Expert Editorial

Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise as Fed Preps for a New Era

Rates rose a little this week, and troubling inflation data might pull them further upward.

By Taylor Getler

Trump DOJ Reaches Settlement with PayPal over 'Illegal DEI' Against Small Businesses

PayPal has agreed to create a new small business support program and waive processing fees worth $30 million after reaching a settlement with the Justice Department over practices…

By Lucas Nolan

When Businesspeople Run Government, the Government Doesn't Become a Business

Central planning from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump, and others reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes private markets work.

By Veronique De Rugy

Addressing Common 529 Savings Plan Concerns

Addressing common 529 Savings Plan concerns and how recent legislative updates have broadened the 5

By Zandile Chiwanza

Millions Can’t Cover an Emergency Expense. Here’s How to Handle One

Nearly 6 in 10 adults had a major, unexpected expense in the past year, according to a new Fed report. If you face one and don't have the cash, start with asking for help.

By Laura Mcmullen

What We Know About the Trump IRA Program So Far

TrumpIRA.gov is an online marketplace for retirement accounts due to launch next year. Here's the what we know so far — and what financial advisors think about it.

By Sam Taube

Biggest Change To Trading In 25 Years

It’s the end of an era. For those of you who don’t know… The Pattern Day Trader (PDT) Rule limits accounts under $25,000 to 3 day trades per 5-day period. Finally, the SEC fully…

By Tim Sykes

Are You Doom Spending? 5 Ways to Stop

Know the signs, set spending limits and limit one-click purchases.

By Kimberly Palmer

Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, May 14: A Little Lower

TL;DR: Mortgage rates fell slightly today.

By Taylor Getler

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) Just Broke Out — Wall Street Sees Up to 48% Upside

The combination of a record-breaking Q1 earnings beat with a major margin inflection, aggressive shareholder returns paired with international expansion, and a fresh technical…

By Greg Patrick

5 Tech Stocks Powering the Next Leg of the AI Boom

InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Five tech stocks to buy now as the AI buildout accelerates: IonQ, DoorDash, Astera Labs, AMD, and Reddit. Luke Lango…

By Luke Lango

Rates Rally, Spreads Tighten and Preferreds Rebound

April delivered a constructive backdrop for preferred securities, with the ICE BofA Fixed-Rat

By Advisor Perspectives

Using the Late 90s as a Comp, the AI Boom Still Has Legs

Many have drawn the comparison between the current AI buildout with the dotcom period in the late 1990s, when t

By Jeff Buchbinder, Adam Turnquist

Beneath the Surface, the US Market Is Changing—From Concentration to Participation

Royce Investment Partners: Co-CIO Francis Gannon looks at how recent performance

By Francis Gannon

What’s ‘Under the Hood’ of Your Core Bond Position?

Typically, an investor’s traditional bond portfolio begins with a cornerstone, or core holding of some sort. From

By Jeff Weniger, Kevin Flanagan

The Case for Liquid Alternatives in Today’s Environment

The logic of balanced investing is straightforward: equities drive long-term growth, bonds provide i

By B.J. Brannan

Better Than Feared, Not Better Than Required

Our reading is that this is a meaningful positive at the surface — a real-time confirmation that the most pess

By Jim Nelson

This Inflation-Fighting ETF Is Right for These Times

With inflation persistent and rising due to soaring energy prices, it’s not surprising that advisors and fixe

By Todd Shriber

New ProShares ETF Targets Firms Buying Back Shares

The ETF landscape is ever changing, and has grown massively since the ETF rule

By Nick Peters-Golden

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades for Thursday, 5/14

Here are today’s upgrades and downgrades: Rocket Lab, Starbucks, DraftKings, Wix, Whirpool, Doximity, Toyota, Vodaphone, Cheesecake Factory, Compass Minerals and more. The post…

By Trades Of The Day Research Team

Fed’s Next Challenge: Main Street Confidence

The Senate has now confirmed Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve. Warsh will inherit an economy with significant long-term potential, but also a growing challenge…

By Dan Varroney

A Call to Arms Against the SEC’s Spy Games

Recently, the SEC announced a "comprehensive review" of its consolidated audit trail, or "CAT," and asked for public comments due in 60 days, on June 15, 2026, including on…

By Peggy Little & Caitlin Moyna

Jerome Powell is out — for good reason. Here are 4 of his top blunders.

Kevin Warsh, the primary intermediary between the Federal Reserve and Wall Street during the 2008 financial crisis, was confirmed on Tuesday to a 14-year term as Federal Reserve…

By Joseph Mackinnon

Are Democrats Now the Party of Free Markets? Don't Bet on It.

Even the abundance wing of the left wants "a much stronger government," in movement champion Ezra Klein's words.

By Stephanie Slade

InsideArbitrage Event Driven Monitor – May 14, 2026

Note: You can click on any section title to jump straight to the related tool or page. Merger Arbitrage ORLA: The acquisition of Orla Mining Ltd. (ORLA) by Equinox Gold Corp.…

By Asif Suria

3 Top Stocks That Look Like Bargains Today

These top names have lost market confidence for one reason or another, but they all have the right formula for a major comeback and look priced to buy. The post 3 Top Stocks That…

By Jennifer Saibil, The Motley Fool

2 Dividend Machines That Keep Compounding Wealth

They yield 8.2% and 10.6% and deliver safe income. The post 2 Dividend Machines That Keep Compounding Wealth appeared first on Daily Trade Alert.

By Brett Owens, Contrarian Outlook

This Stock Quietly Became One of Wall Street’s Hottest AI Infrastructure Plays

Surging nearly 70% year to date and more than 250% in the last three years, it's one of the standout winners in the broader semiconductor rally. The post This Stock Quietly Became…

By Shaun Pruitt, Zacks

Upgrades and Downgrades for Thursday, 5/14

Here are today’s upgrades and downgrades: Starbucks, Whirpool, Doximity, MAA, Vodaphone, Cheesecake Factory, Compass Minerals and more. The post Upgrades and Downgrades for…

By Thefly.Com

The Political Economy Of SWIFT

Photo Credit:ChatGPT ChatGPTA marginal policy adjustment can, at times, illuminate the deeper structure of an entire system.