Category: Uncategorized

Wall Street heads into the long weekend weighing who might take over as Fed Chair and how that could impact rates, today, Jan. 16, 2026. S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.06%) slipped 0.06% to 6,940.01, today as political uncertainty won out over yesterday’s chip optimism. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.06%) eased 0.06% to 23,515.39, and the Dow…

Key Takeaways Contribution limits for 401(k)s and IRAs are higher in 2026, allowing many savers to set aside more money for retirement. Savers ages 50 and up face new catch-up contribution rules in 2026, including higher limits and Roth requirements for some high earners. HSAs have higher contribution limits this year as well, both for…

1. What is the best mutual fund type for beginners in 2026? Beginning investors are normally advised to consider index funds and large-cap funds as they come with less risk. 2. Are mutual funds safe for long-term investment? They are exposed to market risk, but still, long-term investing can effectively bridge the short-term fluctuations. 3.…

Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez Updated January 16, 2026 at 2:37 PM Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon and Cathy Baron-Tamraz attend A Book Party For Tap Dancing To Work: Warren Buffett On Practically Everything, 1966-2012 By Carol Loomis at The Lambs Club on November 26, 2012 in New York City. (Donald Bowers—Getty Images for FORTUNE) Jamie Dimon poached a…

Healthcare provider stocks are falling out of favor as higher operating expenses and renewed debate over patient subsidies pressure earnings across the sector. Hedge funds have responded by turning aggressive sellers, building short positions in U.S. healthcare providers, especially dialysis and hospital operators, where shorts now outnumber long positions by roughly eight to one. DaVita…

It’s hard to beat Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF. There are plenty of good exchange-traded funds (ETFs) costing less than $1,000 that will likely end up being good long-term investments. And investors these days have their pick of funds that focus on everything from the technology sector to growth stocks and energy. But what if you…

James Brumley, The Motley Fool January 16, 2026 at 12:05 PM Key Points Lingering inflation has forced most consumer goods companies to make unpopular decisions, leading to unpredictably disappointing results. An entire group of stocks may have simply fallen out of favor because of the tremendous preference for AI names. Reversals of both of these…

US stocks were little changed on Friday despite growing uncertainty over the next Fed chair, while strong bank earnings and ongoing geopolitical tensions capped a volatile week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) fell below the flat line, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) was little changed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) declined slightly, with all…

Chesnot / Getty Images: J. Countess / Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. The U.S. government has been running budget deficits for years — consistently spending more than it collects. Neither the Democratic nor the Republican Party has managed to rein in the…