The Ukraine war has sent oil soaring and sparked fears about ‘stagflation’. Here’s what it is, and why it’s investors’ worst nightmare.

The war in Ukraine has sent oil prices soaring and crushed hopes of a strong global economic rebound. Oil hit its highest level in more than a decade this week, and wheat, metals and natural gas have all surged. That’s sparked fears about “stagflation”, a toxic combination of red-hot inflation and low or negative growth.… Continue reading The Ukraine war has sent oil soaring and sparked fears about ‘stagflation’. Here’s what it is, and why it’s investors’ worst nightmare.

Seven States Hit Hardest by Gas Prices All Have This in Common

Higher gas prices are happening and more increases seem inevitable, as oil surges in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. West Texas Intermediate has jumped 25% in less than two weeks as the world has moved to economically isolate Russia in response to the invasion. Americans are seeing the impact at the gas pump,… Continue reading Seven States Hit Hardest by Gas Prices All Have This in Common

Crypto Tax Guide to Capital Gains and Losses

Despite the pandemic, investors have potentially made a lot of gains through cryptocurrency transactions, the stock market, and more. So what do people need to think about when it comes time to file taxes for the 2021 tax year? In the video above, Lisa Greene-Lewis, a certified public account (CPA) and TurboTax expert, gives some… Continue reading Crypto Tax Guide to Capital Gains and Losses

Oil-rich Canada lays out ground rules for inaugural green bond

Canada intends to issue $5 billion in sustainable debt to fund everything from planting trees to building carbon capture facilities Author of the article: Bloomberg News Esteban Duarte and Brian Platt Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault speaks during a press conference at the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow on Nov.… Continue reading Oil-rich Canada lays out ground rules for inaugural green bond

Stock Market Today: Nuclear Fears Overshadow Stellar February Jobs Number | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today Last month’s job additions vastly exceeded estimates, but an attack on a Ukrainian nuclear power plant dictated the market’s direction Friday.Wall Street couldn’t have asked for any more out of the February jobs report, but a fresh escalation of danger in Eastern Europe was more than enough to keep stocks grounded to… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Nuclear Fears Overshadow Stellar February Jobs Number | Kiplinger

15 Stock Picks That Billionaires Love | Kiplinger

No, you can’t get rich simply by copying their moves, but there’s still something irresistible about following the top stock picks of the billionaire set. Consider that the billionaires listed below have larger-than-life reputations when it comes to investing other rich people’s money. Meanwhile, their resources for research, as well as their intimate connections to… Continue reading 15 Stock Picks That Billionaires Love | Kiplinger

US stocks drop as oil prices surge again and Russia’s attack on Ukraine intensifies

US stocks slumped Friday with investors’ attention trained on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising oil prices.  Wall Street’s main benchmarks finished lower for the week. The US economy created 678,000 jobs in February, above an estimated 440,000 jobs.  Loading Something is loading. US stocks finished lower Friday with investors capping off the week with… Continue reading US stocks drop as oil prices surge again and Russia’s attack on Ukraine intensifies