How you as an investor can avoid mistakes that are made even by Warren Buffett and other market veterans

Also: Warnings from the stock and real-estate markets; Eli Lilly’s success; a mixed response to Nvidia; and how cuts to Social Security and other government agencies can affect you or loved ones.

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Investors love Buffett and then ignore what he says. How to avoid these mistakes made in 2024.

Larry Swedroe, author of several investing books, talks about the biggest mistakes investors make year after year, and how they can break the cycle.
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3 tips from Warren Buffett's 2025 shareholder letter that can make you a smarter investor

Warren Buffett's annual shareholder letters are often considered valuable fonts of investing wisdom. Here are three key lessons from his 2025 edition.
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Warren Buffett’s growing cash pile and 3 other things to watch for in Berkshire’s investor letter

Investors are awaiting Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett’s annual investor letter, in which he typically expounds on Berkshire’s performance along with anecdotes and vignettes about ...
MarketWatch - Feb. 21
Even Warren Buffett is struggling with this stock market. Here’s one big reason why.

Investors will be looking closely at Berkshire Hathaway’s cash position.
MarketWatch - 6d
What Warren Buffett really thinks about the stock market

A “Buffett Indicator” for the world.
MarketWatch - 3d
Momentum investors have amplified the bond-market rally, says JPMorgan. Here’s how far they can take things.

One of the reasons that government bonds have surged in value lately is that momentum investors have amplified the move.
MarketWatch - 1d
Warren Buffett’s waiting for a ‘wild swing’ to the downside for stocks, says veteran Berkshire watcher

Warren Buffett didn’t tip his hand in his annual letter to investors on Saturday, but it’s become apparent that he’s waiting for a big-time downturn in stocks before deploying his vast and growing ...
MarketWatch - 4d
Luka Doncic Shows Dallas How It Could Have Made a Grave Mistake

Doncic’s transcendent talent is so rare that it should be given every opportunity to be maximized, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The New York Times - 2d
Warren Buffett prefers stocks over cash and other takeaways from his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders

Warren Buffett, in his annual letter to shareholders, defends Berkshire’s cash pile but says the company will always prefer equities when they’re attractive.
MarketWatch - 6d
Market winners can fall hard — as investors in these favorite stocks found out

‘Magnificent Seven’ investors, take note.
MarketWatch - 4d
Unpacking Warren Buffett’s Wisdom for Shareholders

The 94-year-old Berkshire Hathaway CEO just published his latest letter from a six-decade tenure.
Inc. - 4d
Warren Buffett: You don't need to attend college to be a great CEO—'I never look at where a candidate has gone to school'

When Warren Buffett selects CEOs for Berkshire Hathaway-owned companies, he doesn't care about where they went to college, he wrote in a shareholders letter.
CNBC - 2d
Formerly anti-vax parents on how they changed their minds: ‘I really made a mistake’

Researchers believe personal stories are more persuasive than facts alone in addressing vaccine skepticism. When Nikki Hill Johnson’s first daughter was born in 2012, Johnson didn’t hesitate to ...
The Guardian - 1d
2025 NFL interior OL market: Top free agents, best team fits, projected deals for Trey Smith, other veterans

A look at some of the best interior offensive linemen who could be available this offseason
CBS Sports - 2d
How far back can the IRS claim you owe money?

The IRS can't collect most back taxes indefinitely. Here's how long the agency has to collect on money you owe.
CBS News - 1d
Gold is hot — but a classic Warren Buffett rule suggests caution, advisor says

Investors have flocked to gold, which is generally perceived as a safe haven in times of turmoil.
CNBC - 3d
Neuroscience Says 2 Minutes a Day Can Make You Less Stressed, More Focused, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain

Too busy for self care? This type of (in)activity provides clear cognitive benefits.
Inc. - Feb. 20
A Psychologist Explains How to Shut Your Brain Up So You Can Finally Get to Sleep

Too much going on at work to fall asleep? Research shows a simple technique called ‘cognitive shuffling’ can help quiet your brain.
Inc. - Feb. 21
Warren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn’t explain why in annual letter

