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So many times when I want to write about something other than technology companies, I get hung up, not just on the size of tech — something my colleague David Faber often reminds me of — but how wonderfully robust tech is versus other corners of the market. Take Meta Platforms . I had been…

You may know him as Berkshire Hathaway‘s (BRKA 0.17%) (BRKB 0.35%) long-tenured, brilliant stock picker, as evidenced by Berkshire’s market-beating returns. Warren Buffett isn’t necessarily a big fan of picking individual stocks, though, discouraging most ordinary investors not to whenever they have the option. His advice? Buy index funds meant to mirror the performance of…

Nancy Pelosi vs Cathie Wood: Whose Trades Timed It Better?. Photo by BeInCrypto Nancy Pelosi and Cathie Wood rank among the market’s most-watched stock pickers. They time their bets in opposite ways, and a decade of data shows one clearly ahead. This month made the contrast concrete. ARK bought Circle stock one day before the…

Key Points You can cover your bases with as few as three funds. Three simple investments fill your portfolio with hundreds or even thousands of different stocks. Fortunately, the types of funds you need are plentiful, providing you with options. If you ever find yourself wondering if it’s possible to build a balanced portfolio on…

Global stock markets have been under pressure as geopolitical tensions have resurfaced in the Middle East. Moreover, investors remain concerned about the sustainability of AI-driven demand and infrastructure spending. Nonetheless, those looking for attractive stock picks amid the ongoing volatility can gain key insights by tracking the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts. These experts…

In May, the electric vehicle (EV) industry in the U.S. experienced its best month (in terms of sales) since EV tax credits expired late last year. Meanwhile, in other regions, particularly in Europe, EV sales recently surged. These data points suggest that EV adoption may continue to grow as people seek alternatives to gas-powered cars,…

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:TLT) offers targeted exposure to long-dated government debt, while the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:LQD) provides broad access to investment-grade corporate bonds. This analysis considers how investors might choose between government and corporate debt based on risk tolerance. While both funds are managed by…

Warren Buffett is known to have said that his favorite holding period is “forever.” Even so, you should know that Berkshire Hathaway‘s (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) famous former CEO and chief stock picker has sold more of the conglomerate’s equity holdings than he’s held on to. But rightfully so. If a company changes in a…

A white paper by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas concludes that the record number of illegal immigrants during the Biden administration had a big impact on housing prices, rents, and employment growth. The Federal Reserve Bank says its working papers are preliminary drafts and that the views expressed are those of the authors and…