Finance

Retirement may be closer than you think for millions still saddled with student loan debt. For those aged 50 to 61, balances can climb into the tens of thousands—and, in many cases, reach six figures—reshaping plans for a secure retirement.

Five 5G players — EchoStar, KT, Ceva, Mobix Labs, and Radcom — are catching investor eyes as 5G rollouts accelerate. From satellites to silicon IP and cloud-native network intelligence, these names hint at faster speeds and smarter networks — with the usual industry risks lurking.

Fed’s latest rate cut offers a patch of relief for borrowers, but the road to affordable mortgages in 2024 remains complex. Inflation trends, long-term yields, and a tight housing market will shape whether rates drift down or stay stubbornly high. For potential buyers, the takeaway is less about timing the market and more about aligning…

Could betting markets outrun traditional inflation forecasts? Kalshi’s CPI wagers are turning heads—and raising eyebrows. Critics argue the method is opaque, the data thin, and the line between gambling and serious economics muddied.

Rocket Lab edged higher after a volatile week, with heavy trading signaling a shift in momentum for the space-tech stock. Fresh milestones and a landmark contract have the company positioned for continued growth as the sector recalibrates for 2026. Investors are watching to see if the rally can extend into Rocket Lab’s next chapter.

Palantir’s latest quarter is drawing renewed attention from big investors and analysts alike. Fresh institutional bets and shifting price targets mingle with ongoing insider moves, hinting at a dynamic reshaping of the data-analytics leader’s momentum. As the market weighs these signals, Palantir’s growth trajectory remains a focal point for investors.

CenterPoint Energy is in focus as big investors adjust their stakes—one top holder trims back while others add to theirs. A solid Q3 beat, a growing dividend, and fresh analyst targets heighten the intrigue around the stock. What these moves could mean for its near-term momentum is worth watching.

Institutional investors are quietly reshaping their Apple bets, with Cranbrook Wealth Management boosting its stake in Q3. As Apple reports solid earnings and a modest dividend, other major holders adjust positions, signaling evolving expectations for the tech giant’s near-term trajectory.

Microsoft sits at the center of a fresh wave of institutional moves, as big investors tweak stakes and new players enter the scene. With dividends and earnings in focus, market eyes are on what these repositionings might mean for MSFT’s near-term path. The evolving ownership landscape hints at how the tech giant is being positioned…

Two Vanguard ETFs look alike but behave very differently. VOOG leans into growth with a tech tilt and higher volatility, while VOO offers broad market exposure with lower costs and steadier income. Discover how expense ratios, yields, and sector weights shape the choice—and what the AI boom could mean for each path.

Ekso Bionics rode a dramatic rally sparked by news of Applied Digital’s cloud spin-off, signaling renewed investor interest in strategic restructurings. The move underscored notable volatility in the tech space and hints at evolving value opportunities—a closer look reveals the drivers behind the surge and what they could mean for Ekso’s future.

U.S. stocks pulled back for a third straight session as tech names led the retreat into year-end trading. The Nasdaq fell about 0.2%, while the S&P 500 and Dow edged lower. In contrast, precious metals rallied—silver surged after a sharp drop and gold rose—as Fed minutes hint at a cautious path for future rate cuts.

Tariffs have surged to multi-decade highs, with little sign of a quick reversal. As legal challenges simmer and policy signals diverge, a steady—yet unsettled—trade landscape may shape prices and business planning for years to come.

2026’s market hours blend normal sessions with carefully placed holidays. From year-end activity to upcoming breaks, the calendar could shape trading plans more than you expect. A quick preview of the year ahead for U.S. exchanges.

Stocks opened mixed as tech weakness weighed on major indexes while gold and silver staged a rebound. Investors await the Fed’s December minutes for clues on policy paths into year-end and beyond, keeping markets on edge.

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Is Atmos Energy the steady, dividend-friendly play social media hype is calling the next big thing—or just a passing fad? A closer look at this regulated utility reveals why conservative investors are paying attention—and what hidden risks might be lurking.

Redwire’s stock slump this year stands in stark contrast to AST SpaceMobile’s rapid ascent, underscoring a polarized space sector. Delays, earnings misses, and dilution weigh on one company, while another accelerates toward commercialization. The year 2025 is shaping up as a study in divergent paths for space investors.

2026 brings a 72.5-cent per mile IRS mileage rate, but regional costs and rising non-fuel expenses tell a more complex story. Explore how CPM and FAVR options, paired with automation, can help your program stay fair, compliant, and cost-aware in a shifting workforce.

CAT is redefining its playbook with an AI-driven pivot into power generation, signaling a new growth narrative beyond traditional machinery. The move taps into rising demand from data centers and infrastructure needs, drawing fresh investor interest. A blended strategy of steady core markets and disruptive tech could reshape Caterpillar’s trajectory in the years ahead.

Institutional investors are renewing their bets on Boeing, pushing the aerospace giant back into the spotlight. Even as earnings came in softer than expected, rising stakes and a chorus of optimistic targets hint at growing confidence in Boeing’s long-term trajectory.