The first stock pick recommended by Wall Street analysts is membership-only warehouse chain Costco Wholesale (COST). The company recently announced an increase in its membership fee, with the annual fee for its “Gold Star” membership rising to $65 and the fee for the “Executive Membership” increasing to $130. Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe reiterated a buy
In good times and in bad, pop music has always reflected the world around us. Despite the current positive economic indicators showing an expanding economy and low unemployment rates, recent hit songs seem to paint a different picture. Artists like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have tapped into themes of frustration, financial vulnerability, and worker burnout
Market trends in small cap investments have been on the rise, with many investors opting for a more diversified approach to their portfolios. According to ETF journalist Dave Nadig, the recent influx of money into small caps does not necessarily indicate a rotation from winning growth trades. Instead, Nadig suggests that investors are simply looking
As Electronic Arts releases its highly anticipated college football game in 2024, long-time fans of the franchise are finding themselves in unfamiliar territory. The game, which has undergone a significant revamp, has left many players feeling like novices all over again. From technological advancements to gameplay changes, the transition from the old game to the
As former President Donald Trump secures the Republican presidential nomination, both political parties are eyeing Project 2025, a multi-pronged policy plan created by conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation as a collective effort with more than 100 other right-leaning organizations. The plan, outlined in the roughly 900-page “Mandate for Leadership,” calls for sweeping changes to
In 2023, the global population of individuals worth $30 million or more saw a significant 8% increase, as reported by Altrata’s World Ultra Wealth Report 2024. The total number of ultra-high-net worth individuals now stands at 426,330, with their collective wealth soaring to $49 trillion, driven largely by a year-end stock rally. The United States
Michelle Mack, the mastermind behind a nationwide organized retail crime operation that targeted beauty stores like Ulta and Sephora, has finally been handed a delayed sentence of five years and four months. Based in Bonsall, California, Mack oversaw a network of thieves who stole millions in merchandise from major retailers. The operation was run from
Companies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have started keeping a close eye on earned wage access programs. These so-called paycheck advance programs have become increasingly popular among workers in recent years. What analysts initially referred to as earned wage access programs, some felt that they were being put through the guise of offering
In a recent press conference, top Chinese officials reiterated the country’s commitment to focusing on its own affairs amidst escalating trade tensions with other nations. Han Wenxiu, deputy director at the Chinese Communist Party’s central committee office for financial and economic affairs, emphasized the importance of ensuring the national economy can run smoothly by prioritizing
In a recent development, a federal appeals court has issued an order temporarily halting the implementation of the Biden administration’s new student loan repayment plan, known as SAVE. This court ruling has put a pause on the entire Saving on a Valuable Education plan, which was hailed as the most affordable student loan plan ever