Credit Cards
In today’s fast-paced world, plastic money has become an integral part of our daily transactions. With the convenience they offer, both credit and debit cards are widely used for purchases, bill payments, and online shopping. However, understanding the differences between them and their respective advantages and disadvantages is crucial for effective financial management.
American Express is set to make its largest-ever investment in its Platinum Credit Card, announcing major updates aimed at attracting a new generation of cardmembers. The move comes amid intensifying competition in the luxury credit card market, particularly with JPMorgan.
Walmart has once again partnered with Synchrony Financial to issue two new credit cards available this fall, the companies announced. This renewal of their collaboration aims to bring more financial options to Walmart customers.
Investing
As the final days of 2025 tick down, Wall Street saw a slight slide in stock values, while gold and silver prices edged higher. Many investors view these last-minute shifts as part of typical year-end positioning before the new trading calendar begins.
3iQ Corp. will issue a notional non-cash reinvested distribution for its 3iQ Solana Staking ETF to unitholders who held positions on December 15, 2025. This distribution reflects realized taxable amounts and is consolidated so that the total number of units remains unchanged.
Investors of New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. are invited to contact the Rosen Law Firm regarding a recent securities class action investigation. The press release, issued in New York on December 29, 2025, highlights the firm’s interest in representing affected shareholders.
Retirement
Nearly half of Americans say they’re entering 2026 with mounting financial pressure, and 48% feel more stressed now than a year ago. Jill Schlesinger dives into the reasons behind these worries and offers a look at possible resolutions.
Deciding when to start saving, how much to contribute, and where to invest are pivotal steps for a strong 401(k). As regulators consider opening the door to alternative assets, preparing your retirement strategy now will help ensure greater financial security.
This concise checklist provides professionals with a roadmap to secure their financial future. It highlights six main components—budgeting, insurance, investments, taxes, emergency funds, and retirement planning—to lay the groundwork for long-term stability.
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Tesla’s latest forecast suggests trouble may be brewing for the electric vehicle maker’s sales figures. Yet Elon Musk maintains a bright outlook, pointing to self-driving technology as the key to the company’s long-term success. Even as uncertainty lingers, Tesla’s ambitions remain firmly set on advancing autonomous driving features.
A recent decline in silver prices may prove attractive to those eyeing long-term returns. With 2026 on the horizon, this price drop could present an opportune moment for new investors.
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Suncor Energy recently secured a Relative Strength Rating upgrade from Investor’s Business Daily, highlighting its improving technical performance. While the new rating reveals potential momentum, questions remain about whether the company can sustain its upward trajectory.
Cenovus Energy’s stock recently received a Relative Strength Rating upgrade, highlighting stronger technical performance. This wave of improved market standing has caught investors’ attention, sparking questions about whether the company’s upward trend will continue.
Dutch Bros recently received a higher Relative Strength Rating, highlighting its improving technical performance. Investor’s & Business Daily raises the pivotal question of whether this upswing is here to stay. The rest of the story remains behind paid access, leaving open speculation about the stock’s future prospects.
Affirm Holdings Cl A recently saw its Relative Strength Rating climb to 81, crossing a notable benchmark for stock market performance. This milestone places the company in a more competitive light within the financial sector.
Build-A-Bear Workshop has crossed a crucial threshold with its Relative Strength Rating now above 80. This upgrade underscores the retailer’s improving technical performance and hints at potential momentum in the competitive retail landscape.
MaxLinear’s improving share price performance propelled its IBD Relative Strength Rating past the 80 mark, moving from 76 to 82. This milestone spotlights the semiconductor stock as one to watch in a competitive market.
Cohu, a semiconductor equipment supplier, has propelled its Relative Strength Rating into the 80-plus range. This development signals a noteworthy performance within the competitive chip sector, as reported by Investor’s Business Daily.