In the new year, retirees want to pay off credit card debt
From Dow Jones & Company: Many older Americans are making financial New Year’s resolutions in 2024, with the top three
Category: Markets
Stock Index Futures Move Lower as Banner Year Nears End
From Barchart: On the final trading day of 2023, March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are down -0.02%, and March
Why Oil Prices Never Surged to $100 This Year
From Wall Street Journal: The U.S. has played a key role in keeping oil and gasoline prices in check this
3 Things You Need to Know Before Stashing Money in an HSA in 2024
From Nasdaq, Inc.: 1. HSA eligibility rules and contribution limits are changing in 2024, with individual deductibles at $1,600 and
Hapag-Lloyd to continue diverting ships from Red Sea
From Dow Jones & Company: German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has decided to continue diverting its ships from the Red
Stock Index Futures Move Higher as Banner Year Nears End
From Barchart: S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are up 0.02%, and Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are up 0.08% on
Carmakers Are Drowning in Cash
From “Wall Street Journal”: 1. Car manufacturers are flush with cash but facing uncertainty, with share buybacks serving as a
Salesforce Stock Doubled in 2023. Can It Do It Again in 2024?
From Nasdaq.: Salesforce stock has surged by 100% in 2023, outpacing the S&P 500’s 24% gain. The company’s impressive cash
We’re retired with $1.4 million in investments and two mortgages worth $200,000. Do we pay them off and risk raising our Medicare premium?
From Dow Jones & Company: A 71-year-old retiree is wondering whether to pay off two mortgages by selling stock or
Stock Index Futures Edge Higher as Banner Year Nears End
From Barchart: The March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are up +0.02%, while the March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24)
The Fed Alone Can’t Make Gold Sparkle in 2024
From Wall Street Journal: This Christmas, the price of gold has surged, with New York gold futures trading around $2077
These 3 Companies Can Be the Next Stock-Split Stocks in 2024
From Nasdaq: The past four years have been a roller-coaster ride for investors with extreme market volatility, including the COVID-19
Important caregiving lessons I learned as my parents aged in place
From Dow Jones & Company, Inc.: Summary: Many Americans want to “age in place” in their homes, but this goal
5 Highest Yielding Dividend Kings Today
From Barchart: 1. Investors looking to rebalance their portfolios should consider 5 dividend kings to avoid overpaying. (19 words) 2.
Asian Shares Mixed As Year Draws To A Close
From Nasdaq, Inc.: Asian stocks closed the year with mixed results. The Shanghai Composite index rose, suggesting a potential market
Why Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Redfin Soared This Week
From Nasdaq: Shares of Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC: FNMA) are up 11.6% this week, along with the Federal Home
Rally May Stall For China Stock Market
From Nasdaq: The Shanghai Composite Index climbed 1.38 percent to 2,954.70 yesterday, with strong gains from property and resource stocks.
Soft Start Predicted For Indonesia Stock Market
From Nasdaq: The Indonesia stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, and the Jakarta Composite Index rests just
Kadant To Acquire Key Knife For About $156 Mln In Cash
From Nasdaq: Kadant Inc. announced it has agreed to acquire Key Knife Inc. and certain affiliates for about $156 million
BCB Bancorp Appoints Michael Shriner As President And CEO
From Nasdaq, Inc.: Michael Shriner has been appointed President and CEO of BCB Bancorp and BCB Community Bank, effective January
European Shares Seen Flat To Higher At Open
From NASDAQ.: European stocks are expected to open flat to slightly higher on Friday. Asian markets mostly traded lower but
Fed Surveys Predicts Reduced Hiring
From Quiver Quantitative: The U.S. labor market is showing signs of cooling in 2024, based on several regional Federal Reserve
Thai Bourse Expected To Remain Rangebound
From Nasdaq: The Thai stock market bounced higher on Thursday. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the
Apple’s VR Glasses: Catalyst for Growth?
From Due Media: 1. Despite its recent revenue decline of 3%, Apple’s stock price has surged by 55%, solidifying its
Sensex, Nifty Subdued In Early Trade
From Nasdaq: Indian shares started the day on a mixed note, with the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex down 155 points