Your 401(k) may need some all-weather protection

With retail investors in the grip of stock-market turmoil, a fund that protects against all kinds of financial risks seems like a good idea. Is it?

MarketWatch - Mar. 18

Intel’s stock is on a 5-day hot streak — but it’s still below last month’s highs

Despite excitement over Intel’s new CEO, shares are still below the company’s year-to-date highs — in February, when investors were expecting an imminent breakup.

MarketWatch - Mar. 18

Elbow Grease Games runs prototype mixer for its first accelerator class

Elbow Grease Games (EGG) has completed its first ever EGG Prototype Mixer with 10 game startups presenting to a crowd of game investors and publishers.

VentureBeat - Mar. 19

Does the Fed Share the Stock Market’s Worry About the Economy?

So far, the Federal Reserve has avoided commenting on the increasingly uncertain outlook, but investors are waiting to see whether it changes its projections on Wednesday.

The New York Times - Mar. 19

There's a 'danger zone' for retirees when the stock market dips. How to shield your portfolio.

Stock market dips can create a big portfolio risk during your earlier retirement years — and many investors don’t prepare, financial experts say.

NBC News - Mar. 20

Trump says 'there'll be flexibility' on reciprocal tariffs

President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of tariff announcements since retaking the White House, fanning investor uncertainty and fears of a major trade war.

CNBC - Mar. 21

Private Island Comes on the Market in Italy

The sale of an island just off the coast of Bacoli, near Naples, has pit the quest for a rich investor against a more communal alternative.

The New York Times - 6d

A 'very rare trend' is taking place in the fixed-income market, led by a booming trade in AI data center bonds

Bonds issued to fund AI data centers are one example of where investors are placing bets as stocks decline, but treasuries and corporates remain out of favor.

CNBC - 6d

Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day' is a little over a week away, but the details are still a mystery

Markets remain locked into the slightest developments in President Donald Trump’s tariffs strategy — the result of a vacuum of uncertainty that’s forced investors to try to fill in the blanks.

NBC News - 4d

This inherited IRA rule change for 2025 could trigger a 25% tax penalty

There's an inherited IRA rule change for 2025 that could trigger a 25% tax penalty for certain heirs. Here's what investors need to know.

CNBC - 4d

These 10 Asian markets offer high returns on short-term rentals — half top $40,000 a year

Vacation rentals in Hakuba, Japan can bring in, on average, more than $60,000 a year in revenue for short-term rental investors, according to data company AirDNA.

CNBC - 4d

How the bucketing strategy protects retiree portfolios during a market downturn, experts say

The bucketing strategy can help protect your retirement portfolio during a stock market downturn, experts say. Here's what investors need to know.

CNBC - 3d

Trump says tariffs coming in April will 'probably be more lenient than reciprocal'

The comments come as investors worry that a more severe approach signaled by the Trump administration would dampen sentiment enough to slow down the economy.

CNBC - 2d

GM shares tank as U.S. auto industry digests new Trump tariffs

General Motors shares fell more than 7% Thursday as investors weighed the auto giant’s outsize vulnerability to the tariffs President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.

NBC News - 2d

GM shares tank as U.S. auto industry digests new Trump tariffs

General Motors shares fell more than 7% Thursday as investors weighed the auto giant’s outsize vulnerability to the tariffs President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.

NBC News - 2d

Stocks Fall as Inflation Anxiety Dampens Mood on Wall Street

The S&P 500 index dipped as investors weighed new hotter-than-expected inflation data and braced for President Trump’s next round of tariffs.

The New York Times - 23h

Stocks Fall as Inflation Anxiety Dampens Mood on Wall Street

The S&P 500 index dropped 2 percent as investors weighed hotter-than-expected inflation data and braced for President Trump’s next round of tariffs.

The New York Times - 20h

Trump Commutes Ozy Media Founder’s Sentence Just Before His Surrender

Carlos Watson, who started the now-defunct digital media company, had been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders.

The New York Times - 16h

Trump Commutes Ozy Media Founder’s Sentence Just Before His Surrender

Carlos Watson, who started the now-defunct digital media company, had been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders.

The New York Times - 16h

A Muslim Athlete Needed Modest Sportswear. Now She Sells It to Others.

