Amy Arnott spends a significant portion of her time diving deep into the complexities of retirement and portfolio strategy as a co-host of Morningstars The Long View podcast. Because she regularly interviews experts and reads the latest literature on personal finance, she has developed a curated list of essential reading for those looking to navigate
For years, the gold standard of investing has been simple diversification. The strategy suggests holding a balanced mix of stocks and bonds and periodically rebalancing to ensure risk remains distributed. However, for many investors, following this prudent path recently has felt more like walking into a trap. While the S&P 500 has surged, bond portfolios
India is aggressively positioning itself to become a heavyweight in the global technological landscape, prepping a massive 25 billion dollar war chest to fuel its deep tech ecosystem. This strategic pivot comes as New Delhi seeks to reduce its precarious dependence on foreign frontier technologies, particularly as the United States and China continue to dominate
Peak XV Partners is doubling down on its commitment to early stage entrepreneurship by increasing the investment ceiling for its seed platform, Surge. The venture capital giant, which manages over ten billion dollars in assets, has raised its maximum check size per startup from three million to five million dollars. This strategic shift comes alongside
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the Indian conglomerate Essar Group plans to invest approximately 18 billion dollars into what is slated to be the largest steel plant in American history. Speaking from the White House alongside leadership from Essar and its US subsidiary, Mesabi Metallics, Trump hailed the massive project in Iowa as
Finland is positioning itself as a primary engine for the global artificial intelligence boom following a massive commitment from Google. The tech giant plans to pour at least 15.2 billion dollars into digital infrastructure across the Nordic nation over the next two years, representing one of the most significant foreign investments in Finland’s history. Speaking
Investors in Micron Technology have enjoyed an incredible ride lately, with shares surging 570 percent over the past year. This explosive growth was fueled by an insatiable appetite for memory and storage products, allowing the company to hike prices amidst a global shortage. For many bulls, the current valuation looks like a steal, predicated on
For many investors, the current financial landscape feels like a paradox. The daily headlines are filled with warnings about sticky inflation, stubborn interest rates, and the looming threat of another tech sector correction. Yet, despite this wall of worry, the stock market continues to defy gravity, frequently hitting new record highs throughout 2026. While traditional
It has been a banner year for the S&P 500, which has climbed to over two dozen record highs throughout 2026. Despite the persistent shadow of inflation, simmering geopolitical tensions, and dire warnings about the volatility of artificial intelligence, the market has remained remarkably resilient. However, financial historians know that no bull run lasts forever.
For millions of American workers, the road to retirement feels like a steady climb managed by autopilot. Most people contributing to a 401(k) never actually pick their stocks, instead relying on default target date funds that track the broader market. However, because these funds are weighted by market capitalization, they automatically buy more shares of