Passive investing through exchange-traded funds may be losing its appeal. Tidal Financial Group Chief Revenue Officer Gavin Filmore finds many of his clients are no longer satisfied with buying popular ETFs tied to market indexes. “I think investors are looking beyond just the let’s call it the ‘VOO and chill approach’ where you just buy…
Inflation edged higher in September amid a jump in gasoline prices and other essentials such as electricity, while President Donald Trump’s tariffs put pressure on prices for physical goods such as clothing and furniture, economists said. The consumer price index, a key inflation barometer, rose 3% in September from a year earlier, the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty Images The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social Security Administration said on Friday. Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $56 per month on average starting in January, according to the agency. The COLA provides an annual adjustment to both Social Security and Supplemental…
Despite all eyes on the Magnificent Seven, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said that strong earnings results from companies in the “real economy” were responsible for Tuesday’s rally. “We got some tremendous numbers from actual businesses,” Cramer said. “And I think we need to celebrate that so many companies not connected to the data center or artificial…
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during warmups before the game against the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jamie Squire | Getty Images NFL star Travis Kelce is teaming up with activist investor Jana Partners in a bid to help reshape the future…
On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave some hints about more interest rate cuts, mentioning the weakness in the labor market. Bearing in mind an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop and potential rate cuts, investors can consider adding some dividend stocks to their portfolios to ensure stable income. The recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can…
Comfort Colors t-shirts are seen on Oct. 16, 2025. Danielle DeVries | CNBC When looking through Wyatt Cannon’s T-shirt collection, there’s a common theme: the Comfort Colors label. Growing up, Cannon would often find Comfort Colors apparel when looking for souvenirs during family trips. In college, Cannon convinced his a cappella group to screen print…
The CBOE Volatility Index, otherwise known as the Wall Street’s fear gauge, is coming off its most volatile week since April. For investors hesitant to ride out the recent wild swings, Invesco senior portfolio manager John Burrello sees income funds that employ options-based strategies as a sound game plan. His reasoning: They have more structural…
Big banks including JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs had just finished taking victory laps after a blockbuster quarter when concerns emerged from an obscure corner of Wall Street, sending a collective shiver through global finance. Regional bank Zions late Wednesday disclosed a near total wipeout on $60 million in loans after finding “apparent misrepresentations” from…
Americans may feel somewhat removed from the Federal Reserve, but the central bank’s moves have a ripple effect on many types of consumer products, most notably the credit cards in their wallet. Nearly half of American households have credit card debt and pay more than 20% in interest, on average, on their revolving balances —…
