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The Real ID Deadline Is Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:38:43 +0000

After years of postponements, the deadline to show a security-enhanced Real ID at airport security checkpoints is now just weeks away. What to know.

Why IonQ Stock Is Soaring This Week

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:47:00 +0000

Shares of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) are surging this week. The company's stock had gained 25% over the week as I write this. The strong performance easily outpaced the S&P 500's most chaotic week in years.

A major quantum computing initiative from the Pentagon helped drive the stock higher.

Late last week the U.S. military's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced it had selected 15 companies for its ambitious quantum computing program. The initiative will explore whether it's possible to build a "useful" quantum computer that "can achieve utility-scale operation -- meaning its computational value exceeds its cost" by 2033.

Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Skyrocketing This Week

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:44:00 +0000

Shares of Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) are trading higher this week. The company's stock had gained 17.3% as of 11:20 p.m. ET on Friday and was up as much as 21.4% earlier in the week. The rise comes as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite had one of the most volatile weeks in market history.

The launch service provider announced a new family of customizable satellite solar arrays at a major industry conference this week, boosting investor optimism.

Rocket Lab announced its new Standardized Array (STARRAY) product line at the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. The company described STARRAY as a family of customizable, next-generation solar arrays designed to meet the power needs of satellites of all types.

Why Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Is Jumping Today

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:43:38 +0000

After sell-offs yesterday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) stock is regaining ground in Friday's trading. The company's share price was up 4.5% as of 3:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index was up 1.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 2%.

TSMC stock saw substantial sell-offs yesterday on news that imported products from China will now be taxed at a 145% rate, but it's roughly bounced back from those losses today. It's been an incredibly volatile week for the stock market, but the chip-fabrication leader's share price is poised to close out the period with solid gains.

The stock market has seen nearly unprecedented swings this week. Valuations headed lower early in the week's trading -- only to see a massive rebound after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries other than tariffs. Thursday brought sell-offs on news that tariffs on China were actually higher than expected, but investors are buying back into the market today -- and TSMC is rising as a result.

Tech Stocks Soared This Week, but Uncertainty Persists

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:36:47 +0000

In a week of market volatility, the adtech sector was on fire this week after a down week to start April. The recovery is no surprise, as investors got a bit of good news from the Trump administration -- at least relative to what we knew a week ago.

According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares of AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) were up as much as 19.9%, Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) jumped 17%, and Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) was up 12.7%. The stocks were up 13.9%, 15.1%, and 8.4%, respectively, for the week on Friday at 3:10 p.m. ET.

The announcement on Wednesday that tariffs on most countries around the world would be delayed by 90 days was met with wild enthusiasm by the market. Stocks shot up across the board, and that included a lot of tech companies and those who benefit from consumer spending and advertising, like AppLovin, Reddit, and Spotify.

Wells Fargo Beats EPS Expectations

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:30:05 +0000

Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC), one of America’s largest banks, released its Q1 2025 earnings on April 11. The key highlight was the earnings per share (EPS), which stood at $1.39, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.23 by $0.16, a 13% beat. This quarter's EPS marked a 16% rise from the $1.20 recorded in Q1 2024. However, the company reported revenue of $20.1 billion, which fell short of the predicted $20.7 billion. Overall, while Wells Fargo demonstrated operational strengths through its EPS figures, challenges remain, as seen with its revenue performance.

Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet.

Wells Fargo stands as a key player in the banking sector with major operations spanning consumer banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. Recently, it has concentrated on enhancing its digital offerings and expanding consumer services. Key success factors include effective regulatory compliance, capital and liquidity management, and ongoing technological advancements.

Why Alphabet Stock Is Gaining Today

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:26:57 +0000

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) stock is rising Friday. The tech giant's share price was up 2.4% as of 3 p.m. ET amid a 1.5% gain for the S&P 500 and a 1.7% a gain for the Nasdaq Composite. The stock had been up as much as 3.1% earlier in the daily session.

The stock market has seen a historically volatile stretch of trading this week, but it appears to be poised to end the stretch on something of a high note. After substantial sell-offs yesterday, Alphabet stock is regaining some ground -- but it's still down roughly 17% across 2025's trading.

The Information reported today that Alphabet recently laid off hundreds of workers at its platforms and devices segment. While layoffs can sometimes be an indication that a business is struggling overall, that's probably not the case here. Instead, investors seem to be moderately positive on the news because it signals that Alphabet is taking a fiscally disciplined approach amid an uncertain macroeconomic outlook.

SoFi Leads Soaring Financial Stocks This Week

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:11:28 +0000

The financial market made a quick recovery this week with some of the more volatile names in the industry leading the way. Wenesday's news that tariffs (outside of China) would be delayed by 90 days led to some optimism and even weak economic data late in the week didn't put a damper on the market.

