As prospective buyers and sellers prepare for the spring housing market, the focus is on mortgage rates. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen to 7.17% for the week ending April 25, up from 7.10% the previous week, according to data from Freddie Mac. With uncertainty surrounding the potential for a rate cut by the
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A new study has revealed that large family offices are moving away from traditional stock market investments in favor of alternative asset classes such as private equity, real estate, venture capital, hedge funds, and private credit. According to the JPMorgan Private Bank Global Family Office Report, family offices now have nearly half (46%) of their
In the United States, there is a growing segment of the population known as ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These individuals are households that earn above the poverty line but still struggle to make ends meet. According to the United Way’s United For ALICE program, nearly 40 million families, or 29%
Saudi Arabia’s economy minister recently addressed rumors about scaling back the $1.5 trillion NEOM megaproject, dismissing reports that suggested a reduction in plans for the futuristic desert development on the Red Sea coast. Faisal Al Ibrahim emphasized that all projects are moving forward as planned, highlighting the unprecedented nature of the endeavor. Despite the minister’s
As wedding and engagement season approaches, many couples are preparing to take the next step in their relationship by getting married. One of the most crucial conversations that newlyweds need to have is about finances. It is essential to have a plan in place for who will pay the bills and how they will be
In a move reminiscent of a plotline from a popular TV show, Paramount Global is set to oust CEO Bob Bakish in a strategic move that could shape the company’s future in unforeseen ways. The decision to remove Bakish from his position is set to be announced just before the reporting of earnings, hinting at
Local Chinese authorities have recently lifted restrictions on Tesla cars following the company’s China-made vehicles meeting the country’s stringent data security requirements. This significant development comes after Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s unexpected meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the first major auto show in Beijing in four years. The news of the removal of
Earnings season is in full swing, and analysts are closely observing the impact of macro challenges on companies. While short-term stock movements may capture the attention of Wall Street, the focus for top analysts remains on the long-term prospects of companies. According to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance, there
The new U.S. Labor Department rule, issued on April 23, is set to bring significant changes to retirement investment advice, particularly concerning the rollover of money from 401(k) plans to individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The regulation, commonly known as the “fiduciary” rule, aims to enhance the standard of care for brokers, financial advisors, insurance agents,
Investing in technology can be a lucrative endeavor, but it requires a deep understanding of the market trends and emerging technologies. According to Brett Winton, chief futurist at ARK Invest, there are five key areas that tech investors should focus on to gain a competitive edge. These areas include robotics, artificial intelligence, multi-omics sequencing, public