Bank of America Says Buy These 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks — Each Offering at Least 9% Yield

There’s been a lot of talk recently about this year’s bull market, both on its own merits and in comparison to last year. But somewhat less attention has been paid to it as part of a larger trend overall – a secular bull market that began in 2013 and has seen the S&P 500 reach recent record highs. Long-term trends are good for the market generally, but what the average retail investor really wants is a solid return in the here-and-now. There are several routes to accomplish this, and one of the

I Want to Give My Daughter and Her Husband $50,000 For a Down Payment. Do I Have to Worry About the Gift Tax?

Imagine you have $50,000 to give to your daughter and her husband for a down payment on their new home. The question is, will you owe gift taxes because of your generous gesture? Despite popular framing, the federal gift and estate taxes only apply to very wealthy households. Unless you have approximately $13 million to […] The post I Want to Give My Daughter and Her Husband $50,000 For a Down Payment. Do I Have to Worry About the Gift Tax? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

Can I Use My RMDs to Transfer Money Into My Roth IRA?

If you're taking a required minimum distribution from an IRA, 401(k) or other tax-deferred account and don't need the money to cover living expenses, where should you stash that unneeded cash? Investors now need to start taking RMDs at age 73 or, if they were born after 1960, at age 75. Depending on the balances of […] The post Can I Use My RMDs to Transfer Money Into My Roth IRA? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

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  I'm 60 With $1.1 Million in an IRA. Is It Worth Converting $100,000 Per Year to a Roth to Avoid RMDs?

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  I Want to Convert $500k in My 401(k) to a Roth IRA. How Do I Avoid Paying Taxes?

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DJT Stock Falls as Big Week Wraps for Trump Media

Trump Media reported revenue of $3.4 million and a loss of $49 million during the first nine months of 2023, and received a $300 million cash infusion as part of its listing via a merger with a special-purpose acquisition vehicle, or SPAC. The company’s price-to-sales valuation far outstrips even the buzziest of its social-media peers such as Reddit and Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms So far, no Wall Street analysts have put a rating or target price on Trump Media stock, according to FactSet.

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  Trump Media stock surges on day 2 of market debut

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  Trump’s Wealth Surges as DJT Stock Rises Again

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Warren Buffett's Favorite Stock Market Indicator Is Flashing Red — Dangerously Close To Reaching The Number He Says Is 'Playing With Fire'

In the realm of stock market indicators, the Buffett Indicator stands out, especially when it flashes red. Named after Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and a figure synonymous with investing acumen, the indicator compares the total market capitalization of all actively traded U.S. stocks to the latest estimate of quarterly gross domestic product (GDP). Buffett, in a 2001 Fortune magazine article shared by CNN Money, described it as “probably the best single measure of where val

Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 70% of His $10 Billion Portfolio in Just 4 Stocks

These stocks have all performed well and have many similar characteristics that can provide lessons for other investors.

GE Stock Is Dropping While GE Vernova Rises. Short Seller Jim Chanos Could Be Why.

The soon-to-be spun-off power generation business of General Electric—GE Vernova—is getting more expensive, while the remaining business, GE Aerospace, is getting cheaper. Shares were up 1.5% at $133.15 in midday trading on Thursday. GE shareholders get one share of Vernova for every four GE shares held.

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Trump Media stock surges on day 2 of market debut

Trump Media & Technology Group soared as much as 14% on Wednesday.

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  Trump's media company ticker leads to fleeting windfall for some investors

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  Trump Social’s public debut puts ‘all other meme stocks to shame,’ veteran analyst says

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to 'End the Squatters Scam & Protect Homeowners'

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he signed legislation “to end the squatters scam & protect homeowners.” Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to End the Squatters Scam & Protect Homeowners https://t.co/MjqOKiAHPZ — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) March 27, 2024 "We are putting an end to the squatters scam in Florida," DeSantis said in a release on his website. "While other states are siding with the squatters, we are protecting property owners and

MicroStrategy Slumps 14% After Short Seller Says Stock Trades at an Unjustifiable Premium to Bitcoin

The bitcoin price implied by MicroStrategy’s share price is $177K, 2 ½ times the spot price of the cryptocurrency, the report said.