wood is one of the most vocal technology bulls on Wall Street. She's the head of Ark Investment Management, which manages eight exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on different segments of the tech sector. The firm has issued some incredibly optimistic forecasts, specifically regarding the potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Ark believes AI could add a staggering $200 trillion in output to the global workforce by 2030, thanks to its ability to speed up everything from computer pro
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Some people have hailed Quantum computing as the future of computing, with the potential to develop solutions to climate change, improve drug discovery, develop new ways to generate and store energy, and so much more. One of the leading companies in this field is IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) , which has made significant breakthroughs in developing quantum computing technology.
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Warren Buffett has steered Berkshire Hathaway to mind-blowing returns across his tenure as chief executive officer, but he's better known as a value investor than as a high-flying growth-stock enthusiast. On the other hand, the Oracle of Omaha has added some intriguing, forward-looking technology plays to his company's portfolio in recent years. Given the famously successful investor's focus on backing high-quality companies and penchant for identifying long-term market opportunities, the Berksh
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AUGUST 31, 2023
In Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) latest 13F filing, investors saw that Warren Buffett and his team remain a net seller of stocks. However, there was a very interesting addition to the portfolio. Well, three additions to be precise. In the second quarter, Berkshire added not one, but three different homebuilders to its portfolio. They are three of the largest U.S. builders, D.R.
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Imagine sitting back in your armchair and earning income without doing a single thing. This might sound like a dream, but if you own a dividend stock, it's actually reality. These players pay you just for owning them. So it's no surprise many investors eagerly add these sorts of stocks to their portfolios, to boost gains during good times and limit losses during bad times.
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors in history. His company, Berkshire Hathaway , has outperformed the S&P 500 index each year on average for more than 50 years by investing in stable so-called value stocks. Buffett tends to avoid technology stocks because he prefers to invest in businesses he understands, particularly those producing strong profits and those returning money to shareholders.
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AUGUST 31, 2023
How much you receive in Social Security benefits depends heavily on you. The decisions you make before you retire have significant repercussions later. It's possible to collect up to $4,555 per month in Social Security benefits. But there are three steps you must take to claim this maximum amount. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Work for at least 35 years Let's start with what's probably the easiest prerequisite to collecting the maximum monthly Social Security benefit.
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Unlike many investment trends, artificial intelligence (AI) investing spans multiple industries. There are hardware investments, software companies, and end-use opportunities to take advantage of, but one company often discussed is Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW). Snowflake is a software company that gives its users the ability to handle large data sets, a key part of the AI value chain.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
Realty Income (NYSE: O) did it, and so did International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM). So, on the surface, Kellogg (NYSE: K) isn't unique in my portfolio. But the difference with Kellogg is that the iconic food maker's good company/bad company spin-off is likely to lead to a major adjustment in both the business and the dividend policy. I'm thinking about selling the stock so I'm not left with a bad business and a reduced income stream.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
Warren Buffett turns 93 today. He was born on Aug. 30, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, where he still resides. Through the years, Buffett has built Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) into one of the biggest companies in the world, and he has become one of the wealthiest people in the world. He continues to be a great source of wisdom for investors.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Food insecurity is a serious issue that impacts millions of people worldwide, including right here at home. Nearly 34 million Americans lived in food-insecure households in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In addition to adults, millions of children are impacted. Several U.S. states are taking action to ensure children get the food they need.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) , a powerhouse in the retail sector, continues to deliver strong operating results, and positive news on most fronts has many investors wondering if now is the time to get in with shares of the company. Investors may also seek reassurance about the company's equilibrium between dividend distribution and expansion aspirations.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
A retirement plan is vital if you want financial security as a senior. And you don't just need a plan, you need a good plan. And that means there are some mistakes you should avoid as you consider what your future will look like. As you set money goals and figure out how you'll support yourself as a retiree, here are four things you definitely don't want to do during the process.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
Some companies built their business models to pay attractive dividends. They generate stable and growing cash flow to support an above-average and steadily rising payout. Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN) (NYSE: CWEN.A) , Crown Castle (NYSE: CCI) , and Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) stand out for their dividends. The trio currently offers yields above 6% on payouts they expect to continue growing.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
Disney (NYSE: DIS) is going through a number of transitions at once, and the market isn't happy with what it's seeing. But dig a little deeper, and Disney has a solid core and is well positioned for the future of streaming. In this video, Travis Hoium highlights why this could be a multibagger stock. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Aug. 28, 2023.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been the first U.S. company to cross several key valuation thresholds: $1 trillion, $2 trillion, and now $3 trillion. However, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been trailing Apple every step of the way and often crosses these thresholds (except for $3 trillion) not long after Apple does. The road to either company achieving a $5 trillion valuation is likely a way off, but which company has the easier path to accomplishing this goal?
