From the Yahoo Finance Newsroom Jimmy Carter, who led the country during high unemployment and 'stagflation,' is dead at 100 Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Yahoo Finance • 5 hours ago Author Q&A: Why we need to change the way we think about aging Author Jeanette Leardi crushes stereotypes about age and offers new approaches for welcoming getting older — and dealing with how others think about you. Stocks in Translation guests suggest investors pay attention to these areas in 2025 The guests on Yahoo Finance's Stocks in Translation podcast offered their advice for investors in 2025, favoring small caps and crypto. How retirement savings will change in 2025 Saving for retirement will get a boost in 2025 thanks to higher contribution limits and the phase-in of provisions stemming from the Secure 2.0 Act. Why does Wall Street think Netflix stock will plunge 10%? The Street seems too bearish on Netflix, no? Stock market enters final stretch of 2024: What to know this week Stocks will look to rebound from a sluggish start to the "Santa Claus" rally in the final trading days of 2024. What US buyers (and investors) can expect from the auto industry in 2025 Changes are coming for the auto industry in 2025 both in the US and overseas. Wall Street is concerned about an inflation resurgence in 2025 Inflation has remained stubbornly elevated. Here's why economists are concerned sticky price increases could continue next year. This week in Bidenomics: New president, same gloom Voters thought Trump would be better for the economy. Now they're starting to worry about his tariffs. It's about to be 'a perfect storm' for media dealmaking The stars are aligned for more media and entertainment M&A in 2025. Strategist details what to look for in ETFs going into 2025 Exchange-traded funds are often an essential part of a diversified portfolio, thanks to their low cost, accessibility, liquidity, and quantity. So how do you choose which ones to invest in? How to overcome the 'financial vortex' to save for retirement A significant number of Americans facing the "financial vortex" believe they will need to delay retirement. But that's not always a great option. The AI stock trade is starting to shift beyond the 'Magnificent 7' Strategists expect the artificial intelligence trade will mature in 2025 to benefit companies beyond those buying and creating new AI chips. Stock market today: Dow, S&P, Nasdaq slide on Big Tech losses, but weekly gains hold Wall Street looked to be slogging to the finish of a largely triumphant year. The year Washington tried to humble Big Tech The US government long had the nation’s biggest tech giants in its sights, and in 2024 it hit bullseye. But Wall Street doesn't appear rattled — yet. You don’t have to buy a home to become independently wealthy On Yahoo Finance’s Money Glow Up podcast, host Tiffany Aliche talked with financial journalist and financial behavior expert Stacey Tisdale about how real estate may not be the best investment for everyone and why many people should consider other ways to contribute to their individual wealth. Stock market today: Dow ekes out gains, bitcoin slumps as 'Santa Claus' rally takes a pause US stocks were set to open post-Christmas trading with a bit of a hangover. Mortgage rates rise again, finishing the year at 6.85% — just about the way they started Mortgage rates ticked up again after the Fed revised rate-cutting expectations for 2025. Apple stock touches intraday high after nod of confidence from Wall Street Apple stock hit an all-time intraday high Thursday after a nod of confidence in its continued upswing from Wall Street. From Microsoft to Nvidia, the AI agents are coming in 2025 Big Tech will lean heavily into AI agents in 2025. And if the technology works as promised, it could make some tedious tasks a lot easier. Crypto got everything it wanted in 2024 Crypto was once a fringe sideshow for the investing public, a concern for DC policymakers and a subject of ridicule for top Wall Street figures. That changed in 2024. Disney's CEO search is a top priority for Bob Iger in 2025. Here's who's in the running. Succession will be Disney's most important priority next year. Here's what's at stake — and who could take over the top job. Trump made major economic promises in 2024. Global players get their say in 2025. President-elect Donald Trump has doubled down on many of his economic promises in the weeks since his victory. In 2025 he will face formidable global players who may have other plans. There's uncertainty ahead for the health insurance industry in 2025 Health insurers faced a tough year, with some faring worse than others. How the upcoming year, and the Trump 2.0 presidency, will impact the stocks remains unclear. Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow surge in start to 'Santa Claus' rally ahead of Christmas break US stocks looked set for a mostly muted open to a final, shortened trading session before the Christmas holiday, Trump’s first year will be filled with fiscal follies The next 12 months could bring the ugliest fights to date over the ever-ballooning national debt. Consumer protection agency closes the Biden era taking big swings Three new lawsuits filed by the CFPB take aggressive actions that could potentially be reversed by President-elect Donald Trump’s appointees. Nvidia dominated 2024 big-time. Next year? Plenty of challenges. Nvidia dominated 2024, and 2025 is looking just as good. But there's turbulence on the horizon. The Fed avoided a recession in 2024. But it couldn't shake inflation. The Federal Reserve did what many thought it couldn’t achieve in 2024, and yet in one respect it still ended the year the way it started — worried about stubborn price pressures. Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 jump as Nvidia, chip stocks lead tech gains Investors considered the path of interest rates next year after the Fed hinted they would stay higher for longer. The man behind the effort to create a DOGE 'safe harbor' for Capitol Hill Democrats Elon Musk wants Democrats involved in his nascent Department of Government Efficiency. Aaron Bean is charged with making that happen. Nordstrom to go private in all-cash $6.25 billion deal. Is it a good move? Nordstrom is returning to its private roots after years of falling sales and earnings. The deal is valued at $6.25 billion. Americans are less confident about where the US economy is headed The potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump's policies remained top of mind for consumers in December, per the Conference Board. Nvidia stock is in a 'soul-searching' moment Nvidia's stock might be cooling, but is it something to worry about? The Container Store files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy The Container Store couldn't keep up as consumers turned to Amazon, focused on essential goods and pulled back on big-ticket items. The debt ceiling is back on the table for 2025. Here's what happens next. For about 48 hours last week, it looked like a debt ceiling fight in 2025 would be averted as ideas were floated to push the issue off until 2027 or 2029 (or even forever). But it was not to be. Evergreen investor lessons: Key takeaways from 2024 While it may be difficult to compile a comprehensive list of all the major events of the year, hopefully we’ll at least be able to remember the lessons we learned from them Author Q&A: Finding your financial harmony In his new book, “Wealth in the Key of Life: Finding Your Financial Harmony,” Preston D. Cherry offers advice on navigating the emotional and psychological aspects mixed up in financial planning. The comeback of REITs: Top ways to play commercial real estate Recent indications from the Federal Reserve of fewer rate cuts next year have served as a reality check for commercial real estate. But the sector may finally regain momentum in 2025. Spotify stock is trading at all-time highs just 2 years after a record low. Here's how it got there. Spotify has staged an epic comeback, with its stock price increasing sixfold over the past two years. But the journey to get here hasn't been easy. The year that Wall Street got its swagger back Big bank bosses have a lot to cheer about as 2024 comes to an end. Dealmaking is surging, and an era of looser regulations looms with a new administration about to take over the White House. The Dow gets hit with a sledgehammer — how worried should you be? Stocks are struggling. How concerned should you be? Wall Street reevaluates 'higher for longer' rates post Fed meeting: What to know this week Investors will contend with a host of challenges, from turmoil in Washington to a more hawkish stance from the Fed. What's the hidden motivation behind the $50 gift card you put under the tree? How we decide what to spend on our loved ones involves a host of factors. Here's what studies reveal about our gift-giving. Holiday superfans: What it’s like to be the baddest Christmas decorators on the block A growing community of super-decorators spend months each year plotting elaborate displays and computerized light shows. Their motivation? Pure holiday cheer. This week in Bidenomics: Early exit President Biden has a few more weeks in office, but it's Donald Trump who is moving markets. Tesla 2024: 3 things that defined its big year Tesla’s 2024 went out with a bang, thanks to CEO Elon Musk and one of his biggest gambles yet. Why a housing market 'thaw' never came in 2024 Wall Street analysts had hoped the housing market would show signs of life in 2024. Instead, it remained stagnant: Sales of previously owned homes are poised to set the record for the worst year since 1995 for the second year in a row. The Dow's losing streak showed its big weakness: Chart of the Week With its 0.04% gain Thursday, the Dow finally broke its 10-day losing streak, the worst since the 70s. But this week’s performance was yet another reminder of why the historically important index is now more historical than important. Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rebound on fresh inflation data to cap volatile week Stocks signaled another rough day of trading on Friday after the House of Representatives voted against a Trump-backed spending bill.
