What a major risk taught a Wall Street veteran about investing

What a major risk taught a Wall Street veteran about investing

What a major risk taught a Wall Street veteran about investing

Liz Ann Sonders, Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, joined TheStreet to discuss the evolving landscape of working in Wall Street, her advice to those just starting out, as well as her biggest career risks. Full Video Transcript Below: SARA SILVERSTEIN: And things have changed so much since you started working in finance. What … Read more

Holland America Line has big plans for the holidays

Holland America Line has big plans for the holidays

When you live in a warm-weather climate, no winter holiday feels right.  Thanksgiving is tied to fall and Christmas has long been celebrated as a winter holiday.  It’s hard to sing about a white Christmas when it’s 90 degrees and you’re at the beach.  The same applies to all the end-of-year holidays. It’s simply harder … Read more

Las Vegas Strip casino signs superstar rock band for residency

Las Vegas Strip casino signs superstar rock band for residency

Las Vegas Strip residencies have been known for hosting big-name pop, country, rock, jazz, and R&B singers and bands, as well as magician and comedy acts. Most of the music on the Strip is pretty tame, with Barry Manilow, Donny Osmond, and Wayne Newton residencies available for those seeking a taste of classic Las Vegas … Read more

Toyota rebuffs attack as it follows Ford as new anti-DEI target

Toyota rebuffs attack as it follows Ford as new anti-DEI target

In a video posted to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on August 28, notorious conservative influencer and anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck — the architect behind the latest wave of anti-DEI — backlash took credit for and celebrated Ford’s  (F) scaling back of DEI initiatives implemented shortly after the death of George Floyd at the hands … Read more

The Fed’s Next Move is Designed to Surprise You

The Fed’s Next Move is Designed to Surprise You

Yesterday’s rate cut shocked the market. And that was precisely the point. The U.S. Federal Reserve holds tremendous power over the U.S. economy. By setting benchmark rates, it dictates the terms for interbank lending — and in turn, the borrowing costs for virtually every business and household in America. But aside from raising or lowering … Read more

China keeps adding new countries to its visa-free program

China keeps adding new countries to its visa-free program

Over the last year, China has taken the uncharacteristic step of slackening its rules for foreign visitors. In a pilot program meant to bring in tourist dollars post-pandemic, the country has launched a visa-free travel policy allowing citizens of 11 European countries, including France, Germany and Hungary, to spend up to 15 days in China without applying … Read more

The Market’s Compass US Index and Sector ETF Study

The Market’s Compass US Index and Sector ETF Study

Welcome to The Market’s Compass US Index and Sector ETF Study, Week #507. As always it highlights the technical changes of the 30 US Index and Sector ETFs that I track on a weekly basis and normally publish every third week. Past publications can be accessed by paid subscribers via The Market’s Compass Substack Blog. … Read more

The 10 cars with the most satisfied owners, according to Consumer Reports

The 10 cars with the most satisfied owners, according to Consumer Reports

Every automaker promises performance, reliability, comfort, style, and a myriad of other sought-after attributes when marketing their vehicles. Once drivers get their hands on the wheels of these vehicles though, it becomes clear that not every model lives up to its selling points. Some cars, however, do deliver an experience that leaves their drivers satisfied. … Read more