- S&P 5002,992.07-0.49%
- Dow 3026,935.07-0.59%
- Nasdaq8,117.67-0.80%
- Russell 20001,559.76-0.11%
- Crude Oil58.39+0.34%
- Gold1,524.40+1.21%
- Silver18.06+0.96%
- EUR/USD1.1030-0.0000%
- 10-Yr Bond1.7550-1.07%
- Vix15.32+9.04%
- GBP/USD1.2469-0.0000%
- USD/JPY107.51500.0000%
- BTC-USD10,047.80-1.26%
- FTSE 1007,344.92-0.16%
- Nikkei 22522,079.09+0.16%
- Investopedia
What Is the Size of the Average Retirement Nest Egg?
What is the size of the average retirement nest egg? A 2019 analysis of more than 30 million retirement accounts by Fidelity Investments found that the average balance in corporate-sponsored 401(k) plans at the end of 2018 was $95,600. As you might expect, young workers tend to have less money saved for retirement than older workers do, in part because their salaries are usually lower and they haven't had as many years to contribute to their retirement accounts.
- Investing.com
Oil Prices Up but Range-Bound as Trump Plots Next Move on Iran
Oil prices traded slightly higher on Friday amid ongoing concerns that there could still be a military escalation in the Persian Gulf following the attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure last weekend. The New York Times reported earlier that Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford would meet with President Donald Trump later Friday to present possible options for military retaliation. So far the U.S. has blamed Iran directly for the attacks, but Trump's only concrete reaction has been to impose further sanctions on the country, a move largely dismissed as symbolic given that existing U.S. sanctions on the country are already strangling its t...
- Benzinga
MediPharm Labs Obtains Organic Certification For Cannabis Oil
MediPharm Labs Corp. TSX: LABS) (OTC: MEDIF) announced Friday that its subsidiary, MediPharm Labs Inc. received organic certification from Pro-Cert Organic Systems Ltd. Pro-Cert is among North America's leading certifiers of organic products and is accredited by IOAS, according to MediPharm.
- FX Empire
USD/JPY Weekly Price Forecast – US dollar continues to grind against Japanese yen
The US dollar has initially gapped lower against the Japanese yen as the drone attack in Saudi Arabia made news. There was a serious concern about crude oil flowing through the global economy, and the potential disruption of it. If it does not, that could be devastating for the global economy, and therefore people bought the Japanese yen as a form of a safe haven.
- Investopedia
Avoid Paying Taxes on Social Security Income
With no inflation adjustment having been made to these benchmarks since 1983, they're now exceeded by most taxpayers who receive Social Security benefits and have other sources of income, too. A number of strategies, both before and after you retire, can limit the amount of tax you pay on Social Security benefits. Reducing your taxable income during the years in which you're drawing Social Security can have other benefits, too, such as lowering your Medicare premiums, which vary by income.
- TheStreet.com
This 5.5% Yielding Dividend Stock Is Way Too Cheap
Kohl's is a high dividend stock and appears to be undervalued as well. Long-term investors are likely to be rewarded for being patient with Kohl's stock. Business Overview and Recent Earnings Kohl's is a department store operator, offering women's, men's and children's apparel, housewares, accessories and footwear in more than 1,100 stores across 49 states.
- Investopedia
What's the Average 401(k) Balance by Age?
It can be hard to determine how much you'll need, exactly, for your own post-career days, but finding out how others are planning—or not—can offer a benchmark for setting goals and milestones. k) Plan Balances by Generation The good news is that Americans have been making an effort to save more. According to Fidelity Investments, the financial services firm/brokerage that administers more than $7.4 trillion in assets, the average 401(k) plan balance reached $106,000 in the second quarter of 2019—a 2% increase from $104,000 in Q2 2018.
- Bloomberg
Vanguard's Kinniry Sees Search for Higher Returns Going to Private Markets
Francis Kinniry, Vanguard senior investment strategist, discusses recent bond fund flows and how he's navigating a changing risk environment with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick and Guy Johnson on "Bloomberg Markets."
- MarketWatch
Maria Bartiromo talks artificial intelligence, the dot-com crash and why she’ll never retire
Maria Bartiromo has been covering business news for 30 years, and she's got her eye on the next big wave: artificial intelligence. The Fox Business Network anchor, who recently re-signed with the network for a multiyear deal, is releasing an hour-long investigative documentary about artificial intelligence. The segment, which has been in the works for a year now, includes interviews with chief executive officers of major companies including IBM (IBM) and Ford.
- Investopedia
The Biggest Pesticide Companies in the World
After even more recent merger activity, the dominant players in the global pesticide space further narrowed, to the four mega-companies below. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Syngenta AG (NYSE: SYT), with a market capitalization of $40.9 billion as of May 2017, was formed through the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals in 2000. The company develops commercial herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides for a variety of crops, including corn, cereals, fruits, and vegetables.
- Reuters
Delaware judge says Tesla board must face trial over Musk's mega-pay package
A Delaware judge ruled on Friday that Tesla Inc's board of directors must defend at a trial Chief Executive Elon Musk's multibillion dollar pay package, which a shareholder lawsuit said unjustly enriched the head of the electric vehicle company. Tesla estimated the 2018 compensation package was worth $2.6 billion when it received stockholder approval in March 2018, although stock analysts at the time said it could be worth up to $70 billion if the company - which has yet to post an annual profit - grew quickly. The compensation award includes no salary or cash bonus for the Silicon Valley billionaire Musk, but sets rewards based on Tesla's market value rising to as much as $650 billion over the next decade.