Seeking balance between religion and comfort while playing basketball, Kiandra Browne realized there was a need for better apparel. Her small business is helping fill it.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

'Free-scoring French leave Irish history tilt in tatters'

Ireland hosted France in the Aviva Stadium seeking to make history. Instead a signature achievement has slipped from their grasp for the third time in 17 months.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Supreme Court turns away bid to block state climate change lawsuits

A group of Republican-led states sought to block lawsuits brought by a group of Democratic-led states that seek to hold energy companies accountable for climate change.

CBS News - Mar. 10

FirstFT: ‘it feels nasty’ — US stock markets suffer heavy falls

Also in today’s newsletter, US-backed miner seeks to develop Ukraine lithium site and OpenAI forges near-$12bn contract with CoreWeave

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Top Law Firms Defend Overhaul of America’s Business Court

After backlash from Elon Musk and companies like Meta, Big Law is publicly supporting a bill seeking to reform the Delaware Court of Chancery.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Young Professionals Are Increasingly Turning to Boring Small-Business Niches

Younger would-be chief executives are increasingly seeking profits — and freedom from the 9-to-5 — by pivoting from corporate jobs into often unglamorous small-business niches.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Jeanne Shaheen won't run for re-election, opening another Democratic Senate seat in 2026

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., on Wednesday announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026, kicking off a competitive race to fill her seat.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records

The estate of deceased actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports related to the deaths of Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, especially photographs ...

ABC News - Mar. 13

Report: New Orleans Saints have 'got their eye' on former All-Pro free agent WR

Dianna Russini reports that the Saints have 'got their eye' on Cooper Kupp's free agency market. What kind of contract is the former All-Pro seeking?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

France v Scotland match preview, coverage & key stats

Preview, team news and match facts as Scotland seek to deny France the Six Nations title by winning at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Syrian Druse Pilgrims Pay Rare Visit to Israel

As part of an effort to deepen its influence in southern Syria, Israel has been seeking stronger ties with the Druse religious minority that holds sway there.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

Rejected by Washington, Federal Workers Find Open Arms in State Governments

Seeking to serve as a counterweight to the Trump administration, a flurry of mostly blue states has created initiatives — and ad campaigns — to lure federal employees to state government jobs.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

Universities in precarious position as Trump uses research funding as a wedge

The Trump administration is taking advantage of the entanglement of university finances and government funding, seeking to put schools on a short leash tied to their research capabilities. ...

The Hill - Mar. 16

Netanyahu Moves to Fire Israel’s Domestic Intelligence Chief

The Israeli prime minister’s effort to remove the Shin Bet chief is raising concerns about whether he was seeking to undermine the agency’s independence.

The New York Times - Mar. 16

Trump's war on Biden's climate policy is creating a new form of EV range anxiety

EV charging companies are fundamental to adoption of electrical vehicles. As President Trump seeks federal funding cuts for EVs, the industry is under threat.

CNBC - Mar. 17

Ezra Williams on last Georgia basketball team to win in NCAA Tournament, this year's Bulldogs

Georgia basketball is seeking its first NCAA Tournament win since 2002 on Thursday. Former All-SEC guard Ezra Williams on that drought and this year's team:

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Reynoldsburg coach shifted from his NCAA Division I dream to an OHSAA dream season | Arace

Reynoldsburg High School is seeking its first OHSAA state boys basketball title Saturday night. Coach Andrew Moore is finding peace in the pursuit.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Democrats are desperately searching for new leaders. AOC is stepping into the void.

Ocasio-Cortez is hitting the road with Bernie Sanders this week as even once-skeptical Democrats seek to elevate the progressive star in their fight against Trump.

NBC News - Mar. 20

Viktor Orban Is a Conservative Lodestar. Now He Wants to Fix the Price of Eggs.

The Hungarian prime minister, who pioneered themes dear to U.S. conservatives, is seeking to tame inflation with methods that remind his critics of communist-era central planning.

The New York Times - Mar. 20

Feeling Lost at Work? Speaking Up Can Help

Actively seeking out feedback and clarity will reduce your sense of disconnection from your job, especially when expectations from your company feel unclear.

Inc. - Mar. 20

Ex-U-M assistant charged with computer hacking

A former NFL and University of Michigan assistant football coach hacked into the computer accounts of thousands of college athletes seeking intimate photos and videos, according to an indictment ...

ESPN - Mar. 20

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