China’s economy relies heavily on manufacturing and exports, but inflation and COVID restrictions have affected the status quo. To help you understand what is going on and what we expect to happen in the future, our highly-experienced Kiplinger Letter team will keep you abreast of the latest developments and forecasts (Get a free issue of… Continue reading China’s Economy Weakened by Low House Prices and Falling Exports: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
The Investment Strategy You Need Now
Make a plan and stick with it. That’s one piece of investing advice that gurus of all sorts – no matter how they approach the market – agree on. What they’re talking about is having an asset allocation plan, which divvies up your money into stocks, bonds, cash and other assets in appropriate proportions according… Continue reading The Investment Strategy You Need Now
Investing Jargon, Explained
Are you an “accredited investor”? Do you want to buy some “ADRs”? How do you make money on “call options”? The investment world is rife with technical terms that can have surprisingly negative effects on your ability to build a financial nest egg, says Patrick Heck, a research psychologist for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.… Continue reading Investing Jargon, Explained
Stock Market Today: Stocks Pop on Upbeat Inflation Data; Apple Hits $3T Market Cap
Stocks shot higher out of the gate Friday and stayed there through the close thanks to an encouraging reading on inflation. That data followed other recent reports showing a resilient U.S. economy – and tempered expectations for two more interest rate hikes this year. Ahead of the opening bell, the Bureau of Economic Analysis… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Pop on Upbeat Inflation Data; Apple Hits $3T Market Cap
Apple just eclipsed a $3 trillion valuation. Here are 8 things the iPhone maker is now bigger than, including France’s economy and India’s entire stock market.
It can be difficult to grasp just how big Apple’s ascent to a $3 trillion valuation really is.The iPhone maker’s market cap makes it bigger than France’s economy and double the size of India’s entire stock market.Here’s what else Apple is now bigger than after it became the first company to reach the $3 trillion… Continue reading Apple just eclipsed a $3 trillion valuation. Here are 8 things the iPhone maker is now bigger than, including France’s economy and India’s entire stock market.
Steve Jobs’ laser-sharp focus made Apple a world-beater. Warren Buffett takes the same approach to investing.
Steve Jobs refocused Apple on a few key products, paving the way for its phenomenal success. Warren Buffett, a big Apple investor, also concentrates his time and money where it’s best spent. Here’s a look at Jobs and Buffett’s shared embrace of focus, and why it’s paid off for them. Loading Something is loading. Thanks… Continue reading Steve Jobs’ laser-sharp focus made Apple a world-beater. Warren Buffett takes the same approach to investing.
US stocks face a painful rest of 2023 with a recession set to take the shine off the AI-fueled rally, HSBC says
Brace for a fourth-quarter US recession that’ll hit stock prices, according to HSBC. The bank said in its mid-year investment outlook that rising interest rates will likely trigger an economic slump in the second half of 2023. “The newsflow over the next six months could be tough” for markets, strategists said. Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading US stocks face a painful rest of 2023 with a recession set to take the shine off the AI-fueled rally, HSBC says
Rent growth is finally stagnating, and these 33 cities have lower prices than last year — including trendy spots like Austin, Texas
Premium Rent growth seems to be leveling out after years rising quickly. Peter Tsai/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Rent growth slowed again in June after prices reached a record high last month. A much-needed increase in apartment inventory kept rents from rising even… Continue reading Rent growth is finally stagnating, and these 33 cities have lower prices than last year — including trendy spots like Austin, Texas