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Investors Follow Warren Buffett to Ramp Ultrashort Treasury Bets as Longer-Term Bills Face Volatility
Investors are piling cash into short-term US T-bills with stable yields as market jitters driven by tariffs and federal deficits affect the long end outlook.
Saylor on Why GameStop, Trump Media Shares Fell After Buying BTC as Wall Street Remains Sceptical
Michael Saylor believes bitcoin is digital capital and maybe the most explosive idea of the era, and financing options adopted by GameStop and Trump Media to buy BTC could create short-term downward pressure.
US Retirees are Claiming Social Security in Record Numbers Amid Threats to Benefits Continuity
US retirees are claiming social security cheques much earlier than planned and settling for lower monthly incomes amid threats to the program and access to benefits.
Queensland Man Delays Claiming $1M Lottery Winnings For a Month Thinking it Wasn't Real
A Queensland man couldn't believe he had won over $1 million in a lottery draw. He took over a month to accept the reality and finally claim his winnings.
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Buys $2.2B of Uber and Hertz Shares in Q1, Dumps Nike
Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman heavily bought shares of transportation and car rental companies while offloading consumer discretionary brands.
Here's Why Billionaires Like Jay-Z and Mark Zuckerberg Get Mortgages They Don't Need
Ultra-rich people often use debt as a tool to maintain adequate cash flow at all times with the goal to capitalize on market opportunities for long-term wealth appreciation.
Trump Ally Turns on Tariffs: Billionaire Bill Ackman Urges a Pause Before It's Too Late
Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman called on Donald Trump to pause tariffs for a faster resolution to the escalating global trade war.
Warren Buffett Reveals His Best Investment Tip For High Inflation — And It's Not What You Think
Berkshire Hathaway chair Warren Buffett believes investing in knowledge and self-betterment can unlock growth opportunities. He sees real estate as a good investment option during periods of high inflation.
Survey Reveals the One Thing Americans Fear More Than Death, and the Answer May Surprise You
Volatile markets, rising consumer prices, growing debt levels, and heightened risks of Social Security benefits discontinuity are driving fears across generations about their retirement plans.
Women Face Higher Risks of Missing Retirement Goals Amid Trump's Tariff-induced Market Turmoil
Women earn much less than men and face challenges in saving money adequately while managing caregiving responsibilities. A market crash triggered by Trump's tariff play and federal changes is adding to these existing problems.
NovaGold Stock Soars 40% After Billionaire Paulson Makes a Bold Bet on Gold – Should You Follow?
NovaGold Resources shares soared after billionaire investor John Paulson's firm entered a deal with the company to buy a stake in Alaska's Donlin gold mine project.
Filipino VA Rejects Pay, Works For Free To Help Struggling 75-Year-Old American Start A Business
A virtual assistant has garnered overwhelming praise after sharing the story of how he worked for a 75-year-old woman for free due to her poor financial situation.
'The Dollar Would Fall Off a Cliff': Expert Predicts What Would Happen if Trump Fired Jerome Powell
Experts believe US President Donald Trump could introduce unprecedented losses to US equities and the devaluation of the greenback if he ousts US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Trump's Student Loan Crackdown Begins on May 5 and No One's Safe, Not Even Seniors
US President Donald Trump plans to resume collections on student loans that will result in wage garnishment and withholding of Social Security benefits for borrowers who don't repay.
Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: Buys the Robinhood Dip, Invests in Newly Listed Solana Staking Fund
Cathie Wood poured millions of dollars into Robinhood shares and a Toronto-listed Solana staking fund as the US Fed Chair's comments on inflation and softer Q1 growth triggered volatility in US markets.
Market Manipulation Suspicions Grow as Abnormal Trading Detected Minutes Before Trump's Tariff U-turn
Trading volumes on popular exchange-traded funds surged 18 minutes before Donald Trump's 9th April post about a 90-day pause on tariffs.
Short Sellers Net £98.76B on the Wall Street Market Crash as VIX Surges Above 60
Donald Trump imposed 104% tariffs on China in response to the mainland's reciprocal tariffs, further escalating the global trade war and market turmoil.
Point72's Steve Cohen Adds $2B Worth of New Tech, Telco, and Healthcare Stocks in Q4
Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen opened new stock positions, including Amazon, AT&T, Netflix, Salesforce, and UnitedHealth Group in Q4.
Nasdaq Composite Jumps 400 Points After US Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Forecast Two Rate Cuts in 2025
The US stock market bounced back after declining for weeks after the US Fed forecast two rates cuts this year despite concerns of high inflation, unemployment, and a slump in consumer spending.
Are Dinner Dates Dying? Why More Singles Are Choosing Coffee Shops for First Dates
New couples are filling coffee shops in every corner of New York City. As this trend spreads, a crucial question arises: are coffee dates replacing the classic wine-and-dine?
Staggering 8.9 Million Americans Juggling Multiple Jobs Amid Soaring Costs and Brutal Labour Market
American workers are balancing two or three jobs amid rising inflation and increasingly inaccessible necessities, like gasoline, groceries and childcare.
US Markets Decline After Trump Refuses To Rule Out Recession Fears: Here's What Advisers Want Investors To Do
Financial advisers urge investors to avoid panic selling and keep emotions under control as the US market violently fluctuates based on what Trump says every other day.
US Public Pension Recipients To Receive One-Time Social Security Payments Immediately Under New Law
The new payment hikes are being implemented under a new law that eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset rules, which had limited Social Security payments for people receiving pensions for work not covered by Social Security.
More Money, Less Chocolate: Furious Shoppers Call Out Cadbury's 'Sneaky' Shrinkflation
Keen-eyed grocers have noticed Cadbury decreasing its product size while keeping its price-tag the same, inciting backlash from customers demanding transparency from their retailers.
Here's Why the Average IRS Refund for Tax Returns Filed in 2025 Is 32% Lower Than Last Year
The average US tax refund for the 2024 tax year dropped to £1,725 as of 14th February 2025 from £2,551 on the same day last year.
DOGE Dividend Cheques May Give Americans $5000 Each: What Is It And How Do You Qualify For It
Americans could use DOGE dividend cheques to clear debt, grow their emergency funds, and invest in long-term goals like retirement, which could have an overall deflationary effect on the US economy.
US Couple Earns £484k A Year, Give Away £8K Monthly—So Why Are They Living Paycheque To Paycheque?
Bill pays £9,681 on two mortgages and donates between £6,454 and £8,068 to charities every month. He called the Dave Ramsey Show for guidance on how to reduce uncontrollable spending as the US couple battles with lifestyle creep.
37% US Taxpayers Rely on Refunds To Make Ends Meet: When Can You Expect 2025 Tax Refunds
The IRS claims that taxpayers who e-file taxes can expect refunds within 21 days. The timeline could stretch to eight weeks for filers who mail paper returns.
CPI Report for December Jumps 2.9%, Core Prices Come In Cooler To Lower Yields and Propel US Stocks
Better-than-expected Core CPI for December led to a sharp fall in US Treasury yields as stocks gained premarket, boosted by phenomenal banking results.
Thousands of Californians Uninsured: What Happens When Wildfires Destroy Their Homes?
Although insurers have been dropping coverage for California homeowners for years, new rules announced weeks ago will mandate them to offer policies in high-risk regions.