Kyla Scanlon is hardly your typical markets commentator—but then again how many 16-year-old girls growing up in Louisville traded stock options on the weekend. “It was just something interesting to do. My parents were supportive,” she says. “My dad dabbled in it and so he was like, ‘this is a cool way for you to … Read more
This year has posed an unusual array of challenges for investors, and more could be in store. The major stock market indexes are still up in 2023, powered by a narrow slice of technology stocks, but have been losing ground rapidly. Bond yields have risen sharply, topping 5% on some government debt. The economic outlook … Read more
Is Bitcoin an Inflation Hedge? Here Are the Arguments on Both Sides The Wall Street Journal Source link
So far, September is living up to its reputation as the worst month for the stock market. But the worst of the pain might have already passed. The ninth month of the year is historically the worst for stocks. According to Dow Jones Market Data, the S&P 500 has averaged a 1.1% decline in September … Read more
September is here, and that can mean only one thing—it’s time to give up and go home. Or maybe not. There’s a lot to like about September. Temperatures are cooling, days are getting shorter but not too short, kids are going back to school, and the leaves are getting ready to turn. For the stock … Read more
Rising Long-Term Rates Loom Over Autumn on Wall Street The Wall Street Journal Source link
Who knew getting a good night’s sleep each night was this important? Poor sleep quality turns out to be the one of the biggest risk factors for ending up in a nursing home, according to new research conducted among over 125,000 senior citizens in Australia. Those who got a good night’s sleep — defined as … Read more
One of the most storied legacies in American stock trading history might be coming to an end. United States Steel ‘s days as an independent publicly traded company could be numbered. Its story holds some fascinating history as well as some important lessons for investors. Sunday, U.S. Steel (ticker: X) announced it was looking at … Read more
A Crypto Mystery: Who Controls This Fast-Growing Stablecoin? The Wall Street Journal Source link
The Stock Market Is Falling. Why It’s Time to Get Happy. Barron’s Source link