Strong Dollar: What Travelers Need to Know
Vacation travelers, get ready for some exciting news! If you're planning a trip abroad, this year might be one of the best times to do so. The U.S. dollar is experiencing a remarkable surge, strengthening [...]
Stock Buybacks, Apple and Warren Buffett
In the world of finance and investing, stock buybacks have become a focal point for corporations aiming to maximize shareholder value. The recent surge in buyback programs, exemplified by Apple's monumental announcement of a $110 [...]
Meme Stock Traders Come Roaring Back to Life
Revisiting the 2021 phenomenon led by GameStop and Roaring Kitty. GameStop Corp.’s legion of meme stock traders are roaring back to life, revisiting the 2021 phenomenon that made some of them wildly rich and inflicted [...]
Five Market Turbulence Planning Strategies
Market turbulence is a challenge, but also an opportunity if faced head-on. In times of economic upheaval, the natural reaction for many investors is to react with fear and anxiety. Market volatility can unsettle the [...]
Warren Buffett on Holding Cash
At the recent Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting held in Omaha, Nebraska on May 4th, 2024, Warren Buffett once again emphasized his steadfast belief in the value of holding cash. Shareholders gathered eagerly to glean insights [...]
Big Mac Prices: A Tale of Local and Global Inflation
On Wednesday, April 10th, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.1% in March and that over the last 12 months, the All-Items index increased [...]
Gold and It’s Role in Today’s Economy
Gold prices have surged in recent weeks due to several unconventional economic circumstances, soaring from a previous peak of $2,160 per ounce in early March to the current rate of $2,371.11 per ounce. With today's [...]
Senators Support Fiduciary Rule Finalization
The Department of Labor (DOL) is in the final stages of implementing a rule that could redefine the landscape of retirement planning and investment advice, marking a significant pivot towards enhanced protection for retirement savers. [...]