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The power of unions in the swing state of Pennsylvania is on display in the debate over the sale of US Steel Read More

Even savers whose assets exceed their healthcare expenses have some escape hatches. Read More

Arkansas is becoming a key player in U.S. lithium production, but the state faces challenges like volatile prices and unproven technology. Read More

US equities represent about 70% of developed economy stocks but that won't last. Read More

The industry is spending huge sums of cash to convince everyone it’s not a flop. Read More

Are money market fund assets going to act as cash on the sidelines for the stock market? Read More

While the Fed is expected to cut interest rates, mortgage rates don't necessarily drop. Here's why. Read More

"The Fed should ignore the political noise and follow the data. Central bankers failed to curb inflation, but that doesn’t mean they should... Read More

As America’s housing crisis intensifies, the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2024 has emerged as a... Read More

There was not much for markets to love about the latest Jobs Week. Wednesday’s JOLTS Report underwhelmed expectations, as job... Read More

In Tuesday’s debate against Donald Trump, Kamala Harris emphasized her middle-class background, her admiration for small business... Read More

Because everything was better under Trump. Read More

“But in May 2015, Beijing went public with a 10-year plan to dominate high-value, high-technology sectors – with the unspoken... Read More

Kroger and Albertsons merger would benefit brands that exploited the pandemic and high inflation to raise prices. Read More

Reports are leaking out of Washington that President Biden is prepared to intervene in Nippon Steel’s $15 billion capital investment in... Read More

The rising competition between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris over the support of the cryptocurrency industry initially sent the price of... Read More

As democracies grapple with misinformation, Brazil’s hardline approach is seen by some as a potential model. The country has taken extreme... Read More

The city is expected to face a budget shortfall of nearly $1 billion in 2025 Read More

Amidst campaign discord, a bipartisan idea is emerging: America can set aside taxpayer dollars for special projects and brand it a national... Read More

The landscape has evolved since 2020. Read More

How an election affects stock market performance depends more on how close and contentious it is than on whether the winner is Republican or... Read More

On financial scammers and how social media platforms profit off of them. Read More

The Economist has an article discussing the ride share industry.  They pointed out that ride share companies engage in price gouging... Read More

A new report authored by the majority staff of the US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability spotlights the massive fraud and... Read More

The central bank’s 25-vs-50 debate in starting the easing cycle matters for everyone, not just short-term interest rate traders. Read More

 The weak start to the month has put a dampener on investor sentiment.  Read More

Chasing the ‘pot of gold’ at the end of the passive investing rainbow   Read More

Every investor looks at price charts for stocks, bonds, indices, etc. Read More

Oh whatever.... Read More

We learned a long time ago that we wanted to know what smart professional investors were doing. It’s always better to know who is smart... Read More