With a midnight deadline looming, Congress remains gridlocked, pushing the federal government toward a partial shutdown. While economists predict minimal macroeconomic damage from a brief closure, the disruption to services and federal workers' paychecks will be felt immediately.
Social Security was designed as one component of a broader retirement strategy, not a standalone solution. For average earners, benefits typically replace about 40% of pre-retirement income, but experts urge personal savings to fill the gap.
Disney's board is set to convene next week to vote on a successor for CEO Bob Iger, who is now expected to depart before his contract ends in 2026, aiming to give his replacement a 'fresh start'.
Facing a looming wave of retirements, independent advisory firms are increasingly turning to employee ownership and sophisticated tax strategies to secure their futures, offering an alternative to the private equity buyout.
A baseless rumor about a potential Osaic-Cetera merger, which spread rapidly through advisor networks, has highlighted the intense pressures and sometimes questionable tactics in today's financial advisor recruiting landscape.
As a surge in data center demand strains the PJM Interconnection grid, planners unveil a strategy to fast-track connections while wrestling with supply chain delays that threaten to outpace new power generation. Experts warn of a looming mismatch between market promises and construction realities.
The new year kicked off with significant personnel changes in the human resources executive suite, highlighting strategic expansions of roles and notable returns to former companies.
Despite a recent price target cut from Morgan Stanley, analysts maintain that Oracle's strategic investments in GPU-as-a-Service and its deepening ties with TikTok position it for long-term cloud growth, even as capital expenditures weigh on short-term earnings.
As gold breaches historic price levels, retirees face critical decisions on how to integrate the precious metal into their portfolios. We examine the trade-offs between physical bars, coins, and ETFs in a transformed market.
Bitcoin's rally to near $91,000 this week was abruptly halted as the U.S. dollar found its footing. The shift highlights the cryptocurrency's growing sensitivity to traditional macroeconomic forces and Federal Reserve policy speculation.
While Wall Street analysts are overwhelmingly bullish on several stocks, their optimistic price targets often come with a caveat. We examine one company where the enthusiasm appears justified and two where underlying challenges suggest a more cautious approach.
A four-advisor team managing $1 billion in client assets has left Merrill Lynch to join Raymond James' employee channel, underscoring the intensifying competition for top wealth management talent.
Market volatility presents both risk and opportunity. We analyze two fundamentally sound yet turbulent stocks that may reward the patient, and flag one whose wild swings are best left to speculators.
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady signals a strategic pause, not an end to its easing cycle. We break down the immediate and future impacts on everything from credit cards to the housing market.
In a bid to attract new entrants to the market, financial services firm SoFi is offering a significant stock bonus of up to $1,000 for opening a self-directed investment account, eliminating traditional barriers like commissions and minimums.
Amid escalating tensions and a U.S. military buildup in the Gulf, Iran's foreign minister has declared the country's missile capabilities 'non-negotiable,' setting the stage for a precarious diplomatic standoff.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the United Nations is at risk of running out of cash by July, citing a deepening funding crisis exacerbated by withheld U.S. contributions and systemic budgetary pressures.
The Cleveland-based RIA platform has appointed three senior executives as its assets under management soar, positioning the firm for its ambitious target of $20 billion by 2027.
Driven by falling costs and strong incentives, heavy manufacturing is increasingly turning to on-site solar power. This shift is transforming large factory roofs from passive structures into strategic assets for cutting energy bills and emissions.
Despite significant operational downtime from recent hurricanes, Cavco Industries reports a 12.3% year-over-year revenue increase to $507.5 million for Q2 FY2025, driven by a 15.7% jump in homes shipped. The company remains optimistic on market recovery and announces an additional $100 million share repurchase authorization.
