In a time when we most need each other, we are the most alone. In May of 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory calling attention to our epidemic of loneliness and isolation. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, over half of Americans reported measurable levels of loneliness. Often known as the silent killer, loneliness has been shown to lead to a myriad of individual and societal health problems, including depression, anxiety, and addictions to alcohol, drugs, and gambling.Loneliness is a complex state caused by myriad of personal circumstances as well as societal trends. And while much attention has been given to…
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New leadership and a refocus on its core strengths should help Nike in this transition period. Nike (NKE 0.06%) checks the boxes for being a blue chip stock. It’s been an industry leader for quite some time, it’s financially stable, and it has a global brand many companies could only dream of matching. Unfortunately, being a blue chip stock doesn’t make you immune from down periods, and that’s exactly what Nike has gone through these past few years. Since hitting an all-time high in Nov. 2021, Nike stock is now down close to 55%. It’s fallen 24% in 2024 alone.…
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesThe stock market has surged since October 2022, with major indexes posting strong gains.With the bull market in stocks now two years old, investors are wondering how long the rally can last.According to stock market experts, the answer is: a lot longer.The stock market bottomed on October 12, 2022, marking two years since the start of the ongoing bull rally.Since then, the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average have posted impressive gains of 88%, 62%, and 46%, respectively.A resilient job market, lower inflation, and continued corporate earnings growth helped push the stock market higher over…
High-net-worth investors use many loopholes to reduce their taxes.Among them are exchange funds, collars, 1031s, and hedging and borrowing against assets.But investing in qualified opportunity zones has been the home run strategy. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. In simple terms, there are only three places your money can go: to you…
There are still attractively valued tech stocks despite the market’s strong performance this year. It’s been a strong year for the stock market and with the Federal Reserve beginning to cut rates as part of a normalization cycle, the good times are likely to continue. Tech stocks in particular have helped lead the way, as artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a lot of momentum in the market. Despite the market’s strong run, there are still a number of attractively valued tech stocks that look like good investments. Let’s look at three tech stocks to invest $1,000 in right now. 1.…
Costco Wholesale (COST), popularly referred to as just Costco, is a well-known big-box retail store chain that sells items in bulk and offers household products and groceries at a discount.When consumers anticipate unfavorable world events that might hinder supply-chain activity, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ll frequently panic-shop at Costco. The company has evidently benefited from some unfortunate recent developments in the world, and that will likely limit future upside potential. Costco has a high valuation and a low dividend yield. I’m neutral on COST, and it doesn’t look like a good month for investors to go shopping on Costco…
An aerial view shows the damaged Albert Whitted Airport, in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, in St. Petersburg, Florida U.S., October 10, 2024. Marco Bello | ReutersRestoring power, clearing debris and distributing fuel are now the top priorities in Florida as the state continues to reel in the wake Hurricane Milton. More than 1.5 million are without power and at least 17 fatalities have been confirmed as recovery efforts continue into the weekend.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday that efforts are still underway to assist residents and provide resources to hard-hit areas across the state. Parts of western and central Florida continue…
(Reuters) – Venezuela has canceled the passports of dozens of journalists and activists since President Nicolas Maduro claimed a re-election victory, part of what rights groups say is an intensifying campaign of repression against the authoritarian president’s opponents, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. At least 40 people, mostly journalists and human rights activists have had their passports annulled without explanation, the newspaper reported, citing Caracas-based rights group Laboratorio de Paz. The group warned that the number of people who have had their passports canceled is likely to be much higher due to Venezuelans’ fear of reporting cases, the FT…
October’s strong US employment report supports expectations of a soft landing and continued economic expansion, crucial for multi-asset strategies. Source link
By Gwladys Fouche, Chang-Ran Kim OSLO/TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in a warning to countries that have nuclear weapons not to use them. Many survivors of the only two nuclear bombs ever to be used in conflict, who are known in Japanese as “hibakusha”, have dedicated their lives to the struggle for a nuclear-free world. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said in its citation the group was receiving the Peace Prize for “its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons…