The 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits is shaping up to be one of the lowest in recent years, potentially posing significant challenges for retirees living on fixed incomes.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ADBE - Adobe Inc., Market Wrap, The Wash-Sale Rule, Social Security COLA 2025: Retirees Face Challenges, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Jobs Market, ITT - ITT Inc., Bonds, Mid and Small Caps, The Deficit.

The European Union has announced a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, with hikes of up to 38%. This move will have far-reaching implications for the entire EV market in Europe, as automakers from various regions adjust their strategies to adapt to the new trade landscape. While Tesla's China-produced vehicles will be directly impacted by these higher import duties, the consequences extend beyond a single company. Automakers from China, the US, Europe, and other parts of the world will need to reevaluate their pricing, production, and supply chain strategies to remain competitive in the European market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Market Wrap, AESI - Atlas Energy Solutions Inc., EU Slaps Steep Tariffs on Chinese EVs: How It Impacts Tesla, NXST - Nexstar Media Group Inc. Cl A, Bonds and Treasuries, Borrowing Costs, GEV - GE Vernova Inc., Stock Losses and the Wash-Sale Rule, ARCC - Ares Capital Corp., Forecast X.

Nvidia's stock has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, surging to unprecedented heights before experiencing a sudden and sharp pullback, and then rebounding on Tuesday. This dramatic turn of events has left investors and analysts alike wondering: what led to Nvidia's meteoric rise, what factors are behind its recent stumble, and what lies in its future?

Today's Stocks & Topics: CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Market Wrap, AFRM - Affirm Holdings Inc. Cl A, Nvidia's Stock Surges, Then Stumbles: What's Next for Investors?, DTM - DT Midstream Inc., CBYYX - Pioneer CAT Bond Fund Y, DOCS - Doximity Inc., Cash, NUE - Nucor Corp., Convertible Bonds: Peloton.

The single-family build-to-rent market has seen a remarkable surge in recent years, with the share of new homes built specifically for rental purposes growing from just 5% in 2021 to a staggering 10% in 2023. This explosive growth is driven by a combination of factors, including changing demographics, shifting lifestyle preferences, and the impact of the pandemic. What does this mean for the future of real estate?

Today's Stocks & Topics: AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Market Wrap, Why Single-Family Build-to-Rent Homes Are Booming in the U.S., Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, CHRD - Chord Energy Corp., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Charting, Airlines Industry.

There is currently no way for economists, regulators and analysts to know how rapidly buy now, pay later loan debt is growing, which could lead to unforeseen economic consequences.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AESI - Atlas Energy Solutions Inc., Market Wrap, KPP Newsletter, SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., How and Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later Debt' Could Become a Problem for the U.S. Economy, INFY - Infosys Ltd. ADR, Credit Card Debt, Higher Mortgage Rates, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Ser, Oil and Gasoline, ADMA - ADMA Biologics Inc., CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., Fully Paid Lending, The U.S. Stock Market.

Struggling with your retirement income strategy?

Many retirees find themselves caught in the "retirement consumption puzzle" - unsure how to effectively use their savings to support their lifestyle.

Today's Stocks & Topics: VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, Market Wrap, GRPM - Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF, DOX - Amdocs Ltd., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, The Psychology of Retirement Income: From Saving to Spending, HIMS - Hims & Hers Health Inc., Housing Market, TAYD - Taylor Devices Inc., Issued Shares, PCRFY - Panasonic Holdings Corp. ADR, A-I Stocks, EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, DOJ vs. Adobe.

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Energy Sector, Bonds vs. Money Market, Stock Valuation, Index-Linked Variable Annuities, Union Business Cycle, Conversion Roth 401k to Roth I-R-A, 401k Rollover, Preferred Stocks, Electric Vehicles and TSLA, Trustable Financial Websites, Investment Criteria, Tax-Loss, Lower Cost Basis, Ordinary vs. Qualified Dividends, Iron Butterfly Options, Investing in Treasury Bonds, Enerplus and Chord Energy.

Challenges in the bond market could set the table for stronger future returns.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Market Wrap, HWKN - Hawkins Inc., EWW - iShares MSCI Mexico ETF, FTNT - Fortinet Inc., It’s Been a Terrible Time for Bonds, But Should You Own Them Now?, PRIM - Primoris Services Corp., Hedge Funds Trading, FAST - Fastenal Co., VEGI - iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF, Portfolio Composition and Cyclical Companies, LEA - Lear Corp., Chinas’ Property Market.