Bill Ackman: This Is a “Great” Time to Invest - Even at Market Highs
Bill Ackman announced the launch of Pershing Square USA, a new closed‑end fund that gives retail investors direct exposure to his concentrated, actively managed portfolio. The vehicle mirrors the core holdings of Pershing Square’s higher‑fee funds but at a lower cost structure, aiming to replicate the firm’s historic 25% annual returns over the past eight years. Ackman argues that despite markets hovering near all‑time highs, many high‑quality companies are undervalued, making now a compelling time to deploy capital. He highlighted the fund’s permanent‑capital model, which keeps capital invested long‑term and aligns investor interests with the firm’s growth outlook.
SAVE Plan Is Gone — What Borrowers Must Do Now
The U.S. Department of Education has officially ended the SAVE income‑driven repayment plan, affecting more than seven million borrowers. Recipients of the agency’s recent email have roughly 90 days—until early May—to select a new repayment option or risk being placed...
The Chinese Battery Giant Powering Tesla Just Raised $5 Billion
Chinese battery leader Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) sold 62.4 million new shares in Hong Kong, raising roughly $5 billion. The placement, priced at a 7% discount, was the largest equity offering in the market this year. CATL now controls about 38.1% of...
Large-Cap Bank Stock Pays Warren Buffett $23M in Annual Dividends
Berkshire Hathaway's latest 13‑F shows it owns 7.15 million shares of Capital One Financial, a stake valued at roughly $1.37 billion. At Capital One’s current $192 price, the holding generates about $22.9 million in annual dividend income, equivalent to a 1.66% yield. The...
Another Airline Shuts Down over Iran War, All Flights Off
Ascend Airways, a British wet‑lease operator founded in 2023, voluntarily surrendered its Air Operator's Certificate and halted all operations, citing soaring jet‑fuel costs, Middle‑East security concerns, and the high expense of maintaining a UK AOC after the Iran war. The...
Emergency Savings Does Not Weaken Retirement Savings
Broadcast Retirement Network hosted a roundtable with Commonwealth and T. Rowe Price to examine how workplace emergency‑savings features are reshaping 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Research cited shows employees with an emergency fund are 70% more likely to contribute to...
Schwab Flags the Risk Lurking in Your Winning Stocks
Charles Schwab warns investors that when a single stock exceeds 10% of a portfolio, the account becomes over‑concentrated and vulnerable to sharp losses. The firm notes a 40% plunge in a stock representing 20% of assets would erase about 8%...
Hawaii Taxes: What Retirees Should Know Now
Hawaii’s tax system combines high marginal income rates—up to nearly 11%—with several retiree-friendly offsets. Social Security benefits are fully exempt, many pensions receive favorable treatment, and the state’s property taxes are modest, typically $3,000‑$4,000 on a $1 million home after a...
Amazon Is Selling a 12-Pack of Driveway Solar Lights for $30 that Has 10,800+ 5-Star Ratings
Amazon is promoting a 12‑pack of Incx Waterproof Pathway Ground Solar Lights for $30, pricing each unit at under $3. The lights feature eight LEDs, waterproof construction, and a solar‑powered sensor that provides up to ten hours of illumination after...
Wedbush Securities Has Strong Message for IonQ
IonQ’s shares surged 60% in the past month as Wedbush Securities highlighted a new fault‑tolerance roadmap and solid revenue growth. The company unveiled a blueprint targeting 10,000 physical qubits with 99.99% two‑qubit gate fidelity, signaling a credible path to scalable...
Amazon Has an Outdoor Storage Cabinet with Lockable Doors for $220
The LHBcraft Outdoor Storage Cabinet is now on Amazon for $220, a 15% discount from its $260 list price. Measuring 51.1" × 29.1" × 43.4" with a 36‑cubic‑foot interior, it offers a middle ground between bulky sheds and small deck boxes. Constructed from double‑layer...
Amazon's $147 Citizen Eco-Drive Luxury Watch Is the Perfect Mix of 'Accuracy and Style'
Amazon is offering the Citizen Garrison Field Eco‑Drive luxury watch for $147, a 43% drop from its typical $260 price. The 43 mm stainless‑steel case features 100 m water resistance, luminescent markers, and a solar‑charged quartz Eco‑Drive movement that never needs a...
Warren Buffett Has Stark Message for Investors on Stock Market
Warren Buffett’s valuation yardstick, the Buffett Indicator, has surged to 227% of U.S. GDP, well above the 200% “playing with fire” warning he set in 2001. The S&P 500 sits near a record 7,165, with a forward price‑to‑earnings ratio above...
Wall Street Firm Makes a Bullish New Call on Rocket Companies
Wall Street analysts are turning bullish on Rocket Companies after a series of upgrades, most recently Stephens initiating coverage with an Overweight rating and a $22.50 price target, implying about 44% upside from the current $15.60 price. The optimism stems...
Chinese EV Giant Sends a Bold Message Straight to the US
At the Beijing Auto Show BYD, now the world’s largest EV maker, declared it can thrive without the U.S. market, underscoring a rapid overseas expansion and new flash‑charging battery technology. European sales surged 270% in 2025 and the firm sold...