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AI spending is booming, but U.S. economic growth hasn’t accelerated. The reasons? Imported hardware can offset GDP gains, and AI capex may be crowding out other investment as rates rise.

You may be able to invest in newly public companies through an initial public offering (IPO), though it may depend on your brokerage's terms and requirements. There are other ways to gain IPO exposure. Consider some risks first.

Despite a crowded risk calendar, breadth and historical outperformance set the U.S. stock market up for outsized returns after the midterm elections.

Interest rates can shape savings, investments and borrowing costs, impacting everything from mortgages to short-term loans and overall financial strategy. Learn more here.

Types of mutual funds vary widely. If you’re considering one, review objectives, underlying investments, performance and fees. Understanding the options helps you decide what’s right for you.

Money market funds and money market accounts are similarly named, but one is an investment account and one is a deposit account. Explore how they differ in terms of returns, risks and liquidity so you can decide which one best fits your financial plan.

Brokerage accounts allow you to buy investments like stocks and mutual funds. But can you have multiple brokerage accounts?

Learn when the Nasdaq was created, how it became a leading exchange for technology companies and how it continues to influence global markets.

Brokerage accounts aren’t FDIC insured, but SIPC may help protect you if your brokerage firm fails. Learn how your investments are safeguarded.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has expanded the way 529 plans can be utilized, transforming them from traditional college savings plans into more versatile financial planning tools that cover a wide range of educational expenses.

One of the biggest responsibilities of the Federal Reserve is setting monetary policy through the raising and lowering of interest rates. But how does it decide which direction to move? Keep reading.

Explore key strategies for managing cash in an evolving interest rate environment and how investors can optimize their portfolios.