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Billionaire Buffett says he caps his spending at McDonald’s on stock market’s down days
Stock market investors focus on banks as earnings season begins
These are the 10 best and 10 worst U.S. stocks of 2017
Dow misses 20,000 milestone by about a nickel
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records after solid jobs report
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records after solid jobs report

U.S. stocks notched new closing records Friday following a solid jobs report as the Dow industrials came within a fraction of breaching the 20,000 ...
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Morningstar’s John Rekenthaler: How to invest in the Trump era

The longtime fund-industry analyst weighs in on regulatory changes, fund fees, and why Spain’s General Franco makes him optimistic.
Can Janus make it in the ETF market?

Some of Janus Capital’s new ETFs take advantage of the firm’s active-management prowess. Others seem to be mere marketing ploys.
Heresy? These 7 actively managed funds are winners

Actively managed mutual funds are poised to make a comeback after years of being trounced by ETFs.
Uncertainty about Trump administration is what’s keeping CFOs up at night

Deloitte survey finds finance heads optimistic about their own business but full of uncertainty about what’s to come.

Simon Maierhofer

This popular composite stock-market indicator bombed in 2016

Should investors ignore or explore this mix of the Santa Claus rally, performance over the first five trading days of January and the January barom...
Ivan Martchev

2017 is the year gold drops below $1,000

Ivan Martchev is bearish on gold. He says the U.S. Dollar Index isn’t done rallying, the euro is not done falling and the Chinese aren't done deval...
Kirk Spano

4 stocks for oil’s final bull market

The combination of less megaproject investment and OPEC's low-cost production flexibility are about to lead us to higher-priced oil. These are the ...
Kevin Marder

Growth-stock speculators need to tap the brakes here

The past few sessions have done nothing to improve the fortunes of growth stocks. They remain under the gun, out of favor due to the prospect of hi...

Stocks to Watch

The Biggest Loser: Regeneron Sinks 5.8%

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) tumbled to the bottom of the S&P 500 today after a judge said the company could be forced to stop selling an anti-...
Tech Trader Daily

Skyworks CEO Griffin Sees Big Need for Wireless Bandwidth in the Car
Focus on Funds

PM Funds Roundup: Brokerages’ Transformation, Best Index Traits
Asia Stocks to Watch

How Are Indian IT Companies Affected By U.S. H1-B Visa Crackdown?

India's IT companies tumbled on Friday after two US Congressmen from California introduced a new bill to curb the use of H1-B work visas.The new bi...

Suggesting Trump’s economic plans can spark growth closer to 3% is ‘wishful thinking,’ Obama adviser says

The notion that President-elect Donald Trump can put in place policies to get growth closer to 3% than 2% is’wishful thinking,’ said Jason Furman, ...
Obama Farewell: Ticket hopefuls brave overflow crowd at McCormick Place in Chicago — and frigid weather outside

Complaints over chaos and long lines in part overshadowed enthusiasm over success at having secured tickets Saturday to President Obama’s farewell ...
George Soros: Democracy is in crisis around the world, and don’t count on Trump to rise to its defense

Global democracy is in crisis, warns billionaire investor George Soros, who says the situation won’t be alleviated by President-elect Donald Trump,...
What Obama thinks when he hears he’s less popular than Putin among Trump voters

Assange tells Hannity that Podesta’s password was, um, ‘password’

These 3 things need to happen to effectively crack down on fake news

Russian Hacking Report Exposes Political Threat

Chase will cut rewards in half for its insanely popular Sapphire Reserve card

Why you may want to get a cash-back card soon
These are the times of the day when you’re most likely to break your New Year diet

How to NOT break your diet with ice cream, candy or chocolate.
After a harrowing holiday season, struggling department stores reach a ‘tipping point’

Some consumers have grown tired of year-round promotional sales.
This is what Randall from ‘This Is Us’ does for a living

The scoop on the career of Randall Pearson, played by Sterling K. Brown, on NBC’s hit show ‘This Is Us,’ which returns Jan. 10.

mortgage
equity
savings
auto
credit cards

30 yr fixed Jumbo	4.43%
30 yr fixed	3.99%
15 yr fixed	3.16%
10 yr fixed	3.01%
30 yr fixed refi	4.02%
15 yr fixed refi	3.18%
5/1 ARM	3.32%
5/1 ARM refi	3.50%

National averages from Bankrate.com

$30K HELOC	4.55%
$50K HELOC	4.59%
$75K HELOC	4.60%
$100K HELOC	4.25%
$30K Home Equity Loan	4.56%
$50K Home Equity Loan	4.19%
$75K Home Equity Loan	4.18%
$100K Home Equity Loan	4.10%

