Economy

No need to wait for Trump accounts—you can open a 529 college savings plan now

If you expect to pay for your child's education, you don't need to wait to open a Trump Account. You can start now with a 529 college savings plan.

What Amazon's move to close its Go and Fresh stores means for investors (and Costco)

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Gold vs. silver: Which will be better for your portfolio in 2026? 5 things to consider

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Partisans of the world unite

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here.

The Fed releases its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Here's what to expect

This week's meeting offers little suspense and probably not much action, even as massive changes loom over the Fed's longer-term direction.

Why investors shouldn't cash out on Corning's monster rally just yet

Shares surged more than 16% after CNBC reported that Corning inked a new deal with Meta Platforms.

Stephanie Link is buying shares of this turnaround story. The comeback could become clear this week

Hightower's Stephanie Link lays out the case for Starbucks ahead of earnings Wednesday.

Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade

More than 16% of signed contracts on homes in December were canceled, as consumers face continued uncertainty in the economy and rising inventory.

Silver is retail traders' new obsession as record numbers bet on rally

The iShares Silver Trust, or SLV, saw its largest ever flood of new cash from individual investors.

RBC sees a bunch of red flags on Palantir ahead of earnings, sees stock eventually falling 70%

RBC said that shares of Palantir are still trading at an "unfavorable" risk-reward ratio, despite shedding 9% over the past three months.

Forget the 60/40 portfolio. This investor is 70/30 stocks and cash

Ken Mahoney, CEO of Mahoney Asset Management, said investors should hold onto a "meaningful amount" of cash this year.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Amazon, Reddit, Pinterest, Sysco & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.