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Silver has plunged 50% from its January peak to $60. Why it could hit $130 next year.

After its dramatic plunge, silver may be experiencing a huge disconnect between its traded value and its importance as a critical material.

Who should handle your estate plan: Your lawyer or your financial adviser?

The more people who have eyeballs on your situation, the better — but at some point, you are going to need a legal specialist.

‘The money would have been life-changing’: My father told my grandmother to slash my inheritance. Is that fair?

“I could have bought a home for what I hope will be a growing family.”

Your 5 biggest questions about ‘Trump accounts,’ answered

Here’s who is eligible for $1,000 in free money — and how to sign up.

Eight microcap stocks of companies expected to grow sales by triple digits through 2028

The Russell Microcap Index has more than doubled the performance of the S&P 500 this year.

Your data built the AI boom — but Big Tech is pocketing 100% of the equity

Your share of the AI wealth is a right — not a handout. Here is how we claw back our money.

Strategy is losing a lot of money on bitcoin. Here’s why it’s selling anyway.

Strategy sold more than 3,000 bitcoins to raise cash to pay dividends on its preferred stock — something Executive Chair Michael Saylor had previously said it didn’t need to do.

You want a portfolio that matches your morals. But that could sink your retirement plans.

More investors want their money to reflect their values. It feels righteous — but the reality is a lot messier.

Stocks rally when Congress goes on summer break. Here’s why.

Stock prices face greater volatility when lawmakers are active, driven entirely by the regulatory uncertainty they create.

Your investing expectations are more than double the reality. Here is the tough truth.

Long-term real returns above 10% annualized are exceedingly rare.

Why is Thyssenkrupp stock surging today?

Why is First Solar stock surging today?

BTIG names top health care pick

Why is Seagate Technology stock rallying today?

Why is EchoStar stock sliding today?

WEF founder Schwab seeks return to forum through advisory role, WSJ reports

Why is Dell Technologies stock rallying today?

Meta capex to surge in 2027, neocloud fears ’erroneous’ - SemiAnalysis

US Supreme Court won’t block Texas app store age verification law

Tesla, Arista Networks among market cap stock movers on Monday

Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek

U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.

Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.

DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans

Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.

Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens

The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.

Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.

Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon

QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.

Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player

Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma.

What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money

There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.

Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends

Companies with good payouts are now the hottest bet in China markets.

U.S. Treasury Yields Fall But Direction for Long-End Yields Still Seen Upward

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell and ING said the the long end of the Treasury curve will continue trading at higher yields even as Trump hasn’t delivered anything to shock markets so far.

Russia's Crude Exports Fairly Stable Despite U.S. Sanctions, Goldman Says

Oil edged lower in early trade as Goldman Sachs said the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia haven’t had a significant impact on the country’s oil exports.

The Extra Reward for Owning Stocks Over Bonds Has Disappeared

There is little sign of crimped demand for equities among individual investors, who remain bullish after two years of blockbuster gains.

Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Series

Check out the stocks Heard on the Street writers favor in their eighth annual stock-picking contest.

What Will It Take for Home Buyers to Start Asking for a Disaster Discount?

The real costs of owning a house in neighborhoods that are vulnerable to flooding and wildfires are becoming clearer.

Now Wanted in Silicon Valley: Ho-Hum Businesses With Thin Profit Margins

Venture-capital firms are bringing AI and dealmaking to accounting, property management and other unglamorous fields.

In China, a Cat-and-Mouse Game to Rein In Crypto

Recent court cases reveal how middlemen are facilitating a booming trade, eluding a crackdown.

One House, Three Owners: The Ballooning Cost of the American Dream

The story of home affordability in the U.S. told from a single front porch.

Trump Adds Fuel to Claims That Big Banks Discriminate Against Conservatives

The president has told Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to stop cutting conservatives off from doing business.

Trump plugs Dell at first-ever White House opening bell, sending shares soaring

Trump rang the bell in the Oval Office to open Monday's trading as he launched investment accounts for babies born from 2025 through 2028.

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, as Xbox unit downsizes and plans to spin off four gaming studios

Microsoft is cutting jobs in its commercial business and its Xbox gaming group, where revenue has been shrinking.

Belgium loses appeal of Balogun eligibility after Trump defends intervention with FIFA

FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun’s suspension after Trump sought a review, letting the U.S. striker play Belgium as officials objected.

Trump Accounts are live. Here's how some families plan to use them

As Trump Accounts launch, millions of parents are figuring out how the new investment accounts fit with their family's financial goals.

Here's how SpaceX's Nasdaq-100 inclusion might affect options pricing

About half-a-million SpaceX options traded by midday Monday, a little below the average since inception.

Student loan servicers begin 90-day countdown for borrowers to leave SAVE plan

Student loan servicers have begun alerting borrowers that they have 90 days to leave the Biden-era SAVE plan. Here's what comes next.

Trump defends call urging Balogun red card review: 'It wasn't a foul'

"I didn't know what the hell a red card was," said Trump, who called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the suspension of Folarin Balogun.

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell to donate stock to Trump Accounts

President Donald Trump told CNBC's Joe Kernen last week that he thought SpaceX CEO Elon Musk would donate company stock to the program.

Rivian, Tesla and the 'Holly Index': How to trade the new EV Main Street battle

Mike Khouw gives a trade on Rivian and Tesla, informed by his wife's recent auto purchase.

Record heat, crowds drive offseason boom in international travel

Airlines are extending flight schedules to maximize on lucrative international travel.

Lockheed Martin to buy naval defense firm Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion

Ultra is owned by private equity firm Advent International, and specialises in anti-submarine technology.

Klarna seeks U.S. bank charter in latest push beyond buy now, pay later

Klarna joins a wave of fintech and crypto firms seeking entry to the traditional banking system.

Versant agrees to buy golf simulator company Full Swing for $530 million

The deal for Full Swing will expand Versant's nontraditional media assets in an effort to diversify revenue from cable television.

Why Jim Cramer says this AI play — up 85% this year — is headed even higher

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

NATO tensions are ‘growing pains,’ U.S. ambassador says as Trump presses allies

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said NATO's allies boosting defense spending under pressure from Trump reflects “growing pains,” not a crisis.

TeraWulf shares soar after Anthropic leases data center in Kentucky

TeraWulf is a crytpo mining company that has pivoted to AI data center infrastructure. Its stock is up more than 80% this year.

Trump's calls, Ukraine's strikes and Russia's barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert

Trump reportedly spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine struck Russian targets and Moscow launched another deadly attack on Kyiv.

'Electronic warfare is a tech phenomenon': Why the market is rethinking defense valuations

There's a growing investment in newer areas of defense such as deep strike capabilities, anti-drone and unmanned systems, with different priorities for different countries.

Why Iran may find it difficult to clear its oil inventories even after sanctions relief

Iran may face challenges in clearing oil inventories even after restrictions have been lifted, amid oil supplies elsewhere while China becomes less enthusiastic

Feds seek lower prison term for $100M New Jersey deli fraudster — but some reasons why are hidden

James Patten is the third person who will be sentenced in the stock manipulation scheme related to Hometown International, a company that owned just one deli.