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Dow Hits New High on Iran Deal: Stock Market Today
Stock markets surged to fresh records this week after news emerged of a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The Dow Jones In…
How Economic Calendars Present Inflation and Employment Data
Economic calendars track major financial data releases that move markets and affect everyday finances. This week's schedule includes critical inflatio…
SpaceX stock jumps 20% in first full day of trading after record debut
SpaceX completed its initial public offering and saw its stock price surge 20 percent during its first full trading day, valuing the aerospace company…
Nvidia plans to raise at least $20 billion in its first debt sale since start of AI boom
Nvidia plans to issue at least $20 billion in debt through bonds, marking the company's first major borrowing since 2021. The chip giant has grown exp…
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Waiting for AI to lift the whole market
China's artificial intelligence sector is becoming an economic bright spot as the country grapples with weakness in real estate and consumer spending.…
Kiplinger's Investing Playbook for the Second Half of 2026
Strong corporate earnings are giving stock investors reason to stay bullish heading into the second half of 2026, despite persistent global tensions a…
What You Need to Know About Money Market Accounts
Money market accounts come in multiple varieties, and they don't all work the same way. A money market account (MMA) is a hybrid savings product that…
Oil tumbles on US-Iran deal framework: How one trader is playing the move
Oil prices fell sharply on expectations that a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal framework could increase Iranian crude supply to global markets. The prospect of…
Electronic Arts launches EA Advertising, a new way for brands to advertise 'directly into gameplay'
Electronic Arts rolled out EA Advertising, a platform that embeds brand messaging directly into its games. Ads appear as stadium signage, billboards, …
SpaceX doesn't have a timeline for its human missions to Mars. Kalshi traders say don't expect it this decade
SpaceX has no publicly announced timeline for human missions to Mars, and financial traders are pricing in significant skepticism about the company's …
How to Stay Calm During a Market Fluctuation
Market swings trigger panic in many investors, but emotional reactions often damage long-term returns. Staying calm during volatility requires shiftin…
How to Make Better Financial Decisions
Most people juggle multiple savings goals and get stuck deciding whether to fund them all at once or tackle them one at a time. The answer depends on …
SpaceX: To the moon for investors or a bumpy ride? Here's what experts say
# SpaceX: To the Moon for Investors or a Bumpy Ride? SpaceX's stock debut signals strong investor appetite despite the company's unconventional path …
Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
Kevin Warsh took over as chair of the Federal Reserve this week, and his leadership marks a potential shift in monetary policy direction. Warsh replac…
5 Ways Gig Economy Workers Can Save for Retirement
Gig economy workers face a retirement savings challenge that traditional employees don't. Without employer-sponsored 401(k) plans or matching contribu…
As investors flock to SpaceX, one trader eyes a sleepy 'stealth' play
# The Space Economy's Overlooked Alternative While retail and institutional investors pour billions into SpaceX's latest funding rounds, one trader h…
How to Build a Retirement Portfolio That Keeps Paying You
# Building a Retirement Portfolio That Generates Steady Income Retirees who want reliable cash flow beyond Social Security need income-producing inve…
From 10% chance of success to $2 trillion market cap: SpaceX's historic IPO
SpaceX completed its initial public offering on Nasdaq Friday, joining the ranks of publicly traded companies and immediately becoming the sixth most-…
Why TD Securities anticipates even bigger days ahead for SpaceX
TD Securities analyst Peter Haynes believes SpaceX's eventual public offering will mark just the beginning of the company's growth trajectory, not its…
Drugmakers race to find a place in the next wave of obesity drugs
Pharmaceutical companies are scrambling to develop obesity treatments that can compete with Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro…
What drove the stock market last week — before and after SpaceX's historic IPO
# Stock Market Shakes Off Anxiety After SpaceX IPO Success The stock market erased a week of losses following SpaceX's successful initial public offe…
Stocks Pop on SpaceX IPO, Hormuz Peace Plan: Stock Market Today
The stock market closed out the week with modest gains Friday as two major developments buoyed investor sentiment. Elon Musk's SpaceX completed its in…
How the World is Absorbing the 2026 Energy Crisis
Global energy markets face mounting pressure in 2026 as Europe struggles with supply constraints and China's demand growth slows. These shifts will ri…
SpaceX IPO: Updates and Commentary
SpaceX completed what Kiplinger describes as the largest initial public offering ever, with the company now trading under the ticker symbol SPCX. The …
This Ultrawide Asus QD-OLED Monitor Is $350 Off Right Now
# Asus QD-OLED Ultrawide Monitor Drops to $350 Below Retail An Asus ultrawide QD-OLED monitor has hit a new low price during an early Prime Day sale.…
SpaceX market cap tops $2 trillion after shares of Elon Musk's rocket company gain 19% on debut
SpaceX shares jumped 19% during their market debut on Friday, pushing the aerospace company's valuation above $2 trillion. The stock began trading on …
How to Invest In SpaceX (SPCX) — And How Not To
SpaceX remains largely inaccessible to retail investors through traditional stock market channels. The company has not gone public, so you cannot buy …
Ask the Tax Editor, June 12: Tax Basis in Inherited Property
# How Tax Basis Works on Property You Inherit When you inherit property, the IRS grants you a significant tax advantage called a "stepped-up basis." …
You Can Now Automate Stock Trading With AI. But Should You?
