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Key Takeaways Table of Contents Tesla’s Q2 earnings release is scheduled for after-hours trading on July 22, with analyst projections pointing to EPS between $0.52–$0.54 and approximately $26.4B in revenue The stock has fallen more than 15% in 2024, even after exceeding Q2 delivery expectations by shipping 480,126 vehicles Analyst consensus leans toward Hold with…

If you like to keep up with famous investors, you probably know Cathie Wood, the founder, CEO, and chief investment officer of Ark Invest, known for investing in companies with disruptive and innovative technologies. Many investors pay attention when she makes big buys or sales, and she recently raised a lot of eyebrows when she…

Warren Buffett has built one of the greatest investing track records in history, but even the “Oracle of Omaha” told CNBC (1) that he doesn’t get every decision right. Speaking about Berkshire Hathaway’s now-more-than-$31 billion stake in Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Buffett revealed that he personally initiated the investment — but he also admitted Berkshire should have…

Quick Read JPM CEO Jamie Dimon admits lower-income Americans were left behind, and for 46% of retirees with zero savings, Social Security is their only income. Claiming at 62 instead of 70 locks in a permanent 30% benefit cut that compounds larger every year through annual COLA raises. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?…

Tesla (TSLA 2.47%) has slipped below $400, and plenty of investors see the pullback as a bargain on a future robotaxi empire. I understand the appeal, but with July cash to put to work, I would rather own a consumer growth story I have far more conviction in: Cava Group (CAVA +1.10%). Image source: Getty…

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has slipped below $400, and plenty of investors see the pullback as a bargain on a future robotaxi empire. I understand the appeal, but with July cash to put to work, I would rather own a consumer growth story I have far more conviction in: Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA). Image source: Getty…

Quick Read Social Security’s Trustees project a 22% benefit cut by 2032, slashing the average monthly check from $2,083 to $1,625. Lawmakers can prevent cuts by raising payroll taxes, lifting the wage cap, or requiring workers to wait longer for full benefits. Investing $650 a month for 40 years at an 8% return could build…

Apple (AAPL +0.26%) designs consumer devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Customer loyalty remains one of Apple’s biggest strengths, helping drive consistent upgrade cycles. In recent years, services, including subscriptions, app store fees, and digital content, have become a growing source of high-margin revenue. While newer products like the Vision Pro headset have had…

Sometimes success is defined by both the choices and the reaction that people have in situations where emotions are in charge. In situations when people experience excitement, they get too confident and make hasty decisions without even thinking about the possible risk. In challenging situations, people act based on fear and miss great chances due…

© zimmytws / Shutterstock.com Consider a couple in their mid-60s, both retired, with a $1.4 million traditional 401(k) and about to start Social Security. The plan looked airtight: pull 4% a year, collect benefits, and let the rest compound. Then the tax return arrives and roughly $51,000 of Social Security they thought was mostly theirs…