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Many investors buy energy stocks for stable dividends. However, volatile commodity prices, high debt, or weak cash flows can drive some of those companies to reduce their payouts. To determine if a dividend-paying energy stock is safe to buy in this choppy market, we should review its leverage, dependence on oil prices, and its payout…

In June, SpaceX (SPCX -1.32%) successfully completed its blockbuster IPO, raising more than $85 billion. In the days that followed, SpaceX’s market cap soared from an initial IPO valuation of $1.77 trillion to nearly $2.8 trillion. Shares corrected hard after the surge, however, and SpaceX’s valuation now hovers just below $2 trillion — a 36%…

The U.S. stock market is having a solid year by almost any measurement. The S&P 500 index has climbed almost 12% in 2026, following three stellar years, two of which — 2023 and 2024 — saw the index soar more than 23%. So, if your equity portfolio consists only of U.S. stocks, you’re probably pretty…

NEED TO KNOW Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at age 96 His son Howard G. Buffett will succeed him as chairman, while Buffett will remain on the board as chairman emeritus The move comes eight months after Buffett stepped down as CEO, ending his decades-long tenure leading the company Warren…

Warren Buffett began buying shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKA)(NYSE:BRKB) in 1962. He took complete control in 1965. In the decades to come, Buffett led Berkshire on a truly historic run. The stock averaged 19.7% annual returns — roughly double what the S&P 500 Index garnered over the same time period. Missed AI’s “Act 1”? Act…

Warren Buffett.Credit: Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage NEED TO KNOW On Sept. 18, Warren Buffett announced his resignation as Berkshire Hathaway chairman just eight months after stepping down as CEO During his long career, the 96-year-old billionaire investor has encouraged people to write their own obituary to guide life decisions and pursue meaningful goals He plans to donate…

“The Bank of Japan raises interest rates,” “Long-term interest rates rise.” Every time I hear this in the news, I naturally worry about my own life. It has been four years since I bought my house. I am concerned about my mortgage, and since I am building assets, I am also concerned about the impact…

A CNBC anchor floated Warren Buffett as the unlikely savior for one of America’s most iconic sports brands, and the math behind a potential deal is harder to dismiss than it sounds. This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. On CNBC’s…

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRKA)(NYSE:BRKB) announced today that, at 96, Warren Buffett is finally stepping down as chairman of the board after 56 years in the role, effective immediately. In the letter thanking shareholders and explaining his reasoning, the “Oracle of Omaha” remarked, “Father Time always wins.” His son Howard Buffett will take over, while Warren…

As borrowing costs climb following the latest Federal Reserve rate hike, more Americans should consider keeping their vehicles longer, as new car investments and unexpected repair costs are a growing financial concern. ST. PETERS, Mo., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following the Fed’s quarter-point rate hike, average new-car loan rates are around 7%, while average…