Why Its Time to Tweak Your Investments after Lofty Stock Returns in 2024

The most hated investments in 2024 outperformed Wall Street’s favorites — again

Our author’s annual “Pariah Capital” picks beat the world’s top money managers.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

Why Russian ships have returned to Kremlin's base in Syria

Analysts say the return suggests that Moscow is preparing to evacuate one of its most valuable overseas bases.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Insomniac Games Teases Potential Return To The Movies Under Its New Leadership

Big changes are taking place at Marvel's Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games, and with new leaders stepping in to take over the studio, the team is once again interested in bringing some of its ...

GameSpot - Jan. 22

Why Trump may need big companies to spend less on stock buybacks

Tech companies have gone big on stock buybacks, but the industry may need to spend more on capital expenditures to realize the president’s economic goals.

MarketWatch - Jan. 22

Tech is now betting on AI ‘agents.’ Will they boost stocks or take your job?

Software companies like Salesforce are marketing their newest generative artificial-intelligence products as “agents” and “digital labor” — but analysts doubt agentic AI’s ability to take jobs or ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

Is a Celtics rotation tweak helping starters regain their mojo?

Has Joe Mazzulla found the secret to unlocking the Celtics' starting five? Chris Forsberg explores the impact of a recent rotation shift in Boston.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

Quiz: Test your knowledge of 2024-25 Champions League

Test your knowledge of 2024-25 Champions League, with the first phase poised to resume with matchday seven.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Why Your Business Strategy Might Be Dead Wrong (And What to Do About It)

When it comes to strategy, ‘better’ can be much worse.

Inc. - Jan. 20

CFP doesn't rule out 'tweaks' to format for 2025

While no major decisions were made regarding the 12-team College Football Playoff format at a meeting Sunday, "tweaks" for 2025 haven't been ruled out.

ESPN - Jan. 19

Bank of America Awards Employees Stock After Strong 2024 Performance

Bank of America’s stock surged 30.5 percent in 2024.

Inc. - Jan. 18

Tempted to swap your stocks for bonds this year? Here's why we're sticking with equities

Trying to consistently hop in and out of asset classes is not a game we want to play.

CNBC - Jan. 18

How President Trump and the dollar might affect your investment portfolio

Also: Value stocks, the start of earnings season, retirement planning for people of all ages and a new development in the space race.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Why the stock market turned around this week — plus, the portfolio winners and losers

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now

In the absence of a strong IPO market, founders should focus on sustainable growth. Here’s how.

Inc. - Jan. 17

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help your portfolio go further

The new year is a good time to make long-term plans for your money and finances.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

CDC upgrades its advisory on bird flu. Will Moderna’s stock get a boost?

CDC officials say medical professionals are seeing more patients whose illness cannot be traced back to an infected animal or bird.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

AMD gets another downgrade. Here’s why analysts are souring on the stock.

Wolfe Research expects AMD’s AI business to disappoint this year relative to current market expectations.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Why ‘Beating China’ in AI Brings Its Own Risks

The US is increasingly intent on winning the AI race with China. Experts say this ignores the benefits of collaboration—and the danger of unintended consequences.

Wired - Jan. 15

Why SpaceX’s Starship Test Could Be its Most Important Yet

The world’s biggest rocket just got a bit bigger, and its upcoming launch is meant to support its next-generation Starlink satellites.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Why Visa’s stock could be a better play than Mastercard’s this year

Visa’s more U.S.-focused business looks like an asset, according to Seaport Research.

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Why your 401(k) may be breaking the first rule of investing

Are you as diversified as you think?

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

U.S. stocks are falling. Here’s why Goldman says to stay invested in 2025.

Here’s why it worth staying invested in the U.S. stock market despite the recent rout and higher bond yields, according to Goldman Sachs Group’s wealth-management business

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

Why this fund manager is fighting higher inflation with dividend stocks

These high-quality, dividend-paying stocks in 3 sectors stand to benefit from rising prices.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Why SEC Basketball Is Its Own Worst Enemy

The conference’s superiority this season also ensures something else: carnage, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Investing in Stocks and Bonds Will Be Trickier Under Trump

Sizzling returns may well continue, but our columnist suggests that it would be wise to prepare for the next storm.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Here's when you can start filing your 2024 tax returns

The new tax season is here. Read on to learn when you can file your 2024 tax return and get your refund.

CBS News - Jan. 10

3 ways to maximize your savings returns in 2025

With interest rates falling, being savvy about your savings is key. Here's how to boost your returns this year.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate threshold

ABC News - Jan. 9

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can guide your money decisions

Don’t miss these top money and investing features.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Why does Trump want Greenland and what do its people think?

Though the president-elect's rhetoric is unusual, for over a century a succession of US presidents have tried to gain control of Greenland.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Why a return to Obama-era policy on Cuba would be a big mistake

Advocates for returning to the Obama Cuba policy would have the United States join in the complicity of the European Union and Canada in subsidizing with tax dollars a 65-year-old dictatorship

The Hill - Jan. 8

'Why are your eyebrows like that?' - Toone & Turner react to their funniest moments

Manchester United's Ella Toone and Millie Turner look back on some of their best moments together. Available to UK users only.

BBC News - Jan. 8

2024 Patriots Stock Watch: Drake Maye shines, rookie WRs disappoint

What should we take away from the 2024 Patriots season? Our Patriots insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry reveal their Stock Up and Stock Down picks.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report

The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Here's why you should clean your pillows. according to experts

To learn how to clean pillows, I spoke with experts for their guidance. You can use products like Resolve Spot and Stain Remover, Tide Fabric Spray and more to.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Tesla faces more risk than its stock reflects, prompting a downgrade

Tesla Inc.’s stock slipped 3.4% Tuesday, after Bank of America downgraded the stock to neutral from buy, arguing that it already reflects the long-term potential of such items as robotaxi and ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Op-ed: Here’s why estate planning is a gift for your family

Estate planning isn't about focusing on your demise, one advisor says; it's about taking control and making decisions that ensure your loved ones are cared for.

CNBC - Jan. 7

U.S. stocks dominated global markets in 2024 — why they likely won’t in 2025

The U.S. stock market remained the envy of the world in 2024, extending its outperformance against international peers and claiming an even bigger slice of the multitrillion-dollar global equity ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Global VC investments rose 5.4% to $368.5B in 2024, but deals fell 17% | NVCA/Pitchbook

Global venture capital investments rose to $368.5 billion in 2024, up 5.4% from $349.4 billion a year earlier, the NVCA/Pitchbook said.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Jim Cramer explores why consumer goods stocks are seeing losses

CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Monday's market action and gave his take on why a large swath of stocks are notching losses.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Why Its Time to Tweak Your Investments after Lofty Stock Returns in 2024

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