According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) jumped as much as 11.3% this week, KKR (NYSE: KKR) was up 9.2% at its peak, and Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF) rose 7.4%. The stocks are up 10.6%, 7.5%, and 6%, respectively, as of 2:30 p.m. ET.

To be fair, the moves this week are compared to last week's market collapse. Shares are still down from the beginning of April, only 11 days ago, and have all fallen so far in 2025.

Would You Tell Your Partner If You Hated Their Family?

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:07:29 +0000

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Relationships can be challenging enough without the added pressure of blending families. For many couples, meeting the family is a significant milestone. But what happens when instead of bonding over dinner, you’re gritting your teeth through awkward conversations, passive-aggressive comments, or just pure tension?

Navigating a relationship where you don’t get along with your partner’s family can feel like walking a tightrope without a safety net. So the question arises: would you tell your partner if you hated their family?

The Weight of Honesty in a Relationship

Honesty is often considered the foundation of a healthy relationship. Being able to share your true feelings builds trust and emotional intimacy. But when it comes to telling your partner you dislike their family, honesty becomes a double-edged sword. You risk hurting their feelings or creating a divide between them and the people they love. It’s not just about you and your partner anymore—it’s about their entire support system.

Understanding the Root of Your Feelings

Before you bring up any concerns, it’s important to examine where your dislike is coming from. Is it based on one uncomfortable incident, or is there a recurring pattern of behavior that makes you feel disrespected or unsafe? Sometimes, cultural differences, communication styles, or generational gaps can cause misunderstandings.

Disliking someone doesn’t always mean they’re toxic—it could be a matter of clashing personalities. Understanding your own triggers and biases can help you figure out whether this is something that can be managed or if it’s truly intolerable.

Timing Is Everything

When and how you choose to talk about family dynamics with your partner matters just as much as what you say. Blurting it out in the heat of frustration or right after a tense family gathering can lead to defensiveness or conflict. Instead, choose a calm moment when you both feel connected and open to deeper conversation. Use “I” statements to express your experience rather than blaming or criticizing their family. For example, “I feel uncomfortable when your dad makes certain jokes” lands much softer than, “Your dad is rude.”

Your Partner’s Response Will Tell You A Lot

How your partner reacts to your feelings about their family is a strong indicator of your emotional safety in the relationship. Ideally, they’ll listen with empathy, validate your experience, and want to find a compromise that works for both of you. But if they immediately become defensive, dismissive, or accuse you of overreacting, that could signal deeper communication issues.

The goal isn’t to make your partner choose between you and their family, but rather to build a mutual understanding. A mature response from your partner will help the two of you navigate the situation together as a team.

Setting Boundaries Without Creating Drama

If your dislike for their family is significant, you may need to set clear boundaries to protect your peace. That doesn’t always mean going no-contact or making ultimatums—it can be as simple as limiting visits, staying in a hotel during family gatherings, or agreeing not to discuss certain topics at dinner.

The key is to communicate these boundaries respectfully, focusing on your emotional well-being rather than assigning blame. Your partner can act as a bridge, helping their family understand your needs while also supporting you. Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out—they’re about creating space where respect can thrive.

When Silence Might Be the Better Option

There are some cases where saying nothing might actually be the best course of action—at least for the time being. If the relationship is still new or you rarely see their family, it might be wiser to wait and see if the situation improves with time and familiarity.

First impressions can be misleading, and what feels like dislike might just be discomfort with the unfamiliar. Additionally, if your partner has a complicated or strained relationship with their own family, bringing up your negative feelings might only add to their stress. Choosing silence isn’t about suppression—it’s about strategic patience.

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Putting Your Relationship First

Ultimately, your relationship with your partner should be your top priority. If the issues with their family begin to affect your mental health or your relationship’s stability, they need to be addressed. But any conversation should come from a place of love and commitment—not resentment.

Remind your partner that you’re bringing up these feelings not to create conflict, but to strengthen your bond and foster honest communication. When both partners are focused on growing together, even difficult topics like this can bring you closer.

Communication Is Key

Disliking your partner’s family isn’t a dealbreaker—but poor communication about it can be. Whether you choose to be honest, set boundaries, or simply observe and wait, how you handle the situation can have a lasting impact on your relationship. Mutual respect, emotional intelligence, and empathy are crucial in navigating these tricky waters.

It’s okay not to love every aspect of your partner’s world, but how you respond speaks volumes about your maturity and care for the relationship. Relationships thrive not because everything is perfect, but because people choose to talk about the hard things with compassion and honesty.

What about you? Have you ever had to navigate a tricky situation with your partner’s family? Would you speak up or stay silent? Share your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear your perspective.

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Can't pay your taxes by April 15? You have options, IRS says

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:53:13 +0000

You have options if you can't pay your taxes by April 15, according to the IRS. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

Why Booz Allen Hamilton Stock Fell Even as the Market Rallied Today

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:52:02 +0000

Shares of consulting company Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) fell on Friday, down as much as 5.1% before recovering a bit to a 1.7% decline as of 1 p.m. ET. The decline was notable in comparison with the S&P 500 index, which had rallied 1.3% at that time.

