Magazine
February 23, 2026
The Reign of the Dollar Is Coming to an End. What Investors Can Do About It.
Investment in foreign stocks and debt could be juiced by a falling dollar.
Trump Plans to Double Down on Tariffs After Court Defeat. What’s Ahead for Investors.
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the president’s signature trade policy will stoke further uncertainty and add to the government’s debt.
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Want to Win the Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Battle? ‘Walk Away Now.’
Both Netflix and Paramount Skydance are prepared to overpay for Warner Bros. Discovery and take on significant debt.
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Ulta Beauty Keeps Its Shine Even After a Strong Rally. More Upside Awaits.
Earnings growth means the stock is still cheap on a comparable basis.
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Does Your Retirement Plan Own a Piece of Your Favorite Football Team?
The NFL loosened ownership rules in 2024. Private-equity firms and institutions like pension funds are now trying to get a piece of the action.
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Now Is the Time to Buy Alternative Funds
There’s a strong case for hedging your bets with alts. The question is which kind to buy.
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What the Heck Is an Evergreen Fund?
These newfangled funds offer individual investors access to investments that were once primarily the domain of institutional investors.
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These Dividend Stocks and Funds Are Worth a Trip Abroad
Yields over 4% are plentiful in foreign markets. These stocks and funds look appealing.
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This Fintech Uses Blockchain to Streamline Lending. Its Stock Is Up 50% Since Its IPO.
Figure says blockchain technology will slash transaction costs and prove to be a cheaper way to show ownership of assets.
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Al Gore’s Investment Firm Buys Spotify Stock, Sells These 2 Semiconductor Companies
Generation Investment Management exited Analog Devices and Microchip Technology in the fourth quarter.
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World’s Largest Hedge Fund Buys Dell and UnitedHealth Stock, Sells AT&T
Bridgewater Associates, the asset management firm founded by Ray Dalio, also reshuffled its healthcare holdings.
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Here Are the Alternative Investments Money Pros Like Now
Investments that zig when stocks and bonds zag have exploded in popularity. Investment advisors share their favorites, as well as some to avoid.
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An AI Productivity Boost? That Isn’t a 2026 Story, This Economist Says.
Michael Reid, head of U.S. economic research at RBC, sees sticky inflation and modest job growth this year.
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India Scored a Successful Trade Deal With the U.S. Investors Aren’t Impressed.
India and the U.S. have an interim trade deal that paves the way for lower tariffs. But challenges remain.
3 minute read
Health Insurance After Divorce Has Gotten Pricier. These Moves Can Help.
Buying coverage through ACA marketplaces is now costlier. How to ease the sting.
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