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The self-directed individual retirement account (SDIRA) is for investors who are determined to go beyond the usual investments that are available for retirement accounts—way beyond, in some cases. Self-directed retirement accounts are currently available from most financial institutions. These accounts offer a wide range of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and

In this article ZS MSFT CSCO DKS TTWO Ed Stack, CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods. David Orrell | CNBC As the world heads toward another year of the pandemic, investors must adapt to changing macroeconomic forces and trends. Rising inflation, the Federal Reserve’s move to dial back its monetary support, and a workforce that’s been

In this article SPCE Spacecraft VSS Unity lands on the runway at Spaceport America in New Mexico after the company’s fourth spaceflight test on July 11, 2021. Virgin Galactic Shares of Virgin Galactic fell in trading on Thursday after the company announced plans to raise up to $500 million in debt. “The company intends to

Originally, annuities had one purpose: to convert a lump sum of capital into a stream of income for life, or for a certain time period. They were designed for people who were retiring or otherwise needed a fixed, guaranteed monthly income. Today, there are various types of annuities that can be used to accumulate capital

Jeffrey Smith, chief executive officer and chief investment officer at Starboard Value LP. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images 2021 was a busy year for activist funds, with notable investors including Starboard Value, JANA Partners and Carl Icahn pushing for meaningful change at an array of companies. In all, activist shareholders embarked on

In this article C JPM JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon speaks at the Boston College Chief Executives Club luncheon in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., November 23, 2021. Brian Snyder | Reuters Banks have been one of the main beneficiaries of high inflation recently because their profit margins tend to expand when higher prices force central banks

U.S. equity markets rebounded this week with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 leading the gains as investors focused on more strong earnings reports and hopes that corporate profits will continue to expand in the third and fourth quarters. Those profits will be challenged by uncertainty around the delta variant and the impact it could have

In this article JPM JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon listens as he is introduced at the Boston College Chief Executives Club luncheon in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., November 23, 2021. Brian Snyder | Reuters JPMorgan Chase is scheduled to report fourth-quarter earnings before the opening bell Friday. Here’s what Wall Street expects: Earnings: $3.01 per share,

In this article .SPX FB GOOGL AAPL Getty Images There has been tremendous focus on how significant a small number of stocks were to the S&P 500‘s nearly 29% total return in 2021. Perhaps this typifies sour grapes, as most active managers underperformed the S&P 500 last year. Witnessing the top contributors — Apple, Microsoft,

Fibonacci retracements are popular among technical traders. They are based on the key numbers identified by mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci in the 13th century. Fibonacci’s sequence of numbers is not as important as the mathematical relationships, expressed as ratios, between the numbers in the series. In technical analysis, a Fibonacci retracement is created by taking two

David Abner, Gemini’s Global Head of Business Development. Source: David Abner Gemini, the $7.1 billion crypto exchange, is getting into wealth management with the acquisition of a digital asset platform for financial advisors, CNBC has learned exclusively. The company has agreed to purchase BITRIA, a five-year-old San Francisco-based start-up whose tools help advisors manage holdings

When individuals need money, seeking a line of credit is often the last thing that occurs to them. What comes to mind first is generally going to a bank for a traditional fixed– or variable-rate loan, using credit cards, borrowing from friends or family, or turning to specialized peer-to-peer or social lending or donation sites

Achieving financial freedom is a goal for many people. It generally means having enough savings, investments, and cash on hand to afford the lifestyle you want for yourself and your family—and a growing nest egg that will allow you to retire or pursue the career you want without being driven by earning a certain amount

Shane Evans, interim CEO of fintech platform MX. Courtesy: MX Fintech start-up MX has named Shane Evans its interim CEO as the company prepares for an initial public offering or possible sale, CNBC has learned. Evans, who joined the Utah-based start-up in 2019 as chief revenue officer, is replacing founder Ryan Caldwell, who will become

The oil & gas industry comprises upstream companies that explore and produce energy, midstream pipeline companies that transport and store energy, and downstream companies that refine oil and gas into finished products. Additionally, there are companies that provide oilfield drilling equipment and services. Some also manufacture and maintain equipment used in production. The industry’s biggest

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said tech stocks could bottom Thursday, one day after the Nasdaq‘s 3.3% plunge on rising bond yields and Federal Reserve tightening concerns. The “Mad Money” host said he’s glad there’s so much negativity in the market because as a stock picker for his charitable trust, there are many names on sale. “I

The Mexican peso (MXN) is one of the most traded currencies in the world and is third in the Western Hemisphere, behind only the U.S. dollar (USD) and the Canadian dollar (CAD). Although the peso crosses with USD attract fewer investors than major pairs, including the euro (EUR/USD) and yen (USD/JPY), the peso still offers

In this article INTC COUR AAPL GDDY NFLX The Netflix logo is seen on their office in Hollywood, California. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Stocks started the new year on rocky footing as investors confronted the prospect of rising omicron cases, higher bond yields and the Federal Reserve tightening its monetary policy. These macroeconomic factors can

In this article C Pedestrians cross a road in front of a Citigroup Citibank branch in Sydney, Australia, on June 1, 2018. Brendon Thorne | Bloomberg | Getty Images Citigroup will be the first major Wall Street institution to enforce a vaccine mandate by terminating noncompliant workers by the end of this month. The bank

Fast deals. Fancy cars. Wads of cash. Rich brokers. Unscrupulous executives. What do these things have in common? They’re often found in some of the biggest blockbuster hits about the financial industry. Hollywood has a long history of sensationalizing the industry and the professionals who take part in it. If you’re not convinced, watch films