Booz Allen had some negative news today as a result of the Department of Defense announcing big spending cuts. The company gets virtually all of its revenue from government contracts, and the stock has sold off hard since Election Day on the expectation it would lose business.

However, are today's cuts already priced into the stock?

Why Newmont Stock Jumped 26% Amid Market Volatility This Week

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:44:49 +0000

In what might go down as one of the wildest weeks for investors in stocks in recent history, Newmont (NYSE: NEM) stock offered much respite, with solid and steady gains through the week. Shortly after noon ET Friday, Newmont stock hit a weekly intraday high of 26%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), meanwhile, managed to log 6.1% gains, at its intraday best over the past five trading days, through 2 p.m. ET Friday

Newmont stock is riding the wave of fresh enthusiasm in gold stocks amid the stock market turmoil, with one analyst even upgrading the stock's price target by 20%.

Newmont is the world's largest gold producer, with its mines churning out 6.8 million attributable ounces of gold in 2024. The mining giant also produces silver, copper, zinc, and lead.

JPMorgan Chase Tops Q1 EPS Estimates

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:43:45 +0000

Financial services giant JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) reported 2025 results on Friday, April 11, that exceeded analysts' consensus top- and bottom-line expectations. Earnings per share (EPS) of $5.07 solidly beat the analyst estimate of $4.63. Revenue rose to $45.3 billion, topping estimates of $44 billion and rising 8.1% year over year.

Overall, the results reflected a strong quarter with particular emphasis on revenue generation and EPS growth, despite the mixed economic backdrop.

Source: JPMorgan Chase. Note: Analysts' consensus estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet. YOY = Year over year. ROTCE = Return on tangible common equity. pps = Percentage points.

15 filing tips for the last weekend before Tax Day

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:41:45 +0000

Next Tuesday is April 15. If you haven’t filed your 2024 tax return, then you know you have some work to do. You are not alone. Every year, millions of individuals put off their filing until the last minute. If that’s you, and you are committed to finishing your Form 1040 by April 15, here are some tips to make sure it’s not a lost tax weekend. The first tip is get more time. That’s right. Don’t rush to finish by April 15. You’ve gone this long without filing your tax return, so why push yourself into an urgent panic? Instead, get more time — six more months to be precise — to complete your taxes. The Internal Revenue Service is happy to give you until Oct. 15 to file as long as you submit Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. It’s very short. That’s the form in its entirety below. See more tax forms and more about them at Tax Forms 2024 and Tax Forms 2025. But note the form’s official name. It’s for an extension to file your return, not an extension to pay any tax you owe. As the red-circled line 7 on the Form 4868 image above indicates, Uncle Sam wants at least some of your due tax money with the extension request. You can find more on the process of getting the extra filing time, as well as on ways to pay what you owe when your do file for more time to finish up your forms, in my post, and weekend filing tip #1, File for an extension if you can’t finish your taxes by April 15. If, however, you're committed to finishing your Form 1040 by Tax Day, here are nine more tips that can help make sure that you meet your goal and end up with the lowest possible tax bill. Like the filing extension tip above, the following bold-faced tips are links to more on the advice. Check the statements you need to file your tax return. The focus of every tax filing season is Form 1040. To fill out that form completely and accurately, you need other documents. There are myriad tax statements with specifics on last year's income and possibly deductible expenses. Your personal financial and tax circumstances determine the ones you got, or in some cases are still waiting to get. Having them on hand will speed up your filing task. Understand your Form 1099-K. This document, officially titled Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions, might be among those tax statements you’re reviewing. You probably got one or more 1099-K forms if you were successful last year selling products or services through apps and marketplaces. The 1099-K tells you and the IRS which receives a copy how much you made this way if it was more than $5,000. Remember, however, that even if you made less, any amount is taxable income and tax law says you must report it, too. Know what’s new on your 2024 tax return . Even when there aren't weren’t any major tax law changes last year (thank you, Capitol Hill, for giving us a break!), we taxpayers are still likely to encounter some new items when we start working on our returns. A review of the form before you start filling it out will help you avoid surprises that could slow your filing. Answer pre-filing checklist questions. You've got all your tax statements, but don't file just yet. How you answers the basic tax questions in this list of could help you submit a 1040 that's as complete and correct as possible. They also could mean you don't overlook any tax breaks. Tips for first-time tax return filers. Filing your first-ever tax return this year? Welcome to the taxpaying club. I know it’s an organization you really didn’t want to join, but these seven tips could help make your tax filing initiation a bit easier. Don’t make common tax filing mistakes. To err is human. To err when doing your taxes also is all too common, and too often very costly. A check of these 10 filing mistakes that the IRS sees on returns every year will help ensure you don’t make any of them. Don’t overlook valuable tax breaks. Some filers leave tax savings on the table by missing out on tax breaks. Don’t be one of them. Here are 10 tax deductions and credits, including some that don't require itemizing, that many taxpayers overlook every filing season. Claim tax breaks without itemizing. Many of the overlooked tax breaks are part of income adjustments known popularly as above-the-line tax deductions. The beauty of these tax write-offs is that you can claim them without having to itemize. These 24 above-the-line deductions are found in Part II of Form 1040’s Schedule 1. Among the tax-saving items are claims for educators’ expenses, student loan interest, and certain retirement plan contributions. Don't wave audit red flags. The chances of getting audited were already low, and have dopped even more now that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the Trump administration have slashed the IRS’ audit staff. But why take chances? The IRS still has ways to ferret out tax cheaters. So, don't invite remaining IRS examiners to take special interest in your tax return by waving any of these 10 tax return audit red flags. And here are five more tips that focus on ways to file your 1040 and pay any tax you owe. Free File 2025 is back with the same eight tax software companies that were part of the no-cost tax return preparation and e-filing program the previous year. You can use Free File this 2025 filing season if your adjusted gross income (AGI), regardless of your filing status, is $84,000 or less. If your AGI is larger, check out Free File’s Fillable Forms option. IRS Direct File, the IRS’ own free online tax prep and e-filing program sans a commercial (and potentially costly) tax software middleman, is available to qualifying taxpayers in 25 states this year. In addition to expanding jurisdictions, Direct File this year offers more options that apply to more taxpayers’ situations. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) trained volunteers offer free face-to-face tax prep and e-filing if you qualify and need more personal tax assistance. VITA and TCE locations are sponsored by community and national organizations across the country and help eligible taxpayers fill out and file returns at no- or low-cost. Ways to e-pay your taxes. Regardless of how you file your return, if it shows you owe taxes, paying Uncle Sam electronically is a fast and easy way to go. Most who e-pay the IRS do so via credit or debit card. But there are other electronic ways to pay. Look into an IRS payment plan. If your tax bill is just much for you to pay in full, an IRS payment plan could be the answer. Uncle Sam’s tax agency offers a variety of ways to pay your tax bill over time, and you can apply online. Finally, a shameless plug for the ol’ blog. These last-minute tax filing and payment tips are, as regular readers already have realized, from the monthly tax tip collections. You can find more in each of the January, February, March, and April pages. And if you are getting an extension, bookmark them — and check out the upcoming month’s tax tips when we flip to calendar pages — for when you are ready to file your return. Advertisements

