Powell signals possible Fed rate cut in September Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell opened the door to a September interest rate cut, asserting that “downside risks to employment are rising.” U.S. stocks closed lower on Aug. 25 as investors took a breather from record highs last week to wait for chip giant Nvidia’s earnings for
Who is Fed Chair Jerome Powell? Jerome Powell’s feud with President Donald Trump has been making headlines. Here’s everything you should know about the Fed chair. U.S. stocks closed higher on Aug. 22, with the blue-chip Dow ending at a new record, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell suggested an interest rate cut may be
Steven Podnos | For FLORIDA TODAY Q: I’m seeing articles saying that the stock market is expensive. What does that mean? What should I do about it? A: There is an endless struggle to ascertain when stocks are “cheap” or the opposite. Pundits use various measures of valuation to make their case. For example, the huge S&P 500 index
Cryptocurrency exchanges are the economy backbone of digital assets these days, as they are the primary spots for selling, buying, and exchanging cryptocurrencies. A new investor or an average trader, exchanges are a means to access a variety of coins, see prices in real time, and make trades with ease. Conveniently, though, as with everything,
Fisher Funds chief investment officer Ashley Gardyne told Nadine Higgins on The Prosperity Project podcast that it has the potential to deliver better returns. “There has been a premium of sort of 3-5% higher return compared to the listed sharemarket,” he says. It does come with more risks, including that it can be a less
XRP is demonstrating its long-term growth potential. Will Ebiefung | The Motley Fool Trump signs Genius Act, first major U.S. crypto law, into effect President Donald Trump signed the Genius Act, establishing the first U.S. crypto law regulating stablecoins. Nowadays, $500 doesn’t feel like much — especially if you invest it in the S&P 500
Palantir is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings in the next week, and expectations are sky high. Adam Spatacco | The Motley Fool AI is already disrupting the job market Hiring managers are highlighting soft skills as a way employees can prove their value to the company. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been one of the
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visits Jurong Island, Singapore’s flagship integrated petrochemical and energy hub, during his official visit to Singapore, on Tuesday | Photo Credit: ANI Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has on Wednesday sought support of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Singapore for economic development of the State and
Nvidia’s CEO has sold millions of dollars worth of his company’s shares this year, and he’s not done selling yet. David Jagielski | The Motley Fool Nvidia CEO sells 100,000 shares of company stock Jensen Huang sold 100,000 Nvidia shares between June 20 and 23, bringing in nearly $15 million at an average price of
Evan Guido | Special to the Herald-Tribune In early 2025, Constellation Brands – maker of Modelo, Corona, and Pacifico – was a staple of our Aksala Dividend & Growth Portfolio. It had everything we look for: category-leading brands, consistent dividend growth, and a strong consumer following, especially among the Hispanic community in the U.S. But