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Before retiring as CEO on Dec. 31, billionaire Warren Buffett had the pleasure of seeing the company he and now-late right-hand man Charlie Munger had built, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA 0.52%)(BRKB 0.62%), reach the trillion-dollar plateau. While Berkshire’s former boss acquired roughly five dozen businesses spanning more than half a century, it’s his investing prowess that…

The US stock market is likely to open flat on Thursday, March 19, as investors continue to monitor tensions in the Middle East, which have further escalated as attacks on energy infrastructure intensify, pushing oil prices toward $120 per barrel. Futures of the three key averages — the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and…

Key Points Growing AI chip demand benefits semiconductor equipment manufacturers like ASML. ASML is the most valuable company in Europe but has a ways to go to join the global $1 trillion club. ASML’s valuation is elevated, putting pressure on earnings growth to drive a market cap increase. In his keynote from GTC 2026 on…

Savers looking to earn a high interest rate have three primary accounts to consider right now. dontree_m/Getty Images Saving a five-figure amount of money isn’t always easy to do. But in the economic climate of recent years, in which inflation surged, interest rates rose alongside it, and the expenses of everyday living became difficult to…

Investors in TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. TRTX need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the March 20, 2026 $3.00 Call had some of the highest …

A person holds a sign reading ‘Save Our Social Security’ in support of fair taxation near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on April 10, 2025. Tax justice advocates attended a rally to speak out against President Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy, and to urge members of Congress to intervene. Bryan Dozier | Afp…

© New Africa / Shutterstock.com Most financial advisors will tell you about a dozen or so dividend EFTs that they tell everyone about. Your financial advisor likely does not know about VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatility Weighted ETF (NASDAQ:CDL), Pacer American Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSEARCA:USAI), and AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF…

Any investors hoping to find a Small Cap Growth fund could think about starting with Schwab Small-Cap Equity (SWSCX). SWSCX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on various forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. SWSCX is part of the Small Cap Growth category, and this segment boasts…

“Tax efficiency is usually the number one thing that people think about,” said Scott Davis, head of ETFs at Capital Group. Exchange-traded funds can significantly boost advisor efficiency, according to Scott Davis, head of ETFs at Capital Group, who says that the asset class can help free up their time. “ETF models can help drive…

Social Security plays a central role in retirement income for millions of Americans, but the benefit alone rarely covers the full cost of living. In 2026, the average retirement benefit is about $2,071 per month, which is a bit more than $24,000 per year. This meager income leaves many retirees seeking additional sources of income,…