Inflation and portfolio earnings hold the keys to the market in the week ahead

Tech was back this week as Advanced Micro Devices unveiled its newest artificial intelligence chip and Alphabet released its latest AI model . Friday’s rally pushed the S & P 500 to a new 2023 high as the broad market index, the Dow and the Nasdaq all extended their weekly winning streaks to six straight. … Read more

Focus on the Federal Reserve’s meeting

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through next week’s notable Wall Street action, telling them to pay attention to the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting that kicks off Wednesday. Cramer said Wall Street “dodged a bullet” today when the government released November’s nonfarm payroll report, which showed a lower unemployment rate than expected and strong … Read more

Charlie Munger’s wisdom and irreverence: Investors mourn a legend

Charlie Munger at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Los Angeles California. May 1, 2021. Gerard Miller As Charlie Munger’s admirers around the globe mourn the loss of one of the most influential investors ever, a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation has spread — for his unparalleled business acumen as well as his uniquely sharp tongue. … Read more