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Rallied on Friday

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:17:25 +0000

Are we finally reaching a point of stability in the market after an insanely volatile 10-day stretch? The crypto market seems to think so, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) up 5.2% over the past 24 hours as of 1 p.m. ET, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) up 4.6%, and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) rising 5.3%.

The stock market has gained as well on what seems to be hope that rising bond yields and a falling dollar will lead to the Trump administration finding a path away from the trade war that's currently unfolding.

Investors are taking a "risk on" mentality going into the weekend, which often happens when news of trade talks or deals takes place while the market is closed.

BlackRock EPS Beats, Revenue Misses

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:13:48 +0000

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world's largest asset manager, showcased a strong fiscal performance for the first quarter of 2025, released on April 11. Despite facing challenging market conditions, BlackRock reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $11.30, significantly exceeding analyst expectations of $10.08. However, revenue fell a bit short, coming in at $5.28 billion against the anticipated $5.29 billion. Overall, the quarter highlighted the company's adaptability and steady growth, particularly in its technology segment, while navigating external pressures.

Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet.

BlackRock is a global leader in asset management, offering a diverse range of investment strategies such as equities, fixed income, and alternatives. The firm's technology services, notably the Aladdin platform, are integral to its operation and strategy. Aladdin provides end-to-end investment and risk management solutions, both for BlackRock and external clients, generating significant revenue and enhancing client retention.

Morgan Stanley: Q1 EPS Beats Estimates

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:05:35 +0000

Financial services giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) reported first-quarter earning Friday, April 11, that topped analysts' consensus estimates. Earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $2.60 were notably higher than the forecasted $2.21. Total Q1 revenue of $17.7 billion exceeded the estimated $16.54 billion.

This quarter generally showed strong execution across various business segments, with notable growth in Institutional Securities and Wealth Management, despite a rise in expenses and credit provisions. Management's lack of specific forward guidance for Q2 and 2025 was concerning, however.

Source: Morgan Stanley. Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet. YOY = Year over year. ROTCE = Return on tangible common equity. pps = percentage points.

Why Intuitive Machines Stock Is Soaring This Week

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:01:26 +0000

Shares of Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) are trading higher this week. The company's stock had gained 9.6% as of 1:14 p.m. ET on Friday. The jump comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both had one of their most chaotic weeks in years.

