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Choosing the Right Charleston Financial Guidance for Your Future
When it comes to managing your money, making smart decisions is crucial. Whether you're planning for retirement, saving for your child's education, or running a small business, having the right financial guidance can make all the difference. But how do you choose the right financial advisor in Charleston? It’s a question I’ve asked myself many times, and I’m here to share what I’ve learned along the way. Finding a trusted partner who understands your unique goals and challeng

Stephen H Akin
Jan 214 min read


Wall Street is Getting Closer to 24/7 Trading Sessions
Santa wants round-the-clock trading, according to an SEC filing on Monday. The tech-heavy exchange is pushing to add another trading session for U.S. stocks stretching from 9 P.M. to 4 A.M. ET.
It would bring total trading to 23 hours a day, five days a week. There would be a one-hour daily break between 8 P.M. and 9 P.M.

Stephen H Akin
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Stock market today: Dow jumps 650 points to post record, S&P 500 climbs above 6,900 for first time
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

Stephen H Akin
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Veterans Day
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.

Stephen H Akin
Nov 8, 20252 min read


Clever Year-End Financial Moves
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.

Stephen H Akin
Oct 18, 20254 min read


Building Successful Planning Approaches
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.

Stephen H Akin
Oct 13, 20254 min read


Treasury–Beijing Talks Raise Questions for Investors
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

Stephen H Akin
Sep 15, 20251 min read


A Flourishing Future
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.

Stephen H Akin
May 5, 20255 min read


Auto Renaissance
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.

Stephen H Akin
Apr 29, 20254 min read


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

Stephen H Akin
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Powell's Economic Outlook
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

Stephen H Akin
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Y'all Street, Charleston
“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

Stephen H Akin
Apr 10, 20259 min read


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

Stephen H Akin
Apr 6, 20252 min read


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

Stephen H Akin
Mar 31, 20256 min read


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

Stephen H Akin
Mar 26, 20252 min read


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

Stephen H Akin
Mar 18, 20253 min read


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

Stephen H Akin
Mar 6, 20252 min read


Stock Market Screener
Live price quotes, charts, news, economic calander and much more. Connect to Akin Investment live real time market screener feeds...

Stephen H Akin
Mar 6, 20255 min read


Investing in Natural Resources and Rare Earth Minerals
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

Stephen H Akin
Mar 4, 20254 min read


2025 ADV Annual Update
Akin Investments, LLC Annual Update to its firm brochure ADV Part 2 A & B Akin Investments, llc is a state regulated investment adviser.

Stephen H Akin
Feb 23, 20252 min read
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