dowell | Moment | Getty ImagesBefore the election, some advisors increased Roth individual retirement account conversions for clients amid the threat of higher taxes after 2025.Now, tax hikes are less likely under President-elect Donald Trump. However, demand for Roth conversions will continue as investors seek long-term tax planning strategies,...
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Tesla — The electric vehicle stock gained nearly 7%, continuing to rally on the heels of Donald Trump winning a second presidential term. The Elon Musk-helmed company saw its market capitalization rise to $1 trillion on Friday. Shares have gained...
Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington on November 07, 2024 in Washington, DC. Kent Nishimura | Getty ImagesFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dodged question after question at his Thursday news conference from a press...
Nopphon Pattanasri | Istock | Getty ImagesInvestors have been able to get the best returns on cash, as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to bring down the pace of inflation.Now that the central bank is lowering rates — with a new quarter point rate cut announced by the...