National averages from Bankrate.com

5 yr CD	1.20%
2 yr CD	0.77%
1 yr CD	0.59%
MMA $10K+	0.25%
MMA $50K+	0.37%
MMA Savings	0.32%
MMA Savings Jumbo	0.36%

National averages from Bankrate.com

60 Mo Used Car	3.04%
48 Mo Used Car	3.07%
36 Mo Used Car	3.22%
72 Mo New Car	3.43%
60 Mo New Car	3.09%
48 Mo New Car	3.04%
60 Mo Auto Refi	2.86%
36 Mo Auto Refi	2.61%

National averages from Bankrate.com

	Avg. APR	Last Week	6 Months
Low Interest	12.16%	12.10%	11.98%
Business	13.37%	13.26%	13.12%
Student	13.67%	13.54%	13.42%
Balance Transfer	14.60%	14.53%	14.38%
Airline	15.35%	15.25%	15.08%
Reward	15.44%	15.36%	15.29%
Cash Back	15.51%	15.43%	15.32%
Instant Approval	18.00%	17.88%	18.04%
Bad Credit	22.98%	22.95%	22.56%

Source: CreditCards.com

Quentin Fottrell answers your questions about inheritance, tipping, weddings, re-gifting, or any tricky money issues relating to family and friends. Have a question? Send it to the Moneyologist.

Did this betrayed sister pursue her brother for stealing her $100,000 inheritance?

Moneyologist revisited: Six letter-writers over six days reveal whether they took this column’s advice.
My stepfather left $1 million to strangers and dead people

All of this man’s immediate family were left out of his trust.
My sister-in-law is unwilling or unable to settle her mother’s $500,000 estate

Procrastination is related to anxiety rather than laziness.
Does this woman still think her disabled sister should move out of the family home?

Moneyologist revisited: Six letter-writers over six days reveal whether they agreed with this column’s advice.

How to retire early: A 5-step plan

Retirement planning doesn’t have to be a complex process. Here are the key strategies learned by people who have retired early — 35 years early.
How to keep your parents’ assets from the taxman

Here are seven strategies that can save your parents money in their later years and limit the taxes owed by the estate after their death.
The robots are coming for your investments — why that might not be a bad thing

The brave new world of robo advisers and human advisers.
Backsliding yet? How to keep new year’s resolutions about money

If you can find a way to keep your money resolutions, you’ll not only improve your financial situation, you’ll be more optimistic about the future.

William Droms

Is the stock market overpriced?

A look back to the fourth quarter.
Spencer Williams

Changing jobs in 2017? Take your retirement savings with you

Roll in previous employer retirement accounts into your new plan.
Paul A. Merriman

Buffett, Bogle, Merriman: Losers, every one?

Each of us knows a lot about some things. But we're really ignorant about others.
Henry K. Hebeler

What to do if Social Security is going to be your major source of retirement income

If you are a person who has little to no retirement savings and are going to depend almost entirely on Social Security for your retirement, there a...

Obama Farewell: Ticket hopefuls brave overflow crowd at McCormick Place in Chicago — and frigid weather outside

Complaints over chaos and long lines in part overshadowed enthusiasm over success at having secured tickets Saturday to President Obama’s farewell address on Tuesday at Chicago’s enormous McCormick Place convention center.
Fed's Kaplan sounds note of doubt about gradual rate hikes

CHICAGO, (MarketWatch) - Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan said Friday sounded a bit uncertain over whether the U.S. central bank would be able to ra...
Fed’s Evans sticks with forecast of two interest-rate hikes this year

Chicago Fed President Charles Evans said he thought economic conditions would call for only two interest rate hikes this year, less than the three...
Gold ends lower after jobs report, but scores second straight weekly gain

Gold futures on Friday settle lower as the U.S. dollar and equities continue their rise in the wake of the monthly jobs report, but prices for the ...
Here is one area of New York City real estate that’s slowing down

Co-ops often cost less than condos at first, but usually have a higher monthly fee alongside the mortgage.

Los Angeles

The homes of Santa Monica’s Canyons and their historic ties to Hollywood legends

The bucolic Canyons neighborhoods in Los Angeles have been and still are home to an array of interesting and influential folk.
Dallas

Slump in Dallas luxury-home sales an early signal of turn to buyer’s market

I knew a turn in Dallas real estate was coming, but no seller wants to hear it.
San Diego

Del Mar home sales show how San Diego luxury market is cooling

The greater San Diego area remains a seller’s market, led by significant price growth and low inventories. Although prices keep going up, the numbe...
New York

New York’s Turtle Bay, a (relatively) affordable mix of homes, amenities

New York City's Turtle Bay is a quaint Midtown East enclave that is often referred to as one of the wealthiest yet affordable neighborhoods in Manh...