“The most pointless expenditure.” 6 financial experts share which investments you might consider cutting.
Many people lose money on their investments without realizing it. According to Lonnie Thompson, who is both an investment advisor principal and the owner of True North Advisors, if you don’t have a clear purpose for your investment strategy or a specific plan for a stock, that money can often go to waste. But what […]
The Initial 3 Passive Income Investments I Intend to Make in February
Strategies for Achieving Financial Independence through Passive Income My goal is clear: I want to achieve financial independence. For me, that means building a portfolio that produces enough passive income to cover my basic living expenses. To reach this goal, I’m focused on investing in assets that provide monthly income. In early February, I’m planning […]
Investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Turn Negative for 2026 as Crypto Funds Lose $1.7 Billion
Simply put Digital asset funds experienced outflows of $1.7 billion last week, marking a negative trend in outflows for the year. Most of the redemptions came from American products, with only a small fraction going into Europe. This outflow trend coincides with a broader market downturn. Last week, investment products linked to digital assets saw […]
Cathie Wood Makes New Investments: 3 Stocks She Recently Purchased
Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, remained quite engaged throughout January. On the last trading day of the month, she opted to increase her stakes in eight different portfolios while trimming just three. On Friday, some noteworthy stocks she added include Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:FOOD), and Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). Interestingly, all three of these stocks […]
Stay calm and maintain your investments: key advice for safeguarding your pension during difficult periods
Resist early opt-outs Employers should automatically enroll eligible employees in a workplace pension scheme. To be eligible, employees must live in the UK, be aged 22 or older but below the state pension age, and earn at least £10,000 annually, which breaks down to about £192 weekly or £822 monthly for the tax year 2025/26. […]
Following Exceptional 2025 TSP Results, TSP Investors Raise I Fund Investments
How TSP Investors Reacted to Performance in 2025 In December, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investors began moving funds into the I Fund, with around $5.7 billion transferred in that month alone. Conversely, about $2.4 billion was shifted from the G Fund, roughly $1.6 billion from the C Fund, and about $2.3 billion from the S […]
Cathie Wood’s Recent Investments: 3 Stocks She Just Acquired
Cathie Wood acquired shares in Taiwan Semiconductor, Oklo, and Pony AI on Friday. Despite a slowdown, TSMC’s profitable model still warrants a strong market valuation. Oklo has gained traction as an energy play linked to the AI revolution, though revenue won’t materialize until next year. Cathie Wood wasn’t slowing down as the holiday season approached. […]
Gold and silver reach new peaks as investors react to Trump’s interest in Greenland and seek safer investments.
Gold and Silver Prices Surge Amid Uncertainty Gold and silver prices have surged again, not long after reaching all-time highs, as investors flock to safer assets given the turbulent geopolitical and economic climate. On Monday, February gold futures climbed by 1.71% to reach $4,674.20 an ounce, following a record high the previous week. Meanwhile, spot […]
Stocks Rise on Increased Confidence in AI Investments
Market Summary The S&P 500 Index saw a gain of +0.27% today, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped slightly by -0.06%. In contrast, the Nasdaq 100 Index rose by +0.46%. March E-mini S&P futures increased by +0.25%, and the March E-mini Nasdaq futures grew by +0.47%. Most stock indexes are up today, continuing from […]
Daily Open: AI investments boosted by TSMC’s impressive earnings
Market Update – Geopolitical Trends and Economic Changes On Thursday, markets experienced a brief break from ongoing geopolitical tensions. Still, the week’s developments highlighted broader global trends. A significant example is Taiwan’s $250 billion investment in chip production within the United States. This move is both commercial and strategic in nature. The agreement includes a […]