Dear Quentin, My wife and I have been married for over 30 years. Throughout the years, we relied mainly on my income. My wife worked occasionally, but mainly raised the children. We started to struggle financially when I was laid off. We went through all of my 401(k) investments. I lost my home through a
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Another week, another round of economic data. Yesterday, October job openings in the United States were again revised downward and fell to their lowest number since March 2021, underscoring the idea that the economy is indeed cooling. Ultimately, this will give the Federal Reserve some breathing room or even give the central bank reason to
Bond yields rose on Friday ahead of pivotal data that will show whether a rally in bond prices has been justified. What’s happening The yield on the 2-year Treasury BX:TMUBMUSD02Y was 4.63%, up 4.1 basis points. Yields move in the opposite direction to prices. The yield on the 10-year Treasury BX:TMUBMUSD10Y was 4.18%, up 2.7
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) may still be the undisputed 800-pound gorilla of artificial intelligence chips. But Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is looking like it could be a formidable threat. In fact, AMD is coming for Nvidia’s crown. AMD shares rose about 7% Thursday after the semiconductor powerhouse, run by Dr. Lisa Su, launched its MI300X chip, which
Dear Quentin, I read and hear so much about adult siblings who always got along, but suddenly start fighting among themselves when they are about to inherit their parents’ estate. I didn’t see how this could happen to my family — until now. We’re not at that point, but things are getting tense. I am
Most business economists are optimistic that the U.S. economy will avoid a recession in 2024. This is true despite potential challenges in the job market due to higher interest rates. The Federal Reserve has a strategy of using elevated interest rates to control inflation while sustaining economic growth. This is central to this positive outlook,
Pros Audi style and build Competitive pricing Choice of body styles Cons Best range happens with tepid power What’s new? Minor equipment changes The 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron compact luxury SUV is the most affordable way into a new all-electric Audi. Pricing starts at $49,800. Available as a conventional SUV or with a sleeker Sportback
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), which has been described as the world’s largest asset manager, is truly a whale in the world of finance. Does this mean you should invest in BLK stock in December? If you’re seeking exposure to the world of cryptocurrency, you should certainly put BlackRock on your watch list and consider a share position.
GameStop Corp.’s stock was falling 2.9% in extended trading Wednesday after the videogame retailer missed analysts’ revenue expectations with its fiscal third-quarter results, despite coming in better than anticipated on the bottom line. The original meme-stock darling reported a net loss of $3.1 million, or 1 cent a share, compared with a net loss of
The year 2023 was not great for telecom companies or their hardware providers. After heavy spending in 2021 and 2022, many firms dialed back investments this year. On the consumer side, sales of smartphones dipped after last year’s record pace. Despite the dip, several 5G stocks have risen up and gained a ton of value.
Midsize SUVs hit a sweet spot in the market, with just the right amount of space for the people in your life and their gear without being cumbersome to drive and park, grossly inefficient, or exceedingly expensive. Whether you’re looking for a hybrid family SUV, a more premium option, or even something with burly V8
In one year’s time, the stock of AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), which currently operates 950 movie theatres and is the market leader in the U.S., plunged from nearly $90 a share to $7, losing about 90% of its previous value. What battered AMC’s stock could be distilled into one phrase: Covid-19. Afraid of catching a deadly disease,
Toll Brothers Inc. late Tuesday reported shrinking quarterly profit and revenue, but the builder said it was “encouraged” by lower mortgage rates and that it has broadened its appeal to buyers. Toll Brothers TOL, earned $445.5 million, or $4.11 a share, in the fourth quarter, compared with $640.5 million, or $5.63 a share, in the
The revised growth figures for the third quarter underscore the strong American economy. It records a rapid annualized growth rate of 5.2 percent, the highest since 2014. In stands in stark contrast to the lackluster performance in the U.K. and Europe. President Biden’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act largely accounts for the current strength of the
Quick facts about starter electric vehicles Vehicle price and range — the distance the car can travel on a single charge — are essential factors for teenage drivers. Electric car options for teens include the Tesla TSLA, -1.36% Model 3, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Nissan Leaf, and more. If an EV doesn’t suit your teenager’s needs, consider a hybrid or plug-in
There are good entertainment stocks, and then there are lousy entertainment stocks, such as AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC). The headline told the story. AMC Stock Falls After Disney’s Box Office Flop. Shares Are on Track for Their Worst Year Ever. I don’t know about you, but “ever” is long. As Barron’s pointed out, the movie business
U.S. stocks took a breather Monday, finishing slightly lower amid some tempering of enthusiasm over the potential for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts after the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 ended last week at 2023 highs. How did stocks trade? The Dow DJIA fell 41.06 points, or 0.1%, to close at 36,204.44, snapping a
The space age is here and it is here to stay. Our soils and sky are not enough for us and that is why we decided to go a little further and explore all that unknown that is waiting for us. There are several companies doing an incredible job and leveraging technology to achieve wonderful
Gold futures edged lower Monday after reaching an all-time high on Sunday night in electronic trade. Gold GC00, -0.18% was trading at $2,084,30 an ounce, having reached $2,152.30 overnight. Expectations the Fed will cut interest rates next year, as well as tension in the Middle East, have helped fuel the yellow metal. “This comes mostly
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock has seen a more-than 170% this year. With a focus on social media profitability and AI integration, this stock has gained momentum. Consumers and investors responded positively to the company’s introduction of the Quest 3 VR headset, generative AI chatbots, and updated Ray-Ban smart glasses. The company reported strong results and
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