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There’s a new wrinkle in the growing controversies over the rise of investment funds that promise to address environmental, social or corporate governance concerns. Amid investigations into allegations of “greenwashing,” or false promises of environmental improvements, and opposition to ESG measures from conservative political leaders, individual investors are gaining new opportunities to direct their money… Continue reading ETF Funds for Anti-ESG Investors

A weekend absent any disruptive bank headlines helped stocks open higher Monday.  The one bit of financial sector news that hit the wires – specifically, that First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA (opens in new tab)) is buying a large amount of assets from failed Silicon Valley Bank – only served to calm investors’ fears. Still, only… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Finish Mostly Higher After First Citizens Buys SVB Assets

International stocks: Why bother? For the greater part of the past decade, it hasn’t paid to invest abroad. U.S. stocks beat their overseas counterparts in eight of the past 10 calendar years. It’s little wonder that many investors now avoid foreign stock markets.  “Our clients see international investing as a greater risk,” ignoring any diversification… Continue reading International Stocks: Time to Explore Investments Abroad

Being a first-time investor can seem a bit intimidating and unnerving, but the sooner you dip your toe into the waters, the better! And remember to ask yourself, would you swim in the ocean during choppy waters with no lifeguard on duty? No, right? (If you said yes…let’s talk.) Your parents or other trusted adults,… Continue reading Four Steps for Teens Who Want to Test the Investing Waters

Stocks opened lower Friday as uncertainty in the financial sector kept investors on edge, with Deutsche Bank (DB (opens in new tab)) the latest lender to be thrust into the “potentially troubled” limelight. This sent its shares tumbling – and kept the broader market lower for most of the day, though the major indexes managed… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Brush Off Deutsche Bank Troubles

Delta-8 was handed another blow this week. Kentucky took meaningful steps to rein in the rampant unregulated growth of the Delta-8 market that has proliferated the Bluegrass State.  Delta-8 THC has grown in popularity across the U.S. since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp production and products. A national leader in… Continue reading Delta-8 Restricted in Kentucky: This Week in Cannabis Investing

Benjamin Graham, who is widely known as “the father of value investing,” argued that defensive stocks should be moderately priced, have a good record of paying dividends and be conservatively financed. This is what long-term value investors are looking for now. Given the volatility in the financial sector and with rising interest rates, investors are… Continue reading Best Defensive Stocks to Buy Now

Stocks pared earlier gains Thursday, but still closed higher in the wake of Wednesday’s post-Fed selloff. Investors continued to evaluate yesterday’s comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who indicated an end to rate hikes could be near, as well as concerning bank deposit commentary from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.  There was nothing particularly unexpected… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Higher in Volatile Session