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Trump and IBM

News 12h ago

Trump praised IBM's 'legend' CEO, government floated a $1B quantum award — is the stock still a 'very nice price'?

At a December White House roundtable, Trump called IBM's chief 'a legend' and praised the stock's 'very nice price.' Months later his administration floated a proposed $1B quantum award and shares popped 13% in a week to a record. Here's where analysts see it going — and the warning sign buried in the deal.

A photo of Donald Trump checking his watch

News 13h ago

A couple's $640 'limited edition' Trump watch arrived spelling 'RUMP' — the company's $800 apology came with a catch

A couple bought what they thought could become a collectible Trump-branded watch. But the watch read “RUMP” instead of “TRUMP,” and the company credit came with strings attached.

A photo of the 2026 Blue Origin Rocket explosion and Elon Musk

News 16h ago

'Rockets are hard': Elon Musk responds to Jeff Bezos' rocket explosion as his own SpaceX glides to a $1.8T IPO

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test, and Elon Musk had some thoughts about it as SpaceX heads toward what could be the biggest IPO yet.

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Investing 16h ago

The S&P 500 returns 10% on average, but your mortgage costs 6.36% — here's what the math says to do

Paying off your home seems like a quick and predictable return, but there are several factors to consider before you give up on stock market gains.

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House

News 18h ago

Dell exploded 255% since Trump told Americans to 'buy a Dell' — and his account held it before a $9.7B Pentagon deal

Trump's comments on Dell have drawn criticism. Yet the company has also been a major beneficiary of the AI boom.

Three senior adults smile and raise glasses in a toast on a bright, sunny day.

News 18h ago

The average Social Security check is $2,081 — but a simple 3-year delay could bump yours to $3,500/month

There are several ways to boost your monthly benefit check to $3,500 or above, but there is one that is probably easiest on paper

Fans attend the US Men's National Team 2026 World Cup roster announcement in New York

News 18h ago

FIFA turned World Cup tickets into a 'gauntlet of confusion' — now 2 state AGs are investigating

New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA's World Cup ticket prices. Here's what fans are up against — and how to protect yourself from dynamic pricing anywhere.

Elderly man sits on a park bench

Managing Money 18h ago

An 80-year-old racked up $45,000 in credit card debt — here's why it's part of a larger trend for seniors

More retirees are carrying debt into their golden years and experts warn many are closer to a financial tipping point than they realize.

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Two individuals, one man and one woman, are sitting on a park bench and bathed in warm sunlight.

Managing Money 19h ago

Only 4.6% of Americans have $1 million in retirement savings — here's how to beat those odds

Most Americans want to retire as millionaires, but that’s still a rare target. Less than one in 20 get there, but you can boost your chances with a few savvy money moves.

A Bitcoin is on fire.

Investing 19h ago

Someone just destroyed $8 million in Bitcoin, and no one knows who did it or why — here are 5 of the leading theories

A mysterious transaction effectively 'burned' 107 Bitcoin. Here's how it happened and the speculations swirling among cryptocurrency owners

Costco menu board

News 19h ago

‘Business equivalent of taking heroin’: Why Costco refuses to raise prices even if no one will notice

Most retailers try to squeeze as much profit as they can out of every sale. Costco takes the opposite approach.

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna looks on as Donald Trump speaks

Investing 20h ago

Here's why Wall Street is so chuffed about Trump investing $2 billion in quantum computing companies

Quantum computing is still in its infancy and requires massive, long-term investments — which means investing in quantum is highly speculative, based on future potential.

Family enjoying a beach day under a Shibumi Shade.

Life 20h ago

Shibumi beach shades are banned on some U.S. beaches — why the suddenly ubiquitous umbrella is driving everyone mad

Myrtle Beach has blocked the Shibumi Shade for over a decade. In 2026, the city got closer than ever to a trial run — then said no anyway.

L: Jamie Dimon, C:Jim Cramer, R: Michael Burry

Investing 21h ago

'Most companies are essentially failing': Experts warn of a disturbing disparity between 'old' and 'new' era stocks

AI stocks are racing ahead 'almost in isolation,' says seasoned investment strategist Jim Paulsen.

Rohan Parthipan shows his AI dashcam model to reporters from NBD 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.

Auto 22h ago

Texas teen’s AI dashcam may help save lives while reducing the staggering cost of wrong-way crashes

If Rohan Parthipan's design makes its way into consumer vehicles, it could potentially lower insurance premiums for drivers who use it.

A man with white hair and a beard wearing glasses and a blazer sits at a desk holding a tablet in one hand and a pen in the other while reviewing documents.

Managing Money 22h ago

'Dead money': 3 financial advisors reveal where they're parking cash as inflation hits a 3-year high

Here’s how these financial planners are battling inflation when it comes to their own personal finances