How to trade record S&P 500 before it reaches bull market limit
There is more than enough focus on Wall Street about what the Fed will do next, and Friday’s weak nonfarm payrolls report will add to expectations for a rate cut. But maybe there is not enough planning among investors about what they should do to preserve the hefty gains embedded in market portfolios since the […]
How to maximize the $40,000 limit for 2025
Milan Markovic | E+ | Getty Images President Donald Trump‘s “big beautiful bill” raised the limit on the federal deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT, and there are ways to maximize it for 2025, experts say. If you itemize tax breaks, you can claim the SALT deduction, which includes state and local […]
Jim Cramer explains how to pick out a solid retail growth stock
CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors on Thursday how to pick a solid retail stock for their portfolios, listing six factors to consider before making an investment. “I want to spend some time tonight on what it means to buy the stock of a great franchise into weakness, not some software as a service company or […]
Jim Cramer explains how to handle Tuesday’s market decline
CNBC’s Jim Cramer unpacked Tuesday’s market action, explaining why stocks fell and how investors can deal with losses. “Days like today are…dispiriting, they’re painful, and they usually aren’t alone,” he said. “You have to trust the companies you believe in. Trust the market. That’s the only way to make big money in stocks long term.” […]
How to prepare for a mortgage refinance, according to experts
Sdi Productions | E+ | Getty Images Mortgage rates have declined in recent months, and with the potential for a Federal Reserve rate cut this fall, it’s smart for homeowners with high interest rates to start preparing for the opportunity to refinance, experts say. Last week, mortgage rates slightly edged higher. According to the Mortgage […]
AI is changing the lucrative search business. Here’s how to pick the winners — and avoid the losers
Concerns over a potential plunge in web traffic due to artificial intelligence — and its impact on many businesses — may have been overblown. The proliferation of artificial intelligence tools in web navigation have raised concern that Google, as well as companies that rely on consumers reaching them through search results, could see their business […]
How to lower capital gains on home sales as Trump eyes ending the tax
Martin Barraud | Ojo Images | Getty Images As President Donald Trump weighs ending capital gains taxes on home sales to bolster the housing market, experts say it’s possible to lower your bill without legislative changes. When asked about the idea this week in the Oval Office, Trump told reporters, “we’re thinking about that.” Under […]
How beauty expenses affect your finances
Katie Gatti Tassin Courtesy: Katie Gatti Tassin There are many unique hurdles that women face when it comes to money, such as the wage gap and caregiving responsibilities. Yet, there’s another challenge in women’s financial lives that is less-discussed — beauty costs, which can be an “insidious force in women’s financial lives,” said Katie Gatti […]
What we make of Trump’s Vietnam trade deal — plus, how to think about Apple’s rally
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Market moves: The S & P 500 was nicely higher on Wednesday, with the broad market index on pace for another record close. The session follows […]
Here’s our guide on how to research stocks — and keep track of the ones you own
Here’s our Club Mailbag email [email protected] — so you send your questions directly to Jim Cramer and his team of analysts. We can’t offer personal investing advice. We will only consider more general questions about the investment process or stocks in the portfolio or related industries. When Jim Cramer says that investors need to do […]