Artificial intelligence now offers retail investors a new tool: autonomous trading systems that make buy-and-sell decisions without human intervention…
Worried About Market Volatility? Advisors Say This Simple Gold Move Can Help Reduce Risk
# Gold as a Portfolio Hedge Gets Fresh Attention from Advisors Financial advisors are recommending a straightforward gold strategy for investors anxi…
Why Some Retirees Turn to Gold to Protect Against Inflation
# Gold Emerges as Inflation Hedge for Retirees Retirees increasingly turn to gold as inflation erodes the purchasing power of traditional savings. Wh…
Dow Adds 929 Points on New Signs of Peace: Stock Market Today
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 929 points on optimism tied to potential peace negotiations and policy developments. The rally reflects invest…
I'm a CPA: These Are the Q2 Tax Moves Every Business Owner Should Be Making Now
Business owners and self-employed individuals who file taxes in April gain valuable intelligence that should drive financial decisions for the remaini…
How to Read “Market Sentiment” Data to Time Your Next Investment
# How to Read Market Sentiment Data to Time Your Next Investment Market sentiment measures investor emotion, not just economic data. While GDP growth…
6 Ways to Invest in Real Estate ($10-$100,000)
# 6 Ways to Invest in Real Estate with $10-$100,000 Real estate investing doesn't require a down payment the size of a house down payment anymore. Yo…
Warren questions SpaceX IPO oversight in new letter to stock indexes
Senator Elizabeth Warren is pressing major stock index providers about their oversight procedures ahead of a potential SpaceX initial public offering,…
#717: The 5 Ways Investors Behave When Things Go Wrong, with Clare Flynn Levy
# How Investors Crack Under Market Pressure Market crashes expose the gap between theory and behavior. Data and algorithms promise rational decision-…
#714: Q&A: Should I Sell One Property to Pay Off Another?
The core question facing many real estate investors is whether selling one property to pay down debt on another makes financial sense. The answer depe…
SpaceX IPO won’t ‘break’ the bull market. But investors are worried about what comes next
SpaceX's anticipated initial public offering will not derail the current bull market, according to Wall Street analysts, but the timing raises questio…
Oracle shares tumble 11% on increased capital raise, cash concerns
Oracle's stock dropped 11% after the database software giant reported strong earnings and revenue results but spooked investors with weak cash flow an…
SpaceX IPO is a ‘referendum’ on Musk, say market watchers
SpaceX's long-awaited initial public offering arrives Friday as a watershed test for both the company and founder Elon Musk. Market observers view the…
Dow Dives 953 Points on Iran, Inflation Worries: Stock Market Today
The stock market fell sharply on Wednesday as investors grappled with two major concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 953 points, reflect…
Jim Cramer says one of SpaceX's biggest risks is this group of investors
Jim Cramer, the CNBC host and market commentator, identifies speculative traders as a major threat to SpaceX's potential initial public offering. When…
Starbucks stock is a bright spot in Wednesday's bleak market. Here's why
# Starbucks Stock Climbs as Market Falters Starbucks shares gained ground Wednesday while broader stock indexes struggled, making the coffee giant a …