How do you invest in stocks

How do you invest in stocks?

If you're planning to invest in stocks, there are a few different ways to get started. Here's what to know now.

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What debt collectors can (and can't) do if you owe money

There are certain approaches debt collectors can take, and some they can't, when trying to collect on a debt.

CBS News - 1d

Do debt collectors get paid if you file for bankruptcy?

Declaring bankruptcy can offer big relief to those buried by debt, but do debt collectors get paid in the process?

CBS News - 2d

DeepSeek vs ChatGPT - how do they compare?

The Chinese AI app has raced to the top of the download charts - does it perform as well as its US rivals?

BBC News - 3d

How do you solve a problem like DeepSeek?

The US was widely considered the leader in AI, but a Chinese startup has called that dominance into question. Hello, and welcome back to TechScape. There was a lot of news last week. To run it down ...

The Guardian - 3d

How to research company stocks in real life when you go to stores or use products

It stresses the importance of knowing what you are investing in.

CNBC - 6d

The rich and famous don’t fear a stock market bubble. That’s why you should.

Elites at Davos believe ‘asset bubble bursts’ is a low risk over the next two years.

MarketWatch - 6d

How the stock market’s January seasonal trade can help you hit your targets

Prepare for four positive trading days; plus, the NYSE “new highs vs. new lows” indicator is bullish.

MarketWatch - 6d

How to lower your investment risk when stocks are so expensive

Also, President Trump’s dominance of AI; cryptocurrency in the first week of his second term; his change-of-mind about tax deductions; and other personal-finance coverage.

MarketWatch - 6d

How to Invest During a Presidency With a Deep Devotion to Profits

Big business has an inside track in the second Trump presidency, and people with a stake in those businesses have reason to rejoice, our columnist writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

How do I stay healthy in my 60s?

People in their 60s are living longer today than in previous generations. We asked experts how they can best prepare. The percentage of people 65 or older has rapidly increased over the last 100 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

Reader callout: do you plan to retire abroad?

Will tax and succession planning affect Britons’ choice of destination?

Financial Times - Jan. 24

How This Investment Banker Became a Mentor and Partner to NBA Superstars

Jim Reynolds built Loop Capital into the biggest Black-owned investment bank in the world. Now, along with some of the NBA’s biggest stars, he’s helping Coco5 become a player in the premium ...

Inc. - Jan. 23

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can plug you into the market

Don’t miss these top money and investing features.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

If You Work for the Federal Government, How Are You Feeling About D.E.I.?

We want to know how workers are processing President Trump’s decision to end hiring practices meant to further diversity, equity and inclusion in the federal work force.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

How do you prove a credit card debt is uncollectible?

Proving that your old credit card debt is uncollectible could save you a lot of hassle — and a lot of money.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Should you sell Apple’s stock? This analyst makes the case with 3 reasons.

Jefferies downgrades Apple’s stock, taking a cautious view on the next couple of quarters and on broader AI demand. Plus, Counterpoint Research notes sluggish China performance.

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

Want to Smell Like Donuts? Beauty Brands Think You Do

The food-beauty crossover is suddenly everywhere. It is the allure of nostalgia, the pull of meme culture, and the sticky-sweet scent of capitalism wafting through the air—and we are eating it up.

Wired - Jan. 18

Smaller crypto may gain more than bitcoin after Trump takes office – should you invest?

Altcoins may have more room to rally than bitcoin after the pro-crypto president elect Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office, with his inauguration scheduled on Monday, industry participants said.

MarketWatch - 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

Do you need an appraisal for a home equity loan?

Considering applying for a home equity loan now? Here's what role an appraisal will play in the process.

CBS News - Jan. 17

NFL divisional round playoff predictions: how do you beat the No 1 seeds?

The best weekend in football whirls into action with Kansas City starting their bid for a three-peat and ends with a blockbuster meeting of MVP candidate. What the Texans need to do to win: CJ ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

NFL divisional round playoff predictions: how do you beat the No 1 seeds?

The best weekend in football whirls into action with Kansas City starting their bid for a three-peat and ends with a blockbuster meeting of MVP candidate

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

How Do You Convince Consumers to Eat Plant-Based Meat?

The imitation meat industry is facing an identity crisis, and the challenge of convincing American consumers to make more planet-friendly choices.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Ask not what your government can do for you

The instinct to over-intervene runs across the political spectrum

Financial Times - Jan. 16

How much should you invest in a long-term CD this January? Experts weigh in

The right deposit amount depends on several factors, experts say. Here's what to weigh to decide.

CBS News - Jan. 15

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

Do you feel hopeless about humanity? Look for the good things – and build a bridge towards them

We all have the capacity for creativity and growth. Hold on to this potential when life seems bleak. Something quite peculiar has happened to my Facebook feed, and I like it. (Yes, I am still on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Most of the ‘Sweet 16’ stocks have dominated. They might do it again in 2025.

This group was first identified by Jefferies in September 2020 and included Nvidia long before the company’s growth explosion began.

MarketWatch - 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

What the Stock Market Could Do During Trump’s First Year, According to History

Over the past century, the S&P 500 has tended to see weaker returns during the first year of a new administration.

Inc. - Jan. 10

‘What are you going to do?’: Distressed fire victim confronts Gov. Newsom

Governor Newsom was challenged during a visit to Palisades by a distressed mother who demanded to know what action he was taking, and asked to join the phone call to President Biden that the ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

As Hamilton turns 40, how well do you know seven-time champion?

Test your knowledge of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who will be starting his 19th season in Formula 1 in 2015.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Nikki Glaser zings Hollywood for Harris support: You can do anything 'except tell the country who to vote for'

Nikki Glaser is ribbing Hollywood stars that their substantial support for Vice President Harris's White House bid failed to win her the presidential race against President-elect Trump. "I am not ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

3 Clever Ways Manipulators Make You Do What They Want and How to Stop Them, According to a Psychology Professor

Wonder if you’re being manipulated? Here’s how to tell.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Do stock holdings reflect individual risk preferences or the growing use of target-date funds?

I suspected most financial assets were in 401(k) plans and most 401(k) holdings were directed by target-date funds, but the data told a somewhat different story.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4