Economic Trends
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Delta Variant Is Top of Mind for Active Traders: Schwab
By Michael S. FischerThe virus outranks inflation, Federal Reserve policy and U.S.-China relations as the top factor, the survey found.
August 13, 2021
20 Best-Paying College Majors (That Aren't Engineering): 2021PayScale compiled data from 1,736 schools for its annual College Salary Report.
August 12, 2021
5 Top Market Predictions From Ark's Cathie WoodDespite continued inflation concerns, the Ark CEO and CIO points to several "deflationary signals" in the market.
August 11, 2021
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2022 Raised to 6.2%The latest estimated cost-of-living adjustment reflects a 5.4% increase in the consumer price index for the past 12 months.
August 10, 2021
Vaccine, More Stimulus Should Spur U.S. Stocks: LPLThe delta variant could cause some drag on the economy, but the effects won't be like those of 2020, says Barry Gilbert.
August 09, 2021
4 Takeaways From Berkshire's Latest EarningsThe Warren Buffett-led conglomerate's investments bounced back in the second quarter, though not every business fully recovered.
August 04, 2021
19 Undervalued Small-Cap Stock Picks: MorningstarThese high-quality small companies' stocks are rated 4 or 5 stars, the firm says.
August 03, 2021
U.S. Locked in Economic 'Death Match' With China: Richard VagueThe former longtime banking exec talks to ThinkAdvisor about China, how tech can stifle productivity and how 1900s brokerages served women.