Finding the perfect gift doesn’t have to break the bank. Gifts under $50 can strike a balance between thoughtfulness and practicality, making them ideal for family, friends or even a secret Santa exchange during the holiday season. The best presents at this price point either offer a small touch of luxury or provide everyday usefulness … Read more
A strong market run through November typically bodes well for the final month of the year, according to Ned Davis Research. “One adage that has consistently tested well is, momentum leads price,” chief U.S. strategist Ed Clissold wrote in a note to clients on Wednesday. “Big gains tend to be followed by additional gains. … … Read more
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 22, 2024. Brendan McDermid | Reuters A new stock exchange launching next year is on track to offer nearly round-the-clock trading on business days, pending final regulatory approvals, 24 Exchange announced late Wednesday. The 24X National Exchange will debut in the second … Read more
The final trading month of 2024 kicks off in the week ahead, and promises one final push to the finish line to turn this year’s monster rally into one for the history books. A jobs report is on deck as well. Stocks are at or near all-time highs, and as far as investors are concerned, … Read more
Five Canadian news media companies filed a legal action on Friday against ChatGPT owner OpenAI, accusing the artificial-intelligence company of regularly breaching copyright and online terms of use. The case is part of a wave of lawsuits against OpenAI and other tech companies by authors, visual artists, music publishers and other copyright owners over data … Read more
Betsie Van Der Meer | Digitalvision | Getty Images The holiday season is a time to give thanks, reflect on the past year, and spend time with family and friends. However, if you’re not careful, it can also be a time you overspend on holiday purchases. About 83% of Americans plan to buy gifts for … Read more
Shoppers carry their purchases on Black Friday in New York City on November 29, 2024. Adam Gray | AFP | Getty Images When Bernadette Joy graduated with an MBA in 2016, she and her husband had around $300,000 in debt, including student loans and mortgage balances. By 2020, they were debt free. As Joy sought … Read more
Tomas Rodriguez | Corbis | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has made his dislike for student debt relief clear. Experts expect he will abandon or roll back many of the Biden administration’s student loan efforts — which on the campaign trail he called “vile” and “not even legal.” Assuming the Trump administration abandons the U.S. … Read more
Scholars and political strategists have long observed a tendency among voters to seek change in leadership during periods of economic hardship, a phenomenon rooted in the belief that new leadership may offer solutions to pressing economic challenges. Our recent quarterly polls have highlighted small business owners’ concerns about inflation and other difficulties faced during the Biden … Read more
“Make Bitcoin Great Again” hats displayed for sale at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, US, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Former US President Trump used to be a crypto critic but in recent weeks adopted a much friendlier stance alongside the sector’s emergence as an influential player in the 2024 presidential election through … Read more