It’s never been easier as a passive income investor to give your yield a bit of a jolt with the rise of covered call (and premium income) ETFs that trade off a bit of upside potential for some premiums. And while the popular class of niche ETFs hit the right spot for many passive investors…
Live Updates Live Coverage Has Ended Wall Street Sees 8% Upside 4:53 pm The mean price target for UAL is $96.20 which would be a 8.74% upside over the current price. Of the 10 analysts covering the stock, all have UAL as a “BUY”. UAL Stock Dropping 4:32 pm UAL stock is now down 1.53%…
Key Points A Reddit poster took a big loss on Pfizer. They needed to dump some shares because they occupied a huge chunk of their portfolio. There are some situations where it pays to sell stocks at a loss, and there can be ways to use a loss to your advantage. It’s hard to believe,…
We have covered Jim Cramer for almost 20 years here at 24/7 Wall St., and like all opinionated Wall Street stock pundit pickers, he has had more than his fair share of home runs and some swings and misses. One thing is sure: His opinions, whether good, bad, or indifferent, do not go unheard, as…
The tariff-driven market volatility has been rough on shares of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio Inc. (NYSE: NIO), which in April fell to a multiyear low of $3.02. Though shares rebounded afterward, they are now down 5.7% year to date, despite an 11.2% pop in the past week after strong June delivery numbers. Nio…
Back in April, the U.S. government banned Nvidia’s H20 AI exports to China. As of July 15, the government has reversed its decision. The company is now legally allowed to file for export licenses. This change comes after the crucial London meeting between Chinese and U.S. officials, and following China’s easing of rare earth export…
Key Points Many Baby Boomers are retiring with debt. High-interest debt should ideally be paid off before retiring. Using the debt snowball method or refinancing debt can help you become debt-free faster. 4 million Americans are set to retire this year. If you want to join them, click here now to see if you’re behind,…
Key Points Billionaires account for 1.7% of total wealth worldwide. In some countries, the proportion is far higher. In one country, one single man owns 18.9% of total domestic wealth. Not a billionaire yet? Talk to a financial advisor today. According to the latest Forbes data, there are now over 3,000 billionaires on planet Earth,…
So far this year, one of the better performers among Magnificent 7 has been Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META). Its shares have outperformed the broader market and are currently up 15.0% from six months ago, after retreating modestly from a recent all-time high of $747.90. For comparison, other Magnificent 7 members have fared much worse….
‘No Kings’ In America – Unless They Answer To ‘Your Honor’ Authored by Samantha Flom via RealClearPolitics, “In America, we don’t do kings.” That was the message of the leftist protesters who swarmed the streets nationwide on June 14 in opposition to President Donald Trump and his agenda. “Trump must go now!” they chanted, waving…
Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. Bullish Management Commentary 7:22 am by Eric Bleeker Here’s what GE Aerospace CEO Lawrence Culp Jr. had to say about the quarter: “The GE Aerospace team delivered an excellent second quarter with free cash flow nearly doubling and more than 20% growth in orders,…
Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. Stock still sliding 8:09 am Abbott Labs conference call still about an hour away, meanwhile the stock continues to slide in pre-market trading, now down 4.85% as of 8 AM EDT. More Details on Abbott’s Q2 7:48 am by Eric Bleeker We’ve given the…
FDA Commissioner Responds To Critics: ‘Be Patient With Us’ On COVID-19 Vaccines Authored by Zachary Stieber & Jan Jekielek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration is responding to critics of the agency’s recent approvals of COVID-19 vaccines, saying the FDA is involved in a process that takes…
Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. Taiwan Semi Still Rising in Premarket Trading 7:19 am by Eric Bleeker Taiwan Semiconductor shares remain elevated in premarket trading. If the company’s 3.4% gains hold when the market opens, it will trade for more than $1 trillion in market cap. No Change to…
These Are Richest People In Every US State From tech moguls to retail tycoons, the richest person in each U.S. state reflects the industries driving wealth across the country. Some are household names, while others have built quiet fortunes in their home states. This map, via Visual Capitalist’s Kayla Zhu, shows the richest person in…
High Court Ends UK Govt’s £7B Afghan Resettlement Cover-Up After Data Leak Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, The High Court has lifted a super-injunction obtained by the UK government that had concealed a massive £7 billion secret resettlement program for thousands of Afghan nationals, following a damning judgment that accused ministers of suppressing…
Italy Is The Country With The Most World Heritage Sites The UNESCO Committee has inscribed 26 new cultural and natural properties to the UNESCO World Heritage List this year, bringing the total figure to 1,248 sites. As Statista’s Anna Fleck reports, Italy remains home to the largest number of UNESCO world heritage sites, with 61 in…
70% Of Spaniards Want Mass Deportation Of Illegal Immigrants Via Remix News, The vast majority of Spain’s citizens want mass deportation of illegal immigrants, and there are even majorities for this policy amongst left-wing voters, according to a new poll. This time, Sigma Dos, which conducted its poll for Spanish newspaper El Mundo, found that 70…
