Investing in choppy markets, especially with an unpredictable president at the helm, can be distressing. It can be even more so if you are relying on these investments to pay for something as important as your child’s college tuition, and you need the money in the foreseeable future. Plenty of busy parents found themselves in…
China has for years presented an economic challenge for Europe. Now, it could become an economic disaster. It produces a vast array of artificially cheap goods — heavily subsidized electric vehicles, consumer electronics, toys, commercial grade steel and more — but much of that trade was destined for the endlessly voracious American marketplace. With many…
It’s been another chaotic weekend when it comes to President Trump’s tariff trade war. On Friday, it was announced that electronic devices like smartphones and computers would be exempt from the looming tariffs of up to 145%—music to tech investors’ ears. But by Sunday, the president had said that any exemptions would be short-lived. Despite…
The Buccaneers re-signed wide receiver Chris Godwin this offseason to make sure their offensive core returned around quarterback Baker Mayfield. The Bucs have made the postseason in back-to-back years and they’re likely looking to take the next step in 2025. Keeping their best players on the team is a good start to that goal. Defensively,…
There are many people who will immediately dismiss any psychic predictions or Nostradamus-like prophecies. That’s fine, if it’s not your thing, that’s cool and just move along. This post is for those of us who enjoy stories about psychic predictions, the paranormal and the oft-predicted demise of the British royal family. There was some talk,…
Markets catch their breath Investors are breathing a bit easier on Monday, with markets rallying in Asia and Europe on hopes for a reprieve on tech tariffs. The optimism seems to contradict President Trump’s own words. The president has signaled that yet another round of levies are on the way, sowing more confusion among business…
Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema has won the presidential election in the Central African nation of Gabon, according to provisional results, cementing the military officer’s hold on power after he staged a coup in 2023. General Nguema won with more than 90 percent of the votes, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday. His main opponent, former…
Demand for solar energy in power-starved Nigeria has soared in the last decade thanks to worsening grid reliability and rising fuel costs. That’s drawn investor interest to Arnergy, a cleantech startup meeting that need. The company just raised a $15 million Series B extension (on top of a $3 million B1 round last year), bringing…
The roller coaster final round Rory McIlroy put together was the talk of the Masters, but Patrick Reed’s eagle on the 17th hole may have been the underrated moment in the waning hours. Reed’s second shot bounced twice and slammed into the hole. The patrons at Augusta National cheered, but Reed stood there and was…
Exploring the realm of survey platforms might feel overwhelming at first when comparing different pricing options available in the market space. SurveyMonkey emerges as a favored option among both businesses and individuals. Understanding the range of choices at hand aids in making well-thought-out decisions to guarantee that the selected plan effectively matches requirements and financial…
