Bitcoin outperforms S&P 500, Nasdaq, gold since the start of Iran war
A bitcoin comeback may be underway. Just as the cryptocurrency was kicking off its latest winning week, ProShares’…
Gold price jumps on Middle East turmoil. What to know before investing
Frame Studio | Moment | Getty Images With the Middle East war rattling global markets, gold is once…
DeepSeek to release new AI model. A rough period for Nasdaq stocks could follow
The release of a new artificial intelligence model from China’s DeepSeek could mean a rough period will follow…
How you can add gold and silver exposure to your portfolio
The 2026 rally in precious metals offers the prospect of tempting returns, but investors ought to proceed carefully…
How the regular investor can participate in the lucrative, high-yielding bank loan market
Bank loans remain a popular place for investors to find attractive yields — but average investors can’t just…
‘Convince me otherwise.’ I think you’re better off with a portfolio of ETFs than a financial adviser, whose fees will eat into your returns. Am I right?
Question: “Why would someone pay money for a financial adviser when you can just buy an ETF or…
‘Convince me otherwise.’ I think you’re better off with a portfolio of ETFs than a financial adviser, whose fees will eat into your returns. Am I right?
Question: “Why would someone pay money for a financial adviser when you can just buy an ETF or…
Flocking to precious metal ETFs? Watch for these tax surprises
Investors buying into the precious metals trade are celebrating their gains, but those winnings are also likely to…
Want to retire from a soul-sucking job? Here are the financial factors to consider.
Published: Jan. 9, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. ET In the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answers questions from…
‘Where should I turn?’ My 401(k) has lost 23% in the past few years and now I only have $200K. What did I do wrong?
Question: “My current 401(k) is only worth about $200,000 and I’ve lost about 23% in the last couple…
The consequences of AI slop and a hopeful look at what will follow it
Published: Jan. 2, 2026 at 12:43 p.m. ET You may already be familiar with the term “AI slop,” with…
Why experts say the simplest investing strategy is still the best
What is the S&P 500? A complete guide to this key stock market index Understanding the S&P 500:…