The mystery over Warren Buffett’s surprisingly defensive stance deepened over the weekend.
NBC News - 6d
Warren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn't explain why in annual letter

"The great majority of your money remains in equities," Buffett wrote in his highly-anticipated annual letter. "That preference won't change."
CNBC - 6d
Warren Buffett Used the Same Word 13 Times in His Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, and the Reason Is Inspiring

‘During the 2019-23 period, I have used the words ‘mistake’ or ‘error’ 16 times in my letters to you.’
Inc. - 6d
Warren Buffett, warning of ‘scoundrels’ and ‘fiscal folly,’ slashes his exposure to U.S. stocks

Instead, the “Oracle of Omaha” has become a “committed” and “long-term” investor in a handful of Japanese companies.
MarketWatch - 4d
Warren Buffett Says There’s 1 Choice That Separates Those Who Flourish From Those Who Fail

Buffett’s simple rule for success just may work for you.
Inc. - 4d
Warren Buffett Says This One Simple Everyday Habit Sets Successful People Apart

Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman and CEO once shared a simple, effective idea for taking charge of your life.
Inc. - 2d
Investors call for shake-up of Europe’s ‘failed’ securitisation market

Fund managers and insurers say long-overdue reforms could unlock hundreds of billions of euros in financing
Financial Times - Feb. 21
Stagflation is a new threat to the stock-market rally. What investors should know.

Worries about an unwelcome mix of inflation and stagnating economic growth are back, only this time such fears are becoming harder for investors to shake off.
MarketWatch - 4d
ETFs that allow investors to make big bets on market moves are gaining in popularity

Leveraged ETFs amplify the daily returns of an index or stock using financial derivatives.
CNBC - 4d
The stock market is luring investors with promises. Here’s why they should be nervous.

The S&P 500’s false upside breakouts should give stock buyers pause.
MarketWatch - 1d
How a Marine veteran broke a world record for scuba diving

Barrington Scott, who learned to swim after enlisting in the Marines, completed dives on every continent in just 19 days.
CBS News - 2d
Can you collect Social Security if you owe back taxes?

If you're trying to collect Social Security benefits, it's important to know how your tax debt could impact that.
CBS News - 4h
Can you dispute your tax bill with the IRS?

Receiving an unexpected tax bill from the IRS doesn't mean you're automatically obligated to pay it.
CBS News - 4d
The Biggest Upcoming Games That You Can Preorder Now

We're only two weeks into 2025, and we've already seen some exciting big releases, including Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 , Civilization VII , and Dynasty Warriors Origins , and Donkey Kong ...
GameSpot - 2d
Will your tax preparer save you money or make costly mistakes? Look for these red flags.

How to make sure you get what you pay for.
MarketWatch - 6d
What else can Canada and Mexico do to avoid Trump’s tariffs? America’s neighbors may slap new tariffs on China.

As traders worldwide wait to see if U.S. President Donald Trump once again holds off on putting new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the head of the U.S. Treasury Department has highlighted one ...
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2025 NFL All-Free Agent Team: Chiefs, Eagles, Vikings headline best veteran talent on the market

Assembling a full lineup from projected free agents
CBS Sports - 4d
How Walking App WeWard Scored Venus Williams as an Investor

Why the seven-time Grand Slam champ and serial entrepreneur is backing a startup that bills itself as the Duolingo of walking.
Inc. - 2d
How Verlander made immediate impact at Giants spring training

Justin Verlander wasted no time ingratiating himself with his new San Francisco Giants teammates and coaches.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
How LaVine, Kings made NBA history in blowout win over Hornets

Zach LaVine and the Kings made NBA history in Sacramento's blowout 130-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night at Golden 1 Center.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
President Trump is losing the stock market war to the rest of the world so far. Here's where investors are taking advantage

Emerging market stocks, China and European stocks are beating U.S. indexes since the inauguration of Donald Trump.
CNBC - Feb. 21

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