• Wall Street Week Ahead: Retail Sales, Housing, Jobs
  
  A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming next week.
• Don't Gamble With Money You Can't Afford to Lose
  
  Cryptocurrency may be appropriate for some, but older Americans should put most of their money in "boring" assets like bonds, guaranteed annuities, bank CDs and perhaps dividend-paying stocks.
• Govt Shutdown and Tariff Fears Jar Year-End Markets
  
  U.S. government shutdown fears and fresh trade war threats cast another cloud over Wall Street as a bruising final full trading week of the year comes to a close and dampens what had been a stellar year for U.S. stocks.
• Stocks Face Headwind From Rising Yields
  
  The rally in U.S. stocks is encountering a fresh hurdle - a potentially problematic rise in Treasury yields as the Federal Reserve signals fewer interest rate cuts for 2025.
• Markets Fear Fed Floor at 4%, Dollar Booms
  
  Although the Federal Reserve's "hawkish cut" on Thursday had been broadly expected, markets now fear 4% policy rates will be the floor for the coming year at least - and no further easing until midyear or later.
• Survey: 75% of Global CEOs High on 'Trump Effect'
  
  The election of President-elect Donald Trump has the overwhelming majority of global CEOs optimistic about the worldwide financial market, according to new a survey released Wednesday by Teneo.
• Powell: Rates Depend on Further Inflation Progress
  
  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday Fed policymakers want to see more progress on bringing inflation down as they consider the path of future rate cuts, as inflation has exceeded year-end projections.
• US Rate Futures Price in Fed on Hold in January
  
  Futures on the federal funds rate, which measure the cost of unsecured overnight loans between banks, priced in Wednesday the Federal Reserve will hold the overnight benchmark rate steady in January, after it lowered rates by 25 basis points at the end of its two-day...
• Fed Cuts Reverse Repo by Wider Margin Than Funds Rate
  
  The Federal Reserve adjusted a key part of its rate control toolkit Wednesday, lowering the rate it offers on its reverse repo facility by more than it cut the federal funds rate.
• How to Benefit From Tax-Loss Selling This Year
  
  The U.S. market gained more than 25% for the year to date through mid-December 2024. That's a healthy showing by any measure. It doesn't seem like it would be a market environment that's conducive to tax-loss selling.
• Fed Expected to Combine Interest Rate Cut With Hawkish 2025 Outlook
  
  The Federal Reserve is expected to lower borrowing costs Wednesday in what some observers are calling a "hawkish cut" set to be delivered alongside policymakers' updated interest rate outlooks and economic forecasts covering the first months of the incoming Trump...
• Mastercard to Buy Back up to $12 Billion Shares
  
  Mastercard said Tuesday its board has approved a new share repurchase program, authorizing the company to buy back up to $12 billion of its Class A shares.
• A Great Year for Gold
  
  2024 was a great year for gold - and 2025 promises to be even better. As the new year rings in with growing uncertainty, the case for owning gold has never been more compelling.
• Nvidia in Correction Territory? What Happens Next?
  
  Nvidia shares fell 1.7% Monday to close at $132. That's around 11% off its closing high of $148.88 in November, putting Nvidia in correction territory.That said, Nvidia is still up 166% this year, and a correction doesn't necessarily signal a sustained downward trend.
• Bulls and Bears Make Money, But Pigs Make Losses
  
  Jerome Powell's Federal Reserve's policies impact inflation on everyone, especially retirees living on fixed incomes. Objectively looking at the Fed's track record for more than a decade, the Fed has made many terrible policy decisions.
• Trump Bump? Fed Prepares Projections Into New Presidential Term
  
  Since Donald Trump's election to a second term last month, Federal Reserve policymakers including Chair Jerome Powell have said it is too soon to factor in the U.S. president-elect's yet-to-be-detailed policies into forecasts.
• Bonds Agitated as Fed Meets, G7 Politics Rumble
  
  Even with another Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week baked in to market pricing, U.S. Treasury bonds appear anxious again about the year ahead - with political upheavals in Germany and Canada clouding the overseas picture.
• Bitcoin Rallies Past $107,000, up 50% Since Election
  
  Bitcoin's record rally topped $107,000 after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated that he plans to create a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve similar to its strategic oil reserve, stoking the enthusiasm of crypto bulls.
• Renters Have a $10K Net Worth. Homeowners: $400K
  
  The wealth divide between those who rent versus those who own a home has never been greater, CNN reports.The median renter has a net worth of $10,400, but the median homeowner's net worth is $400,000, according to the Aspen Institute.
• Year-End Tax Tips From America's Wealth Management Professor
  
  As the end of the year rapidly approaches, it's essential to focus on tax and financial planning strategies that can significantly reduce your tax liability and enhance your financial position.
• Economic Indicators & the Trajectory of Earnings
  
  Understanding the trajectory of corporate earnings is crucial for investors, as these earnings significantly influence stock valuations and market performance.
• 3 Under-the-Radar Monthly Dividend Stocks
  
  Monthly dividend stocks are attractive for income investors who are looking for more frequent payouts. Most stocks that pay dividends do so on a quarterly or semi-annual schedule.
• Fed Likely to Slow Rate Cuts Due to Elevated Inflation
  
  Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week's Federal Reserve meeting.
• Nasdaq Tops NYSE in Listings for 6th Straight Year
  
  Exchange operator Nasdaq is on track to beat the New York Stock Exchange on listings for the sixth straight year in 2024, as Wall Street looks for a bumper crop of initial public offerings in 2025.
• Broadcom Hits $1 Trillion Valuation
  
  Broadcom is predicting a massive expansion in demand for chips that power AI - and the market, for now, is buying it all the way.

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