The lunar exploration company announced a deal this week with SpaceX to launch its fourth lunar mission.

Investors were pleased to hear the company chose SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket as the launch system that will carry its fourth lunar delivery mission (IM-4). The rocket will be launched from Florida and carry data relay satellites crucial to NASA's Near Space Network Services contract.

Why Newsmax Stock Is Plummeting This Week

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:25:42 +0000

Shares of Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX) are falling this week. As of 1 p.m. ET, the company's stock had lost 46%. The fall comes as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite saw one of their most chaotic weeks in years.

This week, the media company was dealt a major blow in its ongoing defamation case with Dominion Voting Systems.

On Wednesday, Judge Eric M. Davis of the Delaware Superior Court ruled that the cable news channel had made defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems when it falsely claimed the company rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election. The judge said there was "clear and convincing evidence" that Newsmax's statements were false and that they caused damage to the company.

Why CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet Stocks Rallied This Week

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:25:08 +0000

Shares of cybersecurity leaders CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) rallied 13%, 6%, and 13%, respectively, this week as of noon ET on Friday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The primary reason for these increases is related to a 90-day pause on the newly proposed tariffs that the United States announced, prompting a virtually marketwide rally.

However, there was also company-specific news that added to this rally.

Why Lucid Group Stock Jumped Early Friday

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:22:00 +0000

It's been a topsy-turvy week in the stock market. Mostly because of tariff news and the potential ramifications to the U.S. and world economies. One electric vehicle (EV) stock jumped today for another reason. Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) raised some fresh capital this week, and today announced new expansion plans.

Lucid stock surged as much as 5.6% on Friday before losing steam. As of 1:10 p.m. ET Friday, shares were holding on to a 0.4% gain after the company announced plans to buy a manufacturing plant and other assets from bankrupt hydrogen-electric truck maker Nikola.

Lucid has been known for its luxury Air sedan EV. It now is also offering a luxury SUV model that it hopes will expand its customer base. Early reviews are positive for the Gravity SUV that is now in Lucid showrooms. The new EV has 450 miles of range, and is the fastest charging EV outside of China, according to industry publication InsideEVs. The Gravity is also equipped to utilize Tesla's vast Supercharger network.

Map shows full list of NatWest bank closures as 19 to shut in May - check your area

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:13:00 +0000

NatWest Group is closing branches across the country. Use our handy map to find out if your nearest branch is set to shut.

Google's Hidden Trillion-Dollar Opportunity in AI

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:10:44 +0000

The market has been focused on Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) ability to build artificial intelligence (AI) language models and disruption in search, but a huge growth driver for the company's future could be its AI in hardware. In this video, Travis Hoium digs into the latest new product.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of April 9, 2025. The video was published on April 11, 2025.

How to Invest in Today's Market

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:03:40 +0000

The market has been extremely volatile over the past week, but long-term investors should see this as an opportunity. For those who can look past short-term moves, the market has opportunities ahead.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of April 9, 2025. The video was published on April 11, 2025.

Why Airbus Stock Is Falling Again

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:41:00 +0000

For the second day running, shares of Europe's Airbus (OTC: EADSY) are declining. As of 11:40 a.m. ET Friday, the aerospace giant's stock is down 2.9%, bringing losses for the past two days past 6%. But why?

Yesterday, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) told investors on its morning quarterly conference call that the airline intends to "minimize" any tariffs it might have to pay under President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again "reciprocal tariffs" initiative. Said Delta CEO Ed Bastian: "The one thing that you need to know we're very clear on is that we will not be paying tariffs on any aircraft deliveries we take. ... we've been clear with Airbus on that, and we'll work through and see what happens from that."

Now, you might think that's not really Delta's decision to make. The way tariffs work at a basic level is, the U.S. government sets a tariff rate on goods (like airplanes) imported from abroad. And then whoever imports those goods (like Delta) pays the tariff. Except Delta seems to be saying this is not going to happen, and the question then becomes, if Delta isn't paying the tariffs, then who is?

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Puts the Odds of a Recession at a Coin Flip, but He Says This Economic Cycle Is Different for 1 Reason

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:38:00 +0000

Two days after President Donald Trump issued a 90-day pause on higher tariff rates for most countries except China, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon warned that the "economy is facing considerable turbulence," citing concerns of trade wars, persistent inflation, and fiscal deficits. In JPMorgan's first-quarter earnings call this morning, Dimon placed the odds of a recession at a 50-50 coin flip.

Yet despite his ongoing concerns about the economy and the administration's trade negotiations, Dimon said he's less concerned about a recession in the current climate and has other things on his mind during this economic cycle for one reason, in particular.

Every Dogecoin (DOGE) Investor Should Keep an Eye on This Number in 2025

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:37:00 +0000

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is one of the most popular meme coins today with a market cap of $24 billion. And that's after a sharp 50% drop year to date.