- MarketWatch
3 things NOT to do with your savings now that the Fed has cut interest rates
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that its Open Market Committee had voted to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 1.75% to 2%. The federal funds rate is the benchmark interest rate that banks use when lending to one another. Interest rates on loans and deposits are typically influenced by the Federal Reserve's decisions vis-à-vis the federal funds rate.
- InvestorPlace
5 Small Cap Stocks That Could Soar 200%
Because of this, you won't find many low-risk stocks with multi-bagger potential. Instead, all the stocks with multi-bagger potential are often also accompanied with big risks. Don't have the time to do all that analysis across hundreds of small cap stocks?
- MarketWatch
How the stock market tends to perform after back-to-back Fed rate cuts
U.S. equity benchmarks on Thursday were nearing all-time highs, a day after the Federal Reserve trimmed interest rates for the second meeting in a row. Easy-money policies tend to be a boon for corporations and individuals because it translates to lower borrowing costs and greater risk taking by investors but that doesn't always mean that the stock market is going to soar in the aftermath of rate cuts, particularly ones that the Fed boss has implied are so-called mid-cycle adjustments and that illustrate a divided central bank. Here's how S&P 500 index (SPX) has usually performed during the past periods in which the Fed has implemented a pair of rate cuts.
- Investopedia
9 Signs You Are Not Financially OK to Retire
What it really takes to retire is a solid grasp of your budget, a carefully considered investment and spending plan for your life savings, debt that's under control, and a plan you're excited about for how you'll spend your days. With that in mind, here are 10 signs you might not be ready to retire yet. Struggling to Pay Current Bills It goes without saying that if you're struggling to pay your bills with a paycheck from work, retiring won't make things easier.
- Bloomberg
Saudi Arabia Reveals Damage to Giant Khurais Oil Field
Saudi Aramco revealed the significant damage caused by aerial strikes on its Khurais oil field and Abqaiq crude-processing plant last weekend, and insisted that the sites will be back to pre-attack output levels by the end of the month. Aramco took reporters for a first look inside the facilities, where equipment was scorched and ruptured by the assault on Saturday. In one area lay a pile of debris -- a mess of oil melted to asphalt, twisted and charred metal grates, and pieces of fire hose -- that stank of tar.
- Bloomberg
Merkel Coalition Reaches Landmark Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gases
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition came to an agreement on a comprehensive package aimed at cutting greenhouse gases. Bloomberg's Matt Miller reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
- MarketWatch
Billionaire investor on Elizabeth Warren as president: Market might not even open
The Democratic Party seems to be leaning towards the left on policies, which is very harmful for the economy. I don't like the shift to the left,” he explained to CNBC, adding that the market, of course, will open, but it won't be pretty. It would be a bear market and they go on for a year and go down 25%,” he said.
- Investor's Business Daily
If You Wait For Wall Street Analysts To Bail, It's Too Late: Learn The Key Sell Signals
An outright sell signal was triggered in the first half of October when Acacia fell below its 10-week moving average in huge volume (2). The 10-week line is a key support level to watch for a market leader. The Best Time To Sell Under Armour Meanwhile, in February 2017, Instinet downgraded shares of Under Armour to reduce from neutral after the stock had already fallen more than 50% off its high.
- Investopedia
Retirement: What Happens If a Spouse Dies?
When thinking about retirement funds, you're probably most worried about having enough money to live comfortably. "Retirement accounts with ill-conceived beneficiary designations could potentially cost your family tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars if done wrong," said Dan Stewart, CFA®, president, Revere Asset Management, Inc., Dallas, Texas. "Correct beneficiary designations are crucial for retirement plans, and there are a lot of pitfalls and mines to avoid when naming both the primary(s) and contingent beneficiary(s).
- InvestorPlace
3 Top Stock Trades for Monday: ROKU, AMZN, S&P 500
Top Stock Trades for Tomorrow #1: ROKU We covered Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) earlier this week, but given the drumming that it took Friday — down more than 20% at one point — I thought it was worth looking at again. Shares bounced on Thursday following a test of the 50-day moving average. However, they began Friday under pressure after Pivotal Research initiated the stock with a sell rating and $60 price target.
- InvestorPlace
Should Johnson & Johnson Investors Worry About Opioid Lawsuits?
Shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) have been stuck between $126 and $132 over the past few months. While the headlines can wreak havoc on the overall stock market, a more specific catalyst is likely weighing on JNJ stock: The opioid crisis. One can make a really compelling argument for why Johnson & Johnson only played a minimal role in the epidemic.
- Associated Press
A FedEx pilot is detained before boarding a flight in China
FedEx says one of its pilots was detained in China after an item was found in his luggage before he boarded a commercial flight. The company said Thursday the pilot was later released, and it is working with Chinese authorities to understand what happened at the airport in Guangzhou, in southern China. The Wall Street Journal reported that former U.S. Air Force pilot Todd A. Hohn was detained on Sept. 12 after pellets used in replica air guns were found in his checked bag.
- InvestorPlace
5 Utility Stocks for Conservative Investors
Utility Stocks Perfect For Conservative Investors: UGI (UGI) Dividend Yield: 2.58% For conservative investors looking at utility stocks, they should focus on the number 33. That's the number of consecutive years that utility UGI (NYSE:UGI) has managed to increase its dividend for. And given its recent moves, it should be able to add 34, 35, and so on to that impressive streak.
- Barrons.com
Uncertain About Where the Market Is Going? Here Are 7 Growth Stocks for Risky Times.
Ultralow interest rates have played a key role, and just this past week, the Federal Reserve cut its key federal-funds rate. Don't fight the Fed, right? The last recession was so severe that earnings underlying the S&P 500 index briefly turned negative, but even in an average recession, earnings can fall by close to a quarter.
