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Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite, and AI company says it is filing for a long-awaited initial public of offering this year. If you don’t want to wait, here are a number of funds that have snared pre-IPO positions. But buyer beware: volatiliy ahead.

Mounting short interest in the United States Oil Fund suggest that traders are hedging their bets as prices top $100 a barrel. At the very least, that could mean continued volatility.

National Association of Realtors data show first-time home buyers returning to the market. But supply is still tight, and war-induced inflation could drive up mortgage rates.

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is trouncing the S&P 500 this year, reflecting investors’ renewed interest in “hard hat” sectors after years of obsession with Silicon Valley.

As consumers tire of grain-and-salad meals in a bowl, fast-casual chain Sweetgreen is rolling out salad in wrap. We sent our hungry staffers out to test the prototypes. Conclusion: not bad.

Chinese companies like Unitree are pushing out robots that resemble and act like humans. Progress has been swift, fueled by AI, but manufacturing costs are high.

Rising costs and Trump pressure on higher education boosted endowment spending. Fortunately, returns on stocks provided a cushion.

A new report from J.P. Morgan Private Bank reveals that family offices around the world are mostly sticking to large-cap equities and alternative assets. Still, some 65% describe AI investments as a future priority.

Chicago investment analyst Jack Nicholson got 13 out of 16 questions correct in our annual quiz. One reason: He likes gold.

A new survey of 1,0000 millionaires suggests that a third are motivated to leave the U.S. a year into President Donald Trump’s second term.

President Trump’s proposed 10% cap on interest rates would force issuers to be more selective with their reward programs. That would hit users with lower credit scores.

A pack of large private start-ups hungry for capital look ready to try a newly revived initial-public-offering market. SpaceX could be the largest, but AI companies could dominate the year.

Less than an ounce of silver can buy a barrel of oil, the first time that has happened since the Hunt brothers tried to corner silver in 1980. That’s not normal.

As the year nears its end, London’s benchmark index is outpacing the S&P 500--and without the high-octane fuel of artificial intelligence. Can it do it again?

The streaming pioneer has opened three Netflix House, which offer “experiences” built around some of the company’s most popular series. You better be a fan.

Tesla shareholders have already approved an investment by the electric-vehicle maker in Elon Musk’s xAI. Could SpaceX be next?

After years of rising house prices, two new forecasts predict that home inflation will slow next year. Of course, its real estate, so location still matters.

The media and entertainment conglomerate has been adding to its cruise fleet, giving investors a positive focal point in a business beset by competition, rising expenses, and inflation.

With shoppers looking for deals, the big retailers are rolling out Thanksgiving meals for the lowest price. It’s a tricky balancing act between margins and market share.

Data from the National Association of Realtors reveal a struggling housing market. Sales are down, prices up, and down payments are rising. That means younger buyers have to wait.

The casino operator saw its shares fall 15% after its quarterly earnings, mostly attributable to weak Las Vegas revenue. After the pandemic, and with the gambling industry changing, putting most of its chips on Vegas might not have been such a good idea.

Six of the world’s best AI chatbots received $10,000 to trade cryptocurrencies.The contest isn’t over yet, but most of them saw their portfolios take a beating. Why that shouldn’t be a surprise.

The country’s new “Active Investor Plus” visa offers high-end investors several paths to permanent residency and runs against the tide of countries tightening their visa requirements.

Too many questionable start-ups went public during the pandemic, when the sector was hot. Now, after over four years of pain, the weak have failed, rates are falling, and M&A looks to be on the upswing.

Over a third of parents in an Amerprise survey say they’re concerned that supporting their children into adulthood will impair their retirements.