Is now the time to load up on Dogecoin? There's one number I track regularly to gauge how attractive Dogecoin is for aggressive long-term investors looking for maximum growth.

As a meme coin, Dogecoin's price movements can vary wildly on a short-term basis, often with little obvious reason behind its price movements. Its volatility has correlated very closely with other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin, with some relationship with traditional equity market swings as well. But when it comes to whether Dogecoin is a good investment for long-term investors, its network transaction volume is a telling metric.

Why Huntington Ingalls Stock Is Up Today

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:31:00 +0000

Investors are looking for winners as government officials inch closer to a defense budget, and Huntington Ingalls (NYSE: HII) looks like a potential winner. Shares of the shipbuilder are trading up 5% on Friday as I write this after receiving a double upgrade from Goldman Sachs.

Huntington Ingalls is one of two primary shipbuilders for the U.S. Navy, operating out of the Newport News shipyard in Virginia and smaller yards on the Gulf Coast. The company is the nation's sole builder of aircraft carriers and makes much of the U.S. nuclear sub fleet.

The defense company has been sailing through choppy waters of late. It takes years to build these big vessels, and Huntington Ingalls in some cases is still operating under contracts signed before the pandemic. Labor and raw material costs have soared since then, and in many cases Huntington Ingalls has been forced to eat that added expense.

Why Newmont, Coeur Mining, and Barrick Gold Stocks Popped Today

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:28:55 +0000

At long last, it's Friday, and a turbulent week of selling, buying, and even more selling is at an end.

Investors seem exhausted by the roller-coaster week. Major market indices are slightly in the green as traders pause in relief, unfazed by the latest economic news that China is retaliating from the most recent U.S. tariffs hike on Chinese exports (to 145%) by raising its own tariff on U.S. exports to 125%.

Gold stocks, meanwhile, are looking like one bright pocket of green in the market today, with shares of Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD) rising 5.6% through 10:30 a.m. ET, Newmont (NYSE: NEM) up 6.6%, and Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) doing best of all -- up 7.6%.

Is now a good time to buy gold? Here’s what you need to know

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:12:23 +0000

Experts recommend getting investment exposure to gold through an exchange-traded fund. However, demand for gold bars, coins and even gold jewelry, is also up.

Tesla Stock Is Down 28%. Time to Buy the Dip?

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:07:00 +0000

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been one of 2025's worst-performing megacap stocks, with shares down by a whopping 28% year to date, compared to the S&P 500's decline of 7% over the same period. The electric automaker is facing a combination of rising competition and political pressure that is calling its persistently high valuation into question.

However, while the short-term picture looks grim, Tesla remains a hugely innovative company that wants to use its legacy automotive business as a springboard to transition to next-generation technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), self-driving, and robotics. Let's dig deeper to see if this sell-off is a buying opportunity or a signal of more trouble ahead.

A few years ago, Tesla was one of the hottest growth stocks on the market, driven by the successful launches of its Model 3 and Model Y, which are some of the most popular vehicles in the world. However, those days are long gone. Competition from traditional automakers and low-cost Chinese rivals makes Tesla look like another car company.

3 No-Brainer Cruise Line Stocks to Buy Right Now

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:45:00 +0000

After back-to-back years of strong returns for cruise line stocks, this year has been enough to make investors seasick. The three largest cruise line operators are trading 29%, 17%, and 35% lower in 2025. You don't have to go all the way up to the pool deck to see the light about what's going on here.

The trade war rhetoric has rocked the market, and the cruise industry finds itself in choppy waters. It's hard to fathom -- see what I did there? -- the industry not impacted by a wave of protectionism and fiscal isolationism. Will cruising enthusiasts pull back on ocean voyages, fearing a potential uptick in xenophobia? Will the inflationary pressure of tariffs gnaw away at the economic means to afford these sea escapes?

I remain bullish on the industry, seeing the recent pullback as a buying opportunity. I believe that Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL), Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK), and OneSpa World (NASDAQ: OSW) are three no-brainer stocks to buy right now.

Lloyds Bank issues message to customers with savings

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:34:00 +0000

Lloyds Bank has been seeking to reassure savers with a message to its investment account customers.

Martin Lewis MSE issues £100,000 state pension boost update after HMRC error

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:28:00 +0000

Martin Lewis' MSE says pensioners could get an extra £100,000 or more in their pension after HMRC fixes an error.

Why Recursion Pharmaceuticals Stock Is Skyrocketing Today

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:11:29 +0000

Shares of Recursion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RXRX) were skyrocketing around 20% higher as of 11 a.m. ET on Friday. The big gain for the biotech stock came after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday that it plans to replace the use of animals in testing drugs with "more effective, human-relevant methods," including artificial intelligence (AI) models.