New Seven-Year EU Budget Proposes 100BN Euros For Ukraine The European Commission plans to include a whopping €100 billion in funding for Ukraine as part of its proposed seven-year budget for 2028–2034, sources familiar with the discussions first revealed Tuesday. The following day, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal hailed the newly proposed €2 trillion ($2.3…
Is Easter Canceled In France? Via Remix News, French Prime Minister François Bayrou has unveiled a comprehensive plan for sweeping financial reforms designed to tackle the nation’s burgeoning budget deficit. However, the National Rally’s Marine Le Pen is already threatening to topple the government after the details were announced. A key component of these reforms involves the elimination…
In this economic/financial news report we discuss 70% of working people in the U.S. are preparing to get laid-off. We look at some recent examples of individual layoffs and discuss worsening inflation and more dire times ahead in this economy. #layoffs #costofliving #investing ☕ Buy me a cup of coffee (warning: I might buy beer…
There has never been a month quite like July 2025. We are only about halfway through the month, and there has already been more than a dozen catastrophic flooding events around the world. As you will see below, many of those flooding events have occurred in the United States, and now forecasters are warning us…
The second use is more resource-saving than the third. At my cottage in Canada, I have running water from a pump in the lake but not safe water. So in what we call the “bath hut” I have a bottle of clean water from which I pour a little into a Dixie cup when I…
Key Points These three companies pay handsome dividends and also have AI exposure. They also don’t come with nosebleed valuations. Plenty of upside potential is ahead, and you can cash in or reinvest the dividends while waiting. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in…
Key Points While $2 million is a great deal of money, it may not last as long as you expect — particularly if you don’t have a plan. Receiving $2 million is a life-changing event. Take your time to consider your next move. Investing even a portion of your windfall could make you quite wealthy…
Key Points in This Article: Webull’s (BULL) stock surged 500% following its April SPAC merger has since fallen 80%. Compared to Robinhood (HOOD), BULL’s high valuation suggests overvaluation. Webull’s advanced tools and global reach contrast with Robinhood’s beginner-friendly model, but its revenue growth lags. Nvidia made early investors rich, but there is a new class…
Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. AA Earnings Call 4:39 pm Heads up, everyone! AA is hosting its earnings call this Wednesday, January 22, at 5:00 pm EST. If you’re interested in tuning in, you can join the call by visiting their website at [alcoa.com](https://www.alcoa.com). CEO Commentary and Updates 4:23…
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is among the most-controversial major left-of-center activist nonprofits in the country, and rightly so. To the extent Americans are familiar with the group, it is probably for its “hate map,” which notoriously lumps Klansmen, neo-Nazis, and other genuine extremists alongside mainstream conservative and religious organizations. It also conspicuously neglects to track…
In my last post, I discussed reasons why rage bait is so depressingly successful. And I see a lot of discourse in favor of libertarianism that seems to lean into the rage bait angle. Sometimes it takes the form of “look at this outrageous and awful thing” done by the government or caused by government…
Key Points Logistical aircraft are the backbone of any modern air force When the United States bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities weeks ago, stealth aircraft carried out the strike, but they could only complete the 30+ hour mission with the help of in-air refuelers NATO oversees the world’s largest collective fleet of logistical aircraft Are you…
Tesla stock has been all over the map across the last few years. It was on the rise in 2023 and 2024, but the stock has recently struggled. The 2025 quarter 1 earnings report was disappointing, showing declining EV sales. In the last handful of days, the stock has done well, rising over 6%. However,…
Key Points You can use diversified ETFs (QQQI, SPYI) to generate the bulk of your passive income in retirement. To boost your monthly income potential, try a few high-yield funds that focus on single stocks (APLY, GOOY, AMZY, NVDY). It’s hard to believe, but today there are credit cards offering up to 6% cash back,…
With Starbucks’ (NASDAQ:SBUX) new CEO Brian Niccol stepping into his role in September 2024, investors have now had nearly a year to digest some of the changes he’s made at the helm. And thus far, there have been some intriguing updates worth considering. [leypoints] There should be. Given Niccol’s successful leadership at Chipotle, expectations are…
Key Points in This Article: Buying beaten-down stocks allows investors to purchase high-quality companies at bargain prices, capitalizing on market overreactions. Warren Buffett’s advice to “be greedy when others are fearful” underscores the value of investing in strong businesses during temporary setbacks. Despite high market indexes, the three growth stocks discussed offer compelling value and…
If you’re someone who doesn’t like to research individual stocks to generate long-term returns, exchange-traded funds can be your ideal choice. They allow you to build a diversified portfolio at low cost. Charles Schwab is one of the most popular brokers that has been around for years. It offers several low-cost ETFs to choose from….