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AUGUST 30, 2023
To say that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is in a bull market would be slightly premature, yet at the same time its gain of almost 70% in 2023 makes the depths of the bear market feel like an eternity ago. As Bitcoin tries to shake off a brutal crypto winter, it can be challenging to discern its current position. But with some added historical context, it becomes evident that investors typically have the most to gain when Bitcoin seems to be in limbo.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
After climbing more than 30% year to date, the Nasdaq Composite is just 15% away from a new record high, the most conservative threshold for a new bull market. Investors looking to capitalize on that momentum may be drawn to what Wall Street has dubbed the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, a group of seven megacap companies that collectively account for more than 40% of the Nasdaq Composite by weighted exposure: Apple Microsoft Alphabet Amazon Nvidia Tesla Meta Platforms Investors can think of the Mag
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been volatile lately. After hovering near the $30,000 mark for several weeks, a handful of mildly bearish news items drove the largest crypto down to $26,000. Then, a helpful legal verdict briefly pushed Bitcoin past $28,000 again. These unpredictable price swings beg the question -- is it time to buy Bitcoin at a reasonable price, or time to sell before the coin takes a swan dive?
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AUGUST 29, 2023
News of a multibillion-dollar settlement might not seem likely to drive a stock higher, but that's exactly what happened to 3M (NYSE: MMM) on Monday. According to Bloomberg, the company has agreed to pay more than $5.5 billion to put to rest long-standing litigation accusing it of selling faulty earplugs to the U.S. military. The agreement will resolve more than 300,000 lawsuits from individuals impacted by the earplugs. 3M would reportedly pay out the sum over a five-year period, though the dea
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AUGUST 29, 2023
Longtime Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shareholders know how volatile its stock can be. After reaching its peak price of about $410 per share, it tumbled last year along with many other technology and growth stocks. But shares have rebounded in 2023, nearly getting back to $300 per share in mid-July. After a month-long decline that took it back down to around $215, the stock is marching higher again.
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AUGUST 29, 2023
This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, please contact a lawyer. If you're at the point in your life where you're seriously looking at your final wishes, you may well find yourself deciding whether to use either a living trust or a will as the main vehicle for distributing your assets when the time comes.
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AUGUST 29, 2023
Telecom giant AT&T (NYSE: T) is rapidly expanding its fiber internet business. Along with 5G, fiber represents one of the company's critical long-term growth opportunities. While demand for AT&T's legacy wireline services is in decline, the fiber business is already big enough to drive growth for the consumer wireline segment. AT&T had 7.7 million fiber subscribers at the end of the second quarter, up from 6.6 million one year prior.
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AUGUST 29, 2023
The latest part of the Biden Administration's student loan relief effort is an income-driven repayment (IDR) plan known as the SAVE Plan. In this video, I'll explain how the SAVE Plan could lower your student loan payments, make loan forgiveness easier, and more. 10 stocks we like better than Walmart When our analyst team has an investing tip, it can pay to listen.
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AUGUST 29, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to boost labor output across most industries. In fact, a study conducted by exchange-traded fund organizer Ark Invest concluded that automation tools could more than double the productivity of the average knowledge worker. That selling point could propel the value of the AI software market to $14 trillion by 2030, up from $1 trillion in 2021.
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AUGUST 30, 2023
Traditional banking has been forever disrupted by fintech challengers that offer easy-to-use digital services, often at much lower fees. Established banks have all tried to adopt the new model and stay relevant in this new world of digital financial services, and the consumer has benefited in many ways. SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is one of the most popular online financial services providers, and while its performance has been largely positive, its stock price has been volatile.
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