From Wall Street to Main Street: What the Government Shutdown Means for Investors

A shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass necessary legislation that would keep funding certain federal agencies. A shutdown does not stop everything. Mandatory government funding for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits will continue, although the agencies that oversee these programs could face furloughs, meaning workers will be forced to take a temporary unpaid leave of absence from their jobs. Once the government is reopened, Congress can pass legislation to give back pay to furloughed workers.

The Enigma of Mastercard: A Dostoevskian Investor’s Reflection

The shares, now 5% shy of their zenith, yet scaling fresh peaks in 2025, beckon Wall Street’s acolytes like moths to a flame. But why this fervor? Why this blind, almost devout, allegiance to a ticker symbol? The answer lies not in the sterile arithmetic of earnings reports, but in the darker, unspoken recesses of human ambition.

Amazon: The Unlikely Aristocrat of E-Commerce

Growth, it must be said, is a far more seductive philosophy. It promises not just profit, but a sense of momentum-a thrilling ride down a slope littered with IPOs and unicorns. And so, with the solemnity of a man choosing a suit for a funeral, I present what may be the ultimate growth stock to allocate $1,000 toward: Amazon.

1 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stock to Buy Right Now

Berkshire Hathaway stock has wildly outperformed the market over these past few decades, delivering a total gain of 5,502,284% in per-share market value vs. 39,054% for the S&P 500. Today, Berkshire Hathaway has joined the ranks of the $1 trillion market cap club, and investors everywhere follow Buffett\’s trades and guidance to become more successful investors.

Why AeroVironment Stock Is Skyrocketing This Week

Apparently, it was a combination of factors. First, there were *five* price target raises from analysts. I don’t know, five? Seems a little excessive. It’s like they’re just trying to one-up each other. “I’m raising the target, no, I’m raising the target more!” It’s like a pricing war at the dollar store. But, hey, fine, let’s move on.

The S&P 500’s Strangely Surprising Top Performers in September 2025

And so, as is often the case when a broad market index moves steadily upwards, there are always a few bold performers that steal the show. In September, we saw the usual suspects-companies that, with a little nudge here and there, manage to turn the world upside down. Enter stage left: Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD), AppLovin (APP), and Western Digital (WDC). Let’s take a quick wander through this odd little parade.

Tempus AI’s Stock Surge: A Close Look at the Numbers

The catalyst? A little good news from a recent acquisition: Ambry Genetics, the California-based genetic testing company Tempus picked up back in February. Ambry decided to drop a bombshell with its announcement this week: a major update to its cancer risk assessment platform, the CARE Program. This little tweak integrates breast density data into the Tyrer-Cuzick tool for more accurate breast cancer risk assessments. A move that could mean life or death, depending on which side of the betting table you’re sitting on.

Where Will Robinhood Stock Be in 3 Years?

The fintech superstar is a lot more than meme trades today. It serves a large and growing consumer base with an increasing array of services, and it has a lot more up its sleeve. But can it keep this up during the next three years? Let\’s see what might be happening at Robinhood in 2028.