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I inherited $200,000. One of my daughters is married with kids, but the other has debts. Do I split my windfall 50/50?
“She has incurred a lot of debt due to the financial strain of a sick pet, a car loan, student loans and an unpaid military home loan.”November 16 - Business -
AI is changing our money and investing habits — and it’s just the beginning
Financial markets will need much stronger firewalls if regulators hope to control AI’s impact.November 16 - Business -
When clients show signs of dementia, what should financial advisers do?
Take steps now to avoid a financial mess later.November 16 - Business -
Trump just might be able to impose higher tariffs without starting a trade war
The president-elect’s trade policies are still uncertain. But here are some potential pros and cons.November 16 - Business -
Trump’s win sparked stocks for this surprising reason — and it’s fueling the market rally
Investors hate uncertainty; the U.S. election result was quick and orderly.November 16 - Business -
Why the stock market’s ‘Trump bump’ could become a ‘Trump dump’
Are you sure you know more about the stock market than Warren Buffett?November 16 - Business -
‘My father was a teetotaling, fair-minded, liberal-leaning capitalist’: And yet I allowed ‘friends’ to borrow $120K. How do I deal with the fallout?
“Of the original 10 I had earmarked for removal from my life, I’m still in contact with two.”November 16 - Business -
Planning a Roth IRA conversion? Trump’s win and GOP trifecta could buy you more time to act.
The chances are “‘pretty high” that income-tax rates will stay where they are after 2025, one expert said.November 16 - Business -
Will a big firm managing your money boost your odds of financial success?
Bigger may not be better — or it may be just what you need — but there are other factors.November 16 - Business -
Will Trump’s tariffs cause price hikes in electronics? Here’s how his plans could lead to trouble in the semiconductor industry
The semiconductor industry could be facing some serious trouble next year, if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on some of his campaign promises.November 16 - Business -
11 bank stocks trading at low valuations, even after Trump bump
Bank stocks have had quite a run following Donald Trump’s election to a second term as president. But investors need to ask themselves whether or not some of stocks are trading too high.November 16 - Business -
How Trump will transform banking regulation — even with Powell at the Fed
Regulatory change takes time, but Trump can make several moves immediately to gain control of bank supervision and M&A approval.November 16 - Business -
Nvidia tops list of favored S&P 500 stocks on expected sales growth through 2026
Other expected highfliers include KKR, AMD, Microsoft and Live Nation.November 16 - Business -
You get a surprise bill that’s incorrect or unfair. Is it OK not to pay it?
Before you trash a bill, consider the potential hit to your credit score and borrowing rates.November 16 - Business -
‘We’re a fierce advocate and a wise friend’: Here’s what AARP’s new CEO will do for its 38 million members.
Social Security, caregiving, health and advocacy are at the top of her list.November 16 - Business -
The ‘Trump bump’ added $75,000 to my $1.3 million portfolio. I’m 39. Should I retire early and move to Europe?
“I have my eyes set on either Italy or Spain next year, where the cost of living is roughly half of what it would be in the U.S.”November 16 - Business -
Does the U.S. need a secretary of loneliness?
Here’s why governments should invest in fighting social isolation.November 16 - Business -
Investors are bracing for higher-for-even-longer interest rates
Friday’s stronger-than-expected economic data, combined with fresh remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, were adding up to a shift in market participants’ thinking about ...November 16 - Business -
Why it’s not too late to join the gold and bitcoin rush
All-time highs frequently indicate strong fundamentals and tend to attract more investors.November 16 - Business -
I’m a 73-year-old retiree with a 50/50 portfolio whose bonds are doing terribly! Should I sell?
Diversification can be frustrating, but it’s still necessary.November 16 - Business -
Treasury yields finish mixed as spike in rates sparks buying demand
Yields on U.S. government debt closed little changed on Friday after a post-data spike in rates triggered buying demand for most Treasurys.November 15 - Business -
Trump’s Treasury secretary choice: Scott Bessent, Larry Kudlow or Howard Lutnick might be picked
Support for tariffs looks like a key qualification for this crucial job in the next Trump administration.November 15 - Business -
Intuitive Machines’ stock soars as company preps second moon mission for early 2025
Houston-based Intuitive Machines made history in February when its IM-1 mission successfully landed the first commercial lander on the surface of the moon.November 15 - Business -
FuelCell Energy to cut 17% of its staff as part of a global restructuring plan
FuelCell Energy to cut its workforce by 17% as part of a cost-cutting plan, amid slower-than-expected investments in clean energy.November 15 - Business -
Alibaba’s stock turns lower as investments to meet AI demand hurt profitability
Alibaba’s stock knee-jerked up after earnings then reversed lower, as revenue missed expectations and ’aggressive’ investments on AI capabilities weighed on profitability.November 15 - Business -
Druckenmiller poured into regional banks in the third quarter
Stanley Druckenmiller made a big bet on regional banks in the third quarter, that’s likely paid off after a Republican sweep in the elections.November 15 - Business -
Tom DeMark says the stock market is nearing a top as he draws 1929 parallels
Tom DeMark, an award-winning technical analyst who has advised investors including Paul Tudor Jones, Leon Cooperman and Steven A. Cohen, says that a top is likely imminent.November 15 - Business -
Import prices post biggest increase in six months and add to U.S. inflation
The cost of imported goods snapped back in October and added a bit more upward pressure to U.S. inflation, largely because of higher fuel costs.November 15 - Business -
How one vaccine maker responded to a question about RFK Jr. as health secretary
Bavarian Nordic, a maker of the mpox vaccine, on Friday said the incoming Trump administration may present opportunities even after the announcement that noted vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ...November 15 - Business -
Good news for the economy is looking like bad news for stocks
The “growth scares” that helped spark steep but short-lived losses for stocks in early August and again in early September are looking like distant memories.November 15 - Business -
U.S. industrial output battered for second month by Boeing strike, hurricanes
Industrial production fell 0.3% in October, held down by the Boeing strike and the impact of hurricanes Milton and Helene, the Federal Reserve reported Friday.November 15 - Business -
Retail sales climb again ahead of holiday shopping season. U.S. economy still has momentum.
Sales at retailers rose solidly in October and suggested the economy still has plenty of momentum heading into the holiday shopping season.November 15 - Business -
RFK Jr. would rattle health markets as head of HHS, but his confirmation is far from certain, analyst says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would create “significantly more volatility” in health markets if he is confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, making navigating policy risks far more ...November 15 - Business -
Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony AI steers toward U.S. initial public offering
Software maker plans to trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol “PONY.”November 15 - Business -
Taiwan Semiconductor secures CHIPS Act funding for three Arizona plants
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is being awarded up to $6.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding, the Commerce Department said Friday.November 15 - Business -
Orlando Bloom gets caught up in Katy Perry’s legal battle with 1-800-Flowers founder over $15 million real estate deal
Bloom has been asked to testify in a trial next year in which Perry seeks damages from a man whose mansion she purchased in 2020.November 15 - Business -
Big-name investors bought FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment, filings show
High-profile investors including Dan Loeb have flocked to Flutter Entertainment, the Irish gambling company that is the main owner of FanDuel and moved its primary listing to the U.S. in May.November 15 - Business -
Tesla is new pick for Daniel Loeb’s Third Point, as hedge fund ditches Uber
Out with Uber, in with Tesla for Daniel Loeb’s Third Point.November 14 - Business -
Warren Buffett’s new bets on Domino’s and Pool Corp. send those stocks climbing
Berkshire Hathaway initiated these new positions during the third quarter even as it cut back its holdings of big names like Apple and Bank of America.November 14 - Business -
Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut
The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.November 14 - Business