Recursion uses AI in its drug discovery and development processes. The company built one of the largest datasets in the biopharmaceutical industry with over 60 petabytes of data.

The FDA will initially focus on monoclonal antibodies with its initiative to replace animal testing and later expand to other types of drugs. How will the agency's move impact Recursion? It's too soon to know for sure.

Savers lose £50,000 from tax-free pension allowance due to 2 little known rules

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:10:00 +0000

The amount you can put away in your pension could be slashed by £50,000 due to 2 little known rules.

Why AI Robotics Stock Symbotic Jumped 16% This Week After Hitting a 52-Week Low

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:03:16 +0000

After hitting a 52-week low of $16.32 per share on April 4, Symbotic (NASDAQ: SYM) stock bounced back and hit a weekly intraday high of 16.1% through 10:30 a.m. ET Friday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Turns out, investors lapped up the opportunity to buy shares in the artificial intelligence (AI) automation company amid the stock market rout.

Symbotic develops fully autonomous mobile robots controlled by AI-enabled software to automate warehouses, distribution centers, and supply chains.

DWP new Cold Weather Payment update as 1.4million get £25 boost

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:56:00 +0000

More than £9million of the DWP support went to pensioners.

Cash ISA loophole to increase annual allowance above £20,000

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:52:00 +0000

Cash ISAs can let you deposit more than £20,000 in a single year with a little known loophole.

Why Shares in Data Center Equipment Company Vertiv Surged This Week

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:31:20 +0000

Shares in data center equipment company Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) rose by 14% in the week ending Friday morning. This is an excellent performance, but the stock is still down more than 40% this year. This week's positive move helps to shed light on the key driver of the stock at the moment -- sentiment over the trade tariff skirmish and what it's likely to do to spending on data centers.

It's no secret that companies usually cut back on capital spending in a slowdown. This is particularly true when growth spending (rather than maintenance capital spending) has driven data center investment over the last couple of years. This leaves Vertiv exposed to the market's views on the current round of trade disputes between the U.S. and its trading partners.

The rise this week came as news broke of a 90-day pause in tariffs above 10%, with the exception of China, whose tariff now stands at 145%. The pause, plus some conciliatory commentary indicating a willingness to do trade deals, indicates to the market that the tariffs might be more tactical than strategic in nature.

Lucid Stock Jumped This Week, but Here's Why It Might Not Last

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:21:00 +0000

It's been an incredibly turbulent week for stocks in the electric vehicle (EV) sector and for markets in general. As of early Friday morning, the Nasdaq Composite index was 5.4% higher for the week mainly thanks to Wednesday's historic rally.

Shares of EV maker Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) were doing even better, surging by 10.5%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Those gains have come partly because of struggles at EV leader Tesla. Investors should be aware of something that could cause issues for Lucid in the near future, though.

Lucid recently began selling its Gravity SUV and reports say that orders have picked up recently. Interest may have increased thanks to consumers' displeasure with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his political activity. "We see a clear uptick of interest in Lucid from Tesla buyers, because they're looking for another option," Lucid's interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, recently told Yahoo! Finance.

2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in April

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:15:00 +0000

In times of uncertainty, investors turn to areas of relative certainty, and one such area is Warren Buffett's mastery of investing when others are fearful. Consequently, it makes sense to look into what Buffett is holding in his Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) investment portfolio. Here are two stocks worth looking at now.

Buffett was widely reported to be building up a large cash pile in 2024, and he has expressed some skepticism about tariffs. If you want to gain market exposure at such a challenging time, why not buy into Berkshire Hathaway stock and let Buffett carry the strain while you wait for more certainty on the fallout from the tariff escalations?

After all, it's a strategy that would have worked out for investors over the past year, as well as more extended time frames.

Energy bills can be 'slashed by £230' with these genius household hacks

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:14:00 +0000

An energy expert revealed simple hacks that could save UK households up to £230 a year without costly upgrades.

Virgin Media O2 ditching service used by these customers

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:08:00 +0000

The switch-off begins this month.

Nasdaq Bear Market: Could Buying Nvidia Today Set You Up for Life?

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

With the Nasdaq Composite in bear market territory, many stocks look like absolute bargains compared to their previous values. One of those stocks is Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), which has been practically the No. 1 stock to own in the market since 2023.

With the stock down around 35% from its all-time high, many investors are likely wondering if buying Nvidia today could be the deal of a lifetime and give them fantastic returns and help set them up for life. Is this true? Or is Nvidia a value trap here?

Nvidia has been the top stock in the market due to its integral role in the AI race. Nvidia makes graphics processing units (GPUs), the computing muscle behind many of the AI models we see today. GPUs can perform multiple calculations simultaneously, which is further amplified when hundreds or thousands of GPUs are connected in clusters. This gives users access to jaw-dropping computing ability, which is needed to train cutting-edge generative AI models.

