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Saving for retirement is perhaps the most important aspect of anyone’s financial life. After working hard and going through life’s challenges, you deserve a comfortable retirement. Of course, the road there won’t be a nicely paved one and you’re going to go through some ups and downs. But it’s important to start saving now and…

Democratic Senators decried the legal justification for the capture of Nicolas Maduro as a “sham,” after they were allowed to review the Office of Legal Counsel’s opinion in a classified setting. Senate Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark Warner told reporters, “I think it falls short,” and Sen. Adam Schiff added, “The reasoning was very unpersuasive. Even…

In terms of the latest jobs report, thousands of new roles were added to the U.S. economy last month. However, it is still far below projections from experts. Jobs Report Update 2025 CNN reports that an estimated 50,000 new jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December 2025 with an unemployment rate of 4.4%.…

The US economy is holding up, but cracks are formingpublished at 17:32 GMT 17:32 GMT Danielle KayeNew York business reporter The latest economic data has painted a picture of a US economy that has maintained solid momentum, even as Trump’s trade and immigration policies leave big questions about what comes next. Over the three months…

After a very tempestuous 2025, the US and China had finally started playing nice towards the end of the year, but a renewed threat from US President Donald Trump has everyone guessing whether the US-China trade war is actually starting again.  On Tuesday, Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country “doing business” with…

US stocks remained mixed in early afternoon trading on Tuesday as a milder inflation reading supported bets that the Fed would stick to expectations for interest rate cuts, while JPMorgan (JPM) results kicked off the fourth quarter earnings season. The blue chip-heavy Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) remained in the red, down roughly 0.6%, while…

Key Takeaways Getting laid off right before retirement can feel overwhelming, but you can still achieve a financially secure retirement. If you get laid off unexpectedly, take a breath, review your finances, and avoid rushed decisions. Avoid dipping into your 401(k) or claiming Social Security early, as those moves can cost you more in the…

This article was written by 33.07K Followers Follow With combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. He has been a regular contributor on Seeking Alpha…

In the ever-evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, conducting a thorough company analysis is of utmost importance for investors and industry followers. In this article, we will carry out an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) alongside its primary competitors in the Automobiles industry. By meticulously examining key financial metrics, market positioning, and growth prospects,…

Tesla has granted Tom Zhu, its Senior Vice President of Automotive and one of the most critical executives at the company, a massive new stock option package covering over $226 million worth of shares. According to a new SEC filing released yesterday, Zhu received 520,021 stock options with a strike price of $435.80. The grant…