Investors might want to consider a shift in their portfolio strategy for 2026. A 40/60 split between stocks and bonds could offer better returns with less risk. This approach is based on predictions that stock market gains will slow down. Over the past decade, stocks have seen an average annual retu
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) had a rough ending to 2025, dropping by 0. 76% on the last day. This wasn't a surprise, as the whole U. S. stock market had a bumpy year with lots of ups and downs. Despite this, VTI managed to grow by nearly 17% over the entire year. Investors seem to be p
Many seniors are missing out on a key rule for their retirement savings. They are not taking out the required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from their accounts. This oversight leads to unnecessary tax penalties. The IRS has set rules that once someone hits a certain age, they must start withdrawin
OCI, a big player in investments, just made a bold move. They bought most of GLAS, a company that helps manage loans. The deal is worth up to 55 million pounds. This shows OCI wants to be a bigger part of the private credit world. That world is growing fast, with lots of money flowing in. The deal
Law firms are teaming up at a faster pace. In 2025, there were 59 mergers. That is 18% more than the year before. Experts say this trend will continue in 2026. The main reason? Size matters. Bigger firms have more money. They can afford to pay top dollar for skilled lawyers. They can also invest in
Goldman Sachs, a major player on Wall Street, thinks the crypto world is about to get a big boost. They believe clearer rules and new ways to use crypto are making it easier for big companies to jump in. Right now, the biggest worry for these companies is not knowing what the rules are. But things
The recent US operation in Venezuela has sent shockwaves through the global stage, and not everyone is taking it lightly. Michael Burry, known for his successful bet against the housing market, has been vocal about the long-term impacts of this event. He believes the markets are underestimating the
The stock market had a wild ride recently, with some companies seeing huge gains while others took a big hit. Let's break it down. Zenas BioPharma, a biotech company, saw its stock drop by more than half after their new drug showed promise in trials. The drug, obexelimab, is meant to treat a rare d
Grayscale's Ethereum ETFs have just made history. They've paid out their first rewards to investors. This is a big deal because it's the first time a U. S. ETF has done this. The payout is small, just $0. 083178 per share. But it's a sign of things to come. These ETFs stake Ethereum, which means th
A new team-up in the aviation world is set to shake things up. Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) and Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) have teamed up to invest over $1 billion in aircraft engines and some planes over the next two years. This isn't just any partnership; it combines WLFC's ex
