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Stock Market Today Powell indicated the central bank could get more aggressive with rate hikes to combat inflation that is “too high.”Stocks’ positive momentum faded to start the new week after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is prepared to move “expeditiously” towards tighter monetary policy in order to fight inflation. “We… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip After Powell Talks Rate Hikes | 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

cryptocurrency Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about Bitcoin. But Ethereum is a different form of cryptocurrency nipping at Bitcoin’s heels. It’s based on a decentralized finance model, or DeFi, which has implications far broader than just crypto. Here’s a primer on DeFi, and a bevy of sources for in-depth learning.Decentralized finance,… Continue reading How to Educate Yourself on DeFi | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today Stocks largely traded flat Friday amid a slow news day and a trickle of economic datapoints.U.S. equities slipped into the weekend on a quiet note, especially compared to how much noise the market has been making of late. Traders finished the week’s heavy menu of Fed rate-hike talk and developments in Ukraine… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Major Indexes Post Weekly Gains | Kiplinger

The Securities and Exchange Commission in March released guidance for publicly traded companies on the links between their businesses and climate change – a boon for investors, regardless of whether they’re concerned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. Proposed SEC rules would require a number of new disclosures. For instance, companies would have to… Continue reading 3 Ways Climate Change Disclosures Would Benefit Investors | Kiplinger

Technology Non-fungible tokens are unique digital properties that use blockchain technology. Our FAQ will help you understand what all the buzz is about. To many, the concept of an NFT is an enigma. Are they an investment? Collectible? Pricey fad? Scam? The answer: probably all of the above.  Non-fungible tokens take many forms. The most… Continue reading Why Everyone Is Talking About NFTs | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today A storm-damaged pipeline running from Kazakhstan to the Black Sea could take a big bite out of global oil exports in the near term.Stocks traded lower on the two-year anniversary of the pandemic market bottom as familiar worries weighed on investor sentiment. For starters, sizzling energy prices kept inflation concerns front and… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Retreat as Oil Prices Spike | Kiplinger

investing Investing can be fun, but you need a brokerage account to do it. Fortunately, it’s easy to get started.A low-cost brokerage account will allow you to buy individual stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and other investments outside of your employer’s retirement account. You can open an account, deposit money and execute trades online with… Continue reading How to Open a Stock Market Account | Kiplinger