‘Buffett really was not a great stock picker’: Financial researcher Larry Swedroe on how investors can emulate the billionaire…

Larry Swedroe, who is considered one of the market's most esteemed researchers, thinks Warren Buffett's investment style doesn't work well anymore.He cites the number of professional Wall Street firms and hedge funds now participating in the market."Warren Buffett was generally considered the greatest stock picker of all time. And, what we have learned in the academic research is Warren Buffett really was not a great stock picker at all," Swedroe told CNBC's "ETF Edge" this week. "What Warren Buffett's 'secret sauce' was,…

On Satish Kaushik’s Birth Anniversary, A Tribute From Best Friend Anupam Kher. It’s OK To Cry

<!-- -->Satish Kaushik shared this image. (courtesy: satishkaushik2178)Mumbai (Maharashtra): On the occasion of the 68th birth anniversary of veteran actor Satish Kaushik, Anupam Kher wrote an emotional note on Instagram remembering his best friend. "Happy Birthday my dearest #Satish! May God give you all the happiness where ever you. For me you are always around. In pics, in food, in conversations, when I am on my own, when I am with people. Your memory is infectious! An update about #TanviTheGreat- we are on our…

Surging inflation fears sent markets tumbling and Fed officials scrambling

A sign advertising units for rent is displayed outside of a Manhattan building on April 11, 2024 in New York City.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesThe early data is in for the path of inflation during the first three months of 2024, and the news so far is, well, not good.Pick your poison. Whether it's prices at the register or wholesale input costs, while inflation is off the blistering pace of 2022, it doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. Future expectations also have been drifting higher.Investors, consumers and…

Even Women Doctors Find Their Symptoms Aren’t Taken Seriously

In early 2014, Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD, was not feeling well. She tired more easily than usual, had frequent headaches, and was sometimes dizzy and nauseous. A hospital-based neurologist, Ruhoy made appointments with several of her colleagues. “Everyone kept telling me that I was working too hard, that I was too stressed out, that I should take some time off,” she recalls.At…

Italy launched a new digital nomad visa—find out if you qualify and where to apply

If you're a digital nomad or a remote worker looking for your next home away from home, consider Italy. The country's new digital nomad visa went into effect his month, according to Euronews.Italy's government defines digital nomads as a citizen of non-EU states who carry out "a highly qualified work activity with the use of technological tools capable of allowing them to work remotely," Euronews states.The worker should either be self-employed, in collaboration with, or as an employee of a company.The visa is good for…

Trump Media shares drop below $30, company sheds more than half of market cap since trading debut

Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesThe price of Trump Media shares fell below $30 in early trading Friday morning, more than $40 lower than what its shares first sold for when the social media company began public trading on March 26.DJT shares declined by more than 8% within the first hour of trading Friday.The latest price fall for the ticker continued a slide that included a 5.4% drop on Thursday, and a more than 8.5% decline on Wednesday.Shares of Trump Media, which owns the Truth Social app, have dropped by more…

Beyoncé bounce: Western boot sales jump more than 20% week over week since ‘Cowboy Carter’ launch

Beyoncé leaves the Luar fashion show at 154 Scott in Brooklyn during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 13, 2024.James Devaney | GC Images | Getty ImagesWestern boots have a new protector in Beyoncé.The country fashion staple's sales surged more than 20% in the week after the music superstar released her "Cowboy Carter" album, according to consumer behavior firm Circana. That can spell good news for companies making the iconic shoe, as well as other items that fit the same Wild West aesthetic."Cowboy Carter," which came out…

What to expect from bank earnings as high interest rates pressure smaller players

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 7, 2024.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersThe benefits of scale will never be more obvious than when banks begin reporting quarterly results on Friday.Ever since the chaos of last year's regional banking crisis that consumed three institutions, larger banks have mostly fared better than smaller ones. That trend is set to continue, especially as expectations for the magnitude of Federal Reserve interest rates cuts have fallen sharply…

6 Tips to Snag a 6% Mortgage Rate in a 7% Market

Mortgage rates continue to surge, pushing back above 7% after months of volatility. Homebuyers taking out a home loan with a 7% interest rate are budgeting hundreds more than expected to cover their average monthly mortgage payment. For the past two years, prospective homebuyers have been pushed to the sidelines due to higher interest rates. A February survey by Realtor.com noted that 40% of potential homebuyers said they’d be more willing to take on a mortgage if rates were to drop below 6%. Yet most…

Triptii Dimri, Kartik Aaryan Lead Celeb Roll Call At Amar Singh Chamkila Screening

<!-- -->Triptii Dimri, Kartik Aaryan at Chamkila screeningNew Delhi: A day ahead of the digital release of Amar Singh Chamkila, its makers held a special screening in Mumbai, which was attended by many celebs from the film fraternity. The film's lead pair Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, who play Punjabi folk singers Chamkila and Amarjot were also present at the screening and were seen posing with their director Imtiaz Ali. Diljit and Parineeti looked lovey as they were seen twinning in black outfits. Take a…