Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway to Buy Insurer Alleghany for $11.6 Billion | Kiplinger

stocks Warren Buffett’s holding company tapped into its massive cash pile to make its biggest acquisition in years.Warren Buffett put some of Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.B, $342.41) massive cash pile to work on Monday, striking a deal to acquire insurer Alleghany (Y, $676.75) for $11.6 billion. The purchase adds to Berkshire’s already sprawling core of insurance… Continue reading Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway to Buy Insurer Alleghany for $11.6 Billion | Kiplinger

The market is flashing a buy signal suggesting stocks will rally one last time before an ‘epic’ selling opportunity in the 2nd-quarter, Bank of America says

The stock market flashed a contrarian buy signal this week that has led to swift gains in the past. Bank of America’s bull/bear indicator fell to the 2.0 level for the first time since March 18, 2020.While a stock market rally is likely over the next few weeks, it will represent an “epic” sell opportunity… Continue reading The market is flashing a buy signal suggesting stocks will rally one last time before an ‘epic’ selling opportunity in the 2nd-quarter, Bank of America says

Interest rates are rising and bond yields are up but investors should be confident that stocks are still the more attractive bet for now, experts say

US stocks and bonds have largely been selling off this year, with bond yields across the curve stepping higher.  Richer rates offered to investors to buy government bonds may look somewhat alluring but stocks, for now, are the better bet, two market experts told Insider.  Inflation is running around 8%, denting returns for bondholders.  Loading… Continue reading Interest rates are rising and bond yields are up but investors should be confident that stocks are still the more attractive bet for now, experts say

Bank of America shares 9 commodity-linked stocks set to get a boost from soaring global prices as the Russia-Ukraine crisis unlocks opportunities in downtrodden markets like Latin America

US Markets Loading… H M S Premium The Russian-Ukraine conflict has “created a massive void in critical materials,” said Bank of America analysts. Monty Rakusen/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. The Russia-Ukraine war “has created a massive void in critical materials,” says Bank of… Continue reading Bank of America shares 9 commodity-linked stocks set to get a boost from soaring global prices as the Russia-Ukraine crisis unlocks opportunities in downtrodden markets like Latin America

Pimco says the risks have increased for an ‘anti-Goldilocks economy’ — where growth is too cold and inflation is far too hot

The Ukraine war’s impact on supply chains and trade could result in a global “anti-Goldilocks” economy, Pimco said. Higher energy prices could help lead to “stagflation”, where inflation is too hot and growth is too cold. Even once the war ends, sanctions will likely persist and make supply-chain and trade flow issues worse, they said.… Continue reading Pimco says the risks have increased for an ‘anti-Goldilocks economy’ — where growth is too cold and inflation is far too hot

Humble Swap Makes Defi Safe for Everyone, launches on March 28

, /PRNewswire/ — Humble Swap (https://humble.sh) is on a mission to make the decentralized finance world safer and accessible to everyone. Humble Swap is a new, decentralized exchange that has passed stringent security assessments to ensure customer funds’ safety. In preparation for the launch, Reach Co-Founder and CEO Chris Swenor stated, “We engaged with Kudelski… Continue reading Humble Swap Makes Defi Safe for Everyone, launches on March 28

Tax Tips for Employees Who Work at Home

Key Takeaways• Employees who work from home can no longer claim tax deductions for their unreimbursed employee expenses or home office costs on their federal tax return. • Prior to the 2018 tax reform, employees could claim these expenses as an itemized deduction. • Self-employed workers can claim eligible deductions for business expenses and for… Continue reading Tax Tips for Employees Who Work at Home

Here’s How to Safely Donate Money to Ukraine

TheStreet has compiled a list of secure ways you can send financial aid to Ukraine. The cri de coeur delivered by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the United States Congress on Wednesday has sparked an enormous amount of sympathy and support for the besieged Eastern European country amongst its allies, particularly in North America. Though Zelensky… Continue reading Here’s How to Safely Donate Money to Ukraine