The stock market crash is a topic that has attracted a lot of attention lately, with many investors wondering when the next crash will occur. Looking back on history, there are certain elements that typically foster a crash in the stock market. The first element to consider is the state of the stock market itself.
There is a division among experts regarding the future trajectory of the housing market as we move into the latter half of the year. Glenn Kelman, the chief executive of Redfin, expressed optimism about the improvement of the housing market in the upcoming months. According to him, the market hit rock bottom in the first
Southwest Airlines, a once “best-in-class” airline, has fallen behind its competitors, and activist hedge fund Elliott Management has taken notice. With a $1.9 billion stake in the company, Elliott is pushing for leadership changes at Southwest Airlines to address the issues that have caused its underperformance. The hedge fund is seeking to replace CEO Bob
It can feel like there is a growing disparity in the U.S. economy, dividing consumers into groups of haves and have-nots. The situation seems to be no different for retirees, as a significant wealth transfer is underway. Research conducted by Cerulli Associates estimates a whopping $84 trillion will shift from older to younger generations by
Moderna has recently announced groundbreaking results from a late-stage trial of their combination vaccine targeting both Covid-19 and the flu. This innovative approach has shown to be more effective than existing standalone shots for these viruses, setting Moderna apart from rivals such as Pfizer and Novavax. The introduction of combination shots by Moderna, Pfizer, and
The landscape of private equity investments is evolving, with family offices emerging as key players in this arena. A recent survey by BNY Mellon Wealth Management reveals that a majority of family offices are shifting towards making direct investments in companies. In fact, 62% of family offices made at least six direct investments last year,
The real estate market is abuzz with an array of iconic homes that are currently up for sale. These properties, often tied to a celebrity or famous movie, carry a certain pedigree that attracts buyers willing to pay a premium price for them. This unique appeal is likened to owning a piece of pop culture,
One of the top picks by Wall Street analysts is off-price retailer Burlington Stores (BURL). This week, the company impressed investors with its upbeat results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 and raised its profit margin and earnings outlook for the full year. Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe reaffirmed a buy rating on BURL and
The CEO of an alternative trading platform is looking to change the landscape of private equity investing in response to a slowdown in the initial public offering market. Kelly Rodriques of Forge Global has teamed up with Accuidity to introduce the Forge Accuidity Private Market Index. Their main objective is to provide more investors with
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 brought temporary relief to most Americans with lower federal income brackets, a higher standard deduction, and a more generous child tax credit. However, these tax breaks are set to expire after 2025 unless Congress extends them. This poses a critical issue for the upcoming election, as the