If a free country is defined as a place where an individual or private organization is free to engage in voluntary cooperation—including trade—with whoever is willing or able to and on terms accepted by both parties, it follows that “trade war” is a contradiction in terms. Free trade is peaceful trade. Why is this definition…
What NATO Countries Spend On Military, Health, & Education NATO countries officially agreed to raise their defense expenditures to 5% of their GDP by 2035. But how do their military expenditures compare to what they spend on health and education? This visualization, via Visual Capitalist’s Pallavi Rao, shows a side-by-side comparison of government spending priorities as a percentage of…
Leaked Messages Reveal Andreessen’s Fury: ‘Universities Declared War On 70% Of The Country’ Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen warned that universities engaging in discriminatory practices against students and faculty will face significant consequences, according to leaked screenshots obtained by the Washington Post. In the private group chat with AI scientists and Trump administration officials, Andreessen stated…
Global Oil Consumption Reaches All-Time High Authored by Robert Rapier via OilPrice.com, Global oil consumption reached an all-time high in 2024, driven primarily by non-OECD countries, with the U.S. remaining the largest consumer. The U.S. continues to lead the world in total oil production, contributing to a record global output despite a slowdown in its…
By Peter Schiff, SchiffGold As is the case with many new regulations, the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) had the opposite effect as what was implied by its name. President Trump campaigned on reducing inflation and bringing down prices. But with major changes to the IRA now sealed into law under the banner of Trump’s…
Photo by Kremlin via Wikimedia Commons Beginning in Donald Trump’s first term in office, and then especially during the Biden administration, it seemed as if the world was moving into Cold War 2. A U.S.-led democratic bloc was facing off against the “New Axis” — a China-led bloc that included Russia, North Korea, and possibly…
What Are Inheritance And Gift Taxes Like In Europe? An estimated $2 to $3 trillion were inherited globally in 2024, according to consulting firm EY. As EY analysts highlight, the impending inheritance to be passed on from the baby boomer generation will marks the biggest transfer of wealth in modern financial history. Against this backdrop, we’re…
Euro Adoption Unlikely In Czechia As Elections Favorites & Public Opinion Align Against Common Currency Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, Andrej Babiš’s ANO, SPD, STAČILO! and others vow to protect the Czech crown, while business leaders and government coalition partners push for the adoption of the euro… Czechia’s possible adoption of the euro…
In this economic/financial news report, we discuss the shock of the groceries prices, and how prices rising are impacting consumers. The video highlights the burden of high prices on everyday shoppers. Many are struggling with the cost of living and are looking for ways to save money. This channel contains news and analysis that often…
This post 1 Birthright Gold Stock, 1 Pure Silver Play appeared first on Daily Reckoning. As most of you know, I spent last week at Rick Rule’s annual investment conference. It was a bonanza for natural resource bulls. Especially us gold and silver bugs. We heard from and spoke with some of the best mining…
Do you feel financial stress on a regular basis? If so, you are certainly not alone. As you will see below, a new survey has discovered that more than two-thirds of the entire country is feeling “anxiety and depression” due to financial stress. The cost of living is totally out of control, and it is…
Scott Walter’s Written Testimony to House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight Oral Testimony: HTML and video Written Testimony: HTML or PDF (House website) Full Subcommittee Hearing (House YouTube channel) Written Testimony to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, chairman Hearing on “How Leftist Nonprofit Networks Exploit Federal Tax Dollars to Advance a Radical…
A year ago, I had this to say: The progressive left will never be able to achieve their dream of a Euro-style welfare state by taxing the rich. If you read the smarter progressives, they all know this. They understand that the US would have to add a large tax on consumption in order to…
This post Rick Rule’s Big, Beautiful Gold-Silver-Copper (and More) Conference appeared first on Daily Reckoning. “If you don’t become a multi-millionaire in the next couple of years, you’re doing something wrong,” quipped Rick Rule in a sidebar to his investment conference last week in Boca Raton, Forida. Rick wasn’t kidding. He means it. Although, of…
In almost any discussion of political and social issues, someone will use the argument that a discrepancy between two groups is per se evidence of discrimination against one group. However, statistical analysis reveals that the latter is not necessarily true. For example, it is true that women make less than men, but women also tend…
Ranked Choice Voting, or RCV, the process by which voters rank candidates by preference, has been in and out of the news for the last several years, as advocates and critics on both sides of the political aisle debate the merits and pitfalls of a system that many on the left – and increasingly some…
