Warren Buffett recently sold approximately $1.48 billion worth of Bank of America shares, marking his first sale since 2019. Buffett's decision may reflect cash management for succession planning, concerns over rising corporate taxes, and potential dissatisfaction with Bank of America's recent performance amidst significant unrealized losses. What does this mean for investors?   Today's Stocks & Topics: HSY - Hershey Co., Market Wrap, CAVA - CAVA Group Inc., I-R-A Money, Warren Buffett Sells $1.48B in BoA: Why Now?, FLTR - VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF, AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., U.S. Econ ..read more

Major AI companies are facing a critical shortage of training data as websites restrict access and high-quality sources become scarce. This emerging crisis is impacting industry leaders like OpenAI and Google, who are exploring solutions such as million-dollar deals with publishers and the generation of synthetic data. The shortage of training data could significantly reshape the AI landscape by 2026, raising questions about the future of AI development and the ethical use of data.   Today's Stocks & Topics: UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Market Wrap, APTV - Aptiv PLC, ADRs vs ..read more

Major AI companies are facing a critical shortage of training data as websites restrict access and high-quality sources become scarce. This emerging crisis is impacting industry leaders like OpenAI and Google, who are exploring solutions such as million-dollar deals with publishers and the generation of synthetic data. The shortage of training data could significantly reshape the AI landscape by 2026, raising questions about the future of AI development and the ethical use of data.   Today's Stocks & Topics: UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Market Wrap, APTV - Aptiv PLC, ADRs vs ..read more

The IRS has issued new guidance on early distributions from retirement plans, providing clarity on exceptions to the 10% additional tax for unforeseeable or emergency personal or family expenses and for survivors of domestic abuse. Understanding the key points of this updated guidance is crucial to ensure it aligns with your retirement goals and minimizes potential penalties.   Today's Stocks & Topics: MCD - McDonald's Corp., UNH - UnitedHealth Group Inc., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Market Wrap, Retirement Plan Changes: What the IRS Update Means for You, AES - AES Corp., U ..read more

CrowdStrike shares tumbled 13% following a global cyber outage caused by a glitchy software update. The incident affected 8.5 million Windows devices worldwide, disrupting various industries and raising concerns about the company's reputation and future contracts. As CrowdStrike faces potential challenges, rival Sentinel One sees a surge in stock value, signaling a potential shift in the cybersecurity landscape.   Today's Stocks & Topics: SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, Investing Funds, CVE - Cenovus Energy Inc., Market Wrap, OVV - Ovintiv Inc., CrowdStrike Stock Plummets 13% Afte ..read more

In times of economic uncertainty, it's easy to fall into a scarcity mindset, where fear and worry about money can negatively impact your financial well-being. However, by shifting your mindset and adopting practical strategies, you can build financial resilience and weather any economic storm.   Today's Stocks & Topics: FAST - Fastenal Co., DPZ - Domino's Pizza Inc., Market Wrap, Traveling Investor, CRWD - CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. Cl A, Is a Scarcity Mindset Holding You Back Financially?, KBR - KBR Inc., Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oi ..read more

A major shift in the stock market is unfolding as small-cap stocks surge while the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants face a significant selloff. How will the recent market shakeup, triggered by cooler inflation data, affect your investment strategy?   Today's Stocks & Topics: ULS - UL Solutions Inc., Market Wrap, AGPPF - Anglo American Platinum Ltd., NOW - ServiceNow Inc., Market Rotation: Small-Caps Surge, Tech Giants Tumble, ACGL - Arch Capital Group Ltd., AIT - Applied Industrial Technologies Inc., GIS - General Mills Inc., Trailing Stop-Loss, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Remode ..read more

A new Goldman Sachs report questions the massive AI spending with little to show for it, suggesting the AI bubble may be deflating. Tech giants are backing away from AI investments, while companies struggle to find practical applications. Is this the beginning of the end for the AI hype, or just a temporary setback in the industry's evolution? ALSO in this podcast: CRGY - Crescent Energy Co. (NYS), VICI - VICI Properties Inc. (NYS), CCJ - Cameco Corp. (NYS), PPLT - abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (ETF), BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR (NYS), AAPL - Apple Inc. (NAS), ; plus Justin's ..read more

Diversifying your retirement savings across pre-tax, post-tax Roth, and taxable accounts can provide flexibility to manage your tax liability in retirement. Understanding the unique benefits and drawbacks of each account type is key to optimizing your adjusted gross income and navigating evolving tax laws. ALSO in this podcast: MOH - Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYS), BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co. (NYS), ULTA - Ulta Beauty Inc. (NAS), MU - Micron Technology Inc. (NAS), FSTA - Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (ETF), SBUX - Starbucks Corp. (NAS), SSNC - SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc ..read more

The Federal Reserve is considering a rule change that could save the biggest US banks billions in capital requirements by adjusting the Global Systemically Important Bank (GSIB) surcharge. ALSO in this podcast: MDT - Medtronic PLC (NYS), LW - Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYS), MEDP - Medpace Holdings Inc. (NAS), URI - United Rentals Inc. (NYS), RSG - Republic Services Inc. (NYS); PLUS-- Recognized Dividends, Transferring cash to a Roth IRA; and Justin's talking points: Trend of investing in 'precious metals' used in EV production and as part the AI play market--examples include lithium and plat ..read more