Investors face these three costly scenarios from the Israel-Iran conflict. Here’s what to do now.

These investments are now your best defense — especially if the conflict continues.
WNBA, Scripps renew media rights deal

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up court during the first half of a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky on August 30, 2024 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Melissa Tamez | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images The WNBA and E.W. Scripps announced on Friday a new, multi-year media rights […]
Consumer sentiment improves for first time in six months

American consumers continue to show concern about the state of the economy.
Airlines divert, cancel flights after Israel attacks Iran

Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Flight map of the Middle East after Israel airstrikes on Iran at 12:25 UTC on June 13th, 2025. FlightRadar24 Airlines around the world canceled flights to Israel and were skirting a large swath of airspace in the Middle East on Friday after Israel’s overnight missile strike on Iran. Iran later […]
Why family offices are struggling to recruit and retain staff

Key Points About two-thirds of the private investment firms of the ultra-wealthy report challenges hiring and retaining key staff, according to a new survey. There is a shrinking pool of talent, and many employees don’t see long-term career potentials at family offices. Here’s what family offices can do to compete in the talent war. A […]
‘I’m 68 and my 401(k) has dwindled to $82,000’: My husband committed financial infidelity and has $50,000 in credit-card debt. What now?

“I have $3,000 in gold and Social Security income for me and my spouse makes $46,180 a year.”
Retail executives expect Trump to drop tariffs

A container truck and shipping containers are shown at the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro California, U.S., May 13, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters Even retail executives are bullish on the “TACO trade.” Following weeks of shifting trade policy, early deals and winding court challenges, some retail executives are starting to feel more […]
Oil prices surge 10%, U.S. stock futures fall as Israel strikes Iran

Oil futures shot higher and U.S. stock-market futures sank Thursday evening on reports that Israel was attacking sites in Iran.
Baby items get pricier, congressional report says

Baby car seat carriers for sale at a Walmart store in Secaucus, New Jersey, US, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The cost of some baby gear has risen in recent weeks due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, according to a new congressional report. The cost of five common […]
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