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Stock market today: Dow jumps 650 points to post record, S&P 500 climbs above 6,900 for first time The Dow and S&P 500 notched new records on Thursday as US stocks mostly rose

Veterans Day on November 11th honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. The federal holiday coincides with Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which marks World War I. These observances reflect the end of significant hostilities at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany took effect. Initially, the United States observed Armistice Day as well. However, it evolved into the current Veterans Day in 1954.

Before 2025 ends, taking proactive tax and financial steps can significantly reduce your tax burden and strengthen your long-term financial health. The most effective year-end strategies focus on retirement contributions, charitable giving, investment management, and optimizing income and deductions.

When it comes to securing your financial future, having a clear plan is not just helpful - it’s essential. Whether you’re an individual aiming to grow your savings, a small business owner managing cash flow, or someone preparing for retirement or education expenses, the right approach can make all the difference. I’ve learned that success in finance doesn’t come from luck but from smart, consistent actions.

Tech and trade tensions between the U.S. and China are in focus as the week starts, with conflicting signals for investors to process. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China's top negotiator, Vice Premier He Lifeng, held a second day of talks in Madrid. President Trump said the discussions had gone very well, and hinted at a deal over TikTok, the Chinese-owned app for which a U.S. ban looms, echoing earlier comments by Bessent. He said he would speak with the Chinese l

America is the Schelling point of global finance. We have the world’s reserve currency, the deepest and most liquid markets, and the strongest property rights. For these reasons, the United States is the premier destination for international capital. And the administration’s goal is to make it even more appealing for investors like you.

President Trump plans to ease tariffs on foreign auto parts used in U.S.-made vehicles. The news comes as Trump marks his first 100 days in office, ahead of a rally in Michigan scheduled for this evening. 

Taylor Miller Interviews Stephen Akin Founder of Akin Investments on Fox24 News Charleston

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome H. Powell At the Economic Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Federal Reserve of Chicago April 16, 2025 Economic Outlook Chair Jerome H. Powell At the Economic Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Thank you for the introduction. I am looking forward to our conversation, Professor Rajan. First, I will briefly discuss the outlook for the economy and monetary policy. At the Fed, we are always focused on the dual-mandate goals given to us by Con

“For too long, financial policy has served large financial institutions at the expense of smaller ones— no more.” Main Street America will now take priority Akin Investments, Charleston, South Carolina U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent laid out President Trump’s financial policy priorities for the American Bankers Association (ABA) on Wednesday, saying that Main Street America will now take priority. Bessent speaking at the ABA’s Washington Summit, said, “For too l

"I can tell you that this market decline started with the Chinese AI announcement of DeepSeek,"

Do you actively trade stocks? If so, it's important to know what it means to be a "pattern day trader".

Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:RTX) stock has reached an unprecedented peak, touching an all-time high of $135.76.

Rising Geo-Political Risk Lifts Gold well above $3,000 to New All Time High!

“a digital Fort Knox for the cryptocurrency,” The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve President Donald Trump late Thursday signed an exec order

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Natural Resource Equities provide access to companies involved in the production, extraction, or processing of commodities and natural resources. "Rare Earths” go well beyond the domains of technology and finance. They involve international trade and politics. Akin Investments, Solutions for a Complex World While the U.S. stock market has many advantages, such as low unemployment, a strong economy, and profit growth, its recent performance has been dominated by a small numbe

Akin Investments, LLC Annual Update to its firm brochure ADV Part 2 A & B Akin Investments, llc is a state regulated investment adviser.

Expert advice from Stephen H Akin, Akin Investments a Registered Investment Advisor. Posts and ideas as featured By: The Bond Buyer, Time Next Advisors, Fortune, Forbes and more... Fixed Income Stratgies for 2025 and Beyond Types of Fixed Income Investments Bonds trade over-the-counter in the bond market  and secondary market. The most common government securities are those issued by the U.S. government and are generally referred to as Treasury securities. Fixed-income secu

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