This stock tied to U.S. housing could be in trouble. How to make money through options

Despite Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) optimistic name, investors may want to approach the stock with caution. The company, which manufactures plumbing fixtures, cabinets and security products through brands like Moen and Master Lock, faces a convergence of headwinds that may leave little upside. The housing market remains the elephant in the room. Fortune Brands derives […]
How to talk to your adult children about their inheritance

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images Older Americans really don’t like talking to their adult children about inheritances, a new study suggests. About two-thirds — 68% — of parents age 55 or older with at least $500,000 in investable assets haven’t told their grown children what they’ll inherit or if they’ll inherit anything at […]
A U.S-China trade truce means more localized tech. How to play it

As the U.S. and China settle into an uneasy one-year truce, the takeaway for investors is that each country will double-down on homegrown technology, analysts said. “Own quality exporters and R & D-rich tech stocks aligned with localization, and use scenario odds — not headlines — to assess risk,” Morgan Stanley strategists recommended in a […]
Jim Cramer talks how to spot stocks that are on sale amid broader sell-off

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Mad Money with Jim Cramer ‘Mad Money’ host Jim Cramer talks how to spot deals in the current market as the market sell-off continues. 11:13 Tue, Nov 18 20257:18 PM EST Jim Cramer Source link
How to use the tax-loss selling occurring now to pick up quality stocks on the cheap

It’s that time of year again: the annual tax-loss harvest. It’s happening across the brokerage firms right now, and it’s happening in size. Advisors are locking in losses to offset the big realized gains from earlier in the year, especially back in April when clients trimmed their winners and booked profits. We know from trading […]
How to keep premium tax credits

Andresr | E+ | Getty Images The so-called subsidy cliff for Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums is about to return in 2026. But there are steps households can take to avoid the cliff — and potentially save thousands of dollars on premiums next year, according to financial planners. The subsidy cliff refers to the […]
How to graduate college with little to no student loans

For the most part, college costs continue to rise, along with the amount students borrow to cover the tab. However, there is an exception. Overall, college tuition has jumped by 5.6% annually, on average, since 1983, significantly outpacing other household expenses, according to a study by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. But when broken down by institution […]
The healthcare sector is having its market moment. How to find the Best Stocks in the space

(This is The Best Stocks in the Market , brought to you by Josh Brown and Sean Russo of Ritholtz Wealth Management.) Josh — In a technology innovation cycle like the PC revolution, dotcom, wireless, dotcom 2.0, cloud computing, AI, etc, investing broadly across the category makes sense because as spending rises, the tide lifts […]
Make the most of health care expenses before end of year

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images As health-care costs continue to climb, you may want to make sure you’re not leaving valuable tax breaks or pre-tax dollars on the table this year. Rising premiums, steeper deductibles and higher out-of-pocket maximums have put more pressure on household budgets, making year-end planning important, experts say. Among […]
One fintech stock is on fire in 2025. How to bet on more gains using options

I was asked Wednesday about why certain stocks were in an options overwriting fund that, after starting out the year strong, has recently been underperforming. Although I am not one of its fund managers, I do have insight into the investment approach involved. At their core, most option overwriting strategies involve a long position in […]