Prediction: MercadoLibre Stock Will Beat the Market. Here's Why.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:53:00 +0000

It's been quite a week for the stock market. Although it reached down into bear territory, it has also proven resilient at certain moments. There have been wild swings, and by the time this is published, it could again look a whole lot different.

The S&P 500 is the standard market index, but it only includes 500 stocks, and they're all U.S.-based businesses. The index itself is just an average, which means some of the stocks included are performing better than the index itself.

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) is a Latin American e-commerce giant that wouldn't be included in the S&P 500, but it's beating it now, and it's likely to keep outperforming it by a wide margin over time. Here's why.

If Trump's Tariff Agenda Has You Afraid to Invest Right Now, Keep This Famous Warren Buffett Quote in Mind

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:45:00 +0000

We're just four months into the year and there's already been a multitude of events that have rocked the capital markets.

Back in January, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up called DeepSeek shook investors to the core as the company claimed to build its models on older, less sophisticated IT architectures than American AI developers had been using. While these fears subsided relatively quickly, the market volatility continued thanks to mixed opinions on important economic data related to inflation and jobs reports.

Most recently, the event that has caused the biggest stir in the stock market is President Donald Trump's new tariff agenda. Since he announced his global tariff policies on April 2, stocks have been whipsawing so dramatically it's become both jarring and disorienting for investors to figure out what to do.

How to get what you want without using cash (you read that right)

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:40:07 +0000

Experienced traders share real-world tips on how to barter with your community. People are more open to the idea than you may realize, they say.

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Escalation gets real: No more sex with Chinese women

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:38:13 +0000

The US has revived a Cold War dating policy in China: if she’s into you, assume she’s a spy.

Four US government personnel stationed in China have anonymously told the media that every government worker and contractor stationed in China was explicitly banned from having sexual or romantic relationships with Chinese citizens.

The policy applies to US diplomatic facilities across mainland China—including the embassy in Beijing and consulates in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan—as well as the consulate in Hong Kong.

If they are already in a relationship with a Chinese national, they can apply to their boss for permission to continue dating. Very romantic— I filled out form 53X for you, babe.

And if their bureaucrat boss is ugly and jealous and denies permission, the government worker must either break off the relationship, or quit their job.

You see, in the world of espionage, the “honeypot” is a time-honored tradition—where one country sends in an attractive agent to, shall we say, tenderly extract classified information. The Soviets used it. The Chinese have used it. The Americans probably use it too, though let’s be honest—given the average government employee’s charm level, it’s likely less effective.

(I can only imagine how turned off a Chinese asset would be with an American romantic partner complaining about pronouns…)

And the threat isn’t theoretical. Just ask Congressman Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat and sitting member of the House Intelligence Committee. He found himself awkwardly entangled in a scandal when a suspected Chinese spy named Christine Fang—or “Fang Fang,” apparently her Bond-girl nickname—got a little too close for comfort.

She fundraised for his campaign, helped hire an intern, but left the bedsheets cold and vanished right around the time the FBI came knocking.

Swalwell claims he cut ties the moment he was briefed, but still—having a spy embedded in your social circle is not exactly a résumé booster when you’re handling classified intel.

That’s the risk. Honeypots aren’t about romance—they’re about leverage. And the CCP doesn’t need you to spill nuclear secrets over dinner. Sometimes all it takes is access to your calendar, a casual glimpse at your laptop screen, or just enough dirt to ensure you’ll play ball the next time someone asks for a “favor.”

In China, Beijing’s Ministry of State Security reportedly assigns entire teams to ‘monitor’ high-value US personnel. If you’re a diplomat, there’s a decent chance your neighbor, your gym buddy, and that cute barista with dimples and broken English work for the CCP.

And just to be clear, Victorian morals have not infiltrated the US government— this is a flashing neon sign that says: The Cold War is back.

This new “no love in China” rule is part of a broader escalations of trouble between the US and China.

In just the past week, we’ve seen China slap the US with an 84% retaliatory tariff, while US Treasury yields have surged at a pace not seen since the 1980s—likely the result of China dumping US bonds.

Trade war? Check. Financial war? In progress. Now we’re moving into personal territory—where even dinner dates are viewed as potential national security risks.

What’s next? Export restrictions? Cyberattacks? Asset seizures?

We don’t know. But what’s increasingly obvious is that this conflict is no longer confined to spreadsheets and trade agreements. It’s starting to touch everything—markets, interest rates, the cost of living… and now, even the love life of Beijing bureaucrats.

When romantic entanglements are seen as national security threats—and policies start reflecting that—it’s a clear signal: trust has completely broken down.

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73% of Americans are financially stressed. Two-thirds say tariff concerns are the source: CNBC survey

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:33:12 +0000

A new CNBC survey finds Americans are financially stressed, with a majority concerned tariffs will hurt their finances, and 34% have made investment changes.