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Investors may be “having a cake and eating it” in 2026, with Wall Street strategists predicting stock market gains driven by Fed rate cuts, tax incentives, and lower-than-expected inflation. As Wall Street prepares for this week’s highly anticipated monthly Consumer Price Index report, which is expected to stay unchanged from the prior month at an…

Mortgage rates could fall in January, but they’re more likely to hold steady. While daily ups and downs are a given, a major shift this month feels like a long shot. Fed cut looking unlikely October’s government shutdown throttled the flow of data from federal agencies, making it tough to gauge the economy’s health. Neither…

Will Ebiefung, The Motley Fool January 11, 2026 at 8:39 AM Key Points The market seems to be overlooking some of Lucid’s most significant catalysts for long-term growth. The company’s new model releases and partnership with Uber deserve more attention. 10 stocks we like better than Lucid Group › 2025 was not a good year…

January 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM Warren Buffett speaks at an event called, This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Warren Buffett is well known for his buy-and-hold investing strategy, and making solid bets on low-performing stocks when others are selling at a loss. At his company’s annual…

This article was written by 386 Followers Follow I am a long-term buy-and-hold investor from Cleveland, Ohio.I tend to invest in large-cap growth stocks and Bitcoin.I tend to pay more attention to a company’s qualitative aspects rather than quantitative. Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of BTC-USD either through stock ownership,…

Howard Smith, The Motley Fool January 11, 2026 at 7:26 AM Key Points AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) stock soared in 2025. The 244% gain came as investors began to get excited about the prospect of AST tapping into a massive potential market of smartphone users who might want direct satellite internet access. That excitement grew…

Adam Palasciano January 10, 2026 at 7:35 AM Each year, IRS updates reshape retirement savings for seniors. For 2026, several of those changes affect how much you can contribute, how benefits are paid, and how retirement income is taxed. Understanding these updates can help retirees and near-retirees better manage cash flow and build wealth over…

Quick Read 40% of retired Americans rely solely on Social Security income averaging $1,913 monthly. 20% of Americans have no retirement savings at all. 38% of U.S. adults are willing to go into debt for experiences like travel or dining out. For many Americans, retirement often means living on a fixed income. In fact, according…

Avoiding retirement mistakes is key to making a successful plan for financial stability as a senior. When it comes to retirement planning, there’s a lot to think about — and the stakes are high. While it can feel overwhelming, one good place to start is to make sure you’re avoiding common and costly errors that…

Berkshire Hathaway is increasing the salary of its new CEO this year, the company has said in a recent filing. According to the filing on Tuesday, Greg Abel, who recently succeeded Warren Buffett as the new chief executive of the company, is set to get an annual cash salary of $25 million, a 19% bump…