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LAUREN FRAYER, HOST:Gold is considered a safe investment during times of financial uncertainty and turmoil, which explains the historic run this precious metal has been having. Last week, it briefly topped $3,500 per ounce for the first time ever, and J.P. Morgan is forecasting that gold could get above $4,000 per ounce next year. So what does this mean for people who work in the gold business? Well, John Dineen is the manager of Sol’s Jewelry and Loan pawn shop in Omaha, Nebraska, and he joins us now. Welcome.JOHN DINEEN:...

By Hub staff report / Published April 28, 2025 As part of its commitment to sustaining critical research and training efforts at the university, Johns Hopkins is launching new support programs for members of its research community facing unexpected grant terminations, delays, or other interruptions. Federal funding disruptions threaten the sustainability of individual research portfolios, the completion of clinical trials, and support for trainees, research teams, and administrative staff. To date, more than 100 federal research grants have been canceled universitywide, and many others are experiencing delays in renewals, awards,...

Woodbridge, New Jersey USA - February 18, 2014: A pile of vintage baseball cards from the 1970s New ... More York Yankeesgetty In the evolving landscape of wealth management, family offices are increasingly looking to diversify their portfolios by making direct investments into alternative assets where before they were more likely to invest as a limited partner of a fund. For decades ultra-high-net-wortth individuals have been making direct purchases of art and collectibles. Now family offices are increasingly viewing those purchases as an alternative investment to be included in the...

You may not have heard of the "guardrails approach," but this investing tool for retirement planning is worth considering, especially in a volatile market. That's because one of the biggest challenges for many people in retirement is ensuring their retirement investments last for the rest of their lives, yet leave a bequest to heirs. It’s a tough knot to untangle.Part of the problem is that assets such as stocks and bonds are prone to be volatile. Some years offer solid double-digit returns and others are distinctly poor with tremendous losses....

Anton Alikov, CEO and Founder, Arctic Ventures. getty The world of high technology is no stranger to hype waves. From the dot-com boom to the emergence of cryptocurrencies, and even more recently, the rapid development of AI, investors are constantly looking for something new. Now, I see the world on the verge of a new era in robotics, with humanoid robots becoming an increasingly attractive theme for investments. Thanks to advances in AI, materials science, machine learning (ML) and robotics, humanoids are no longer the stuff of science fiction—they are...

Once you've opened your account, you can start investing right away -- though you may want to explore and familiarize yourself a bit first.1. Download the app and open an accountYou can find the app through your phone's app store. Once you've downloaded it, you'll have the opportunity to create an account. You'll need to provide some personal information, including your contact information and Social Security number.2. Link your bank accountThe app will prompt you to link a bank account to your new brokerage account so you can fund your...

As blockchain adoption accelerates, so do the risks, surveillance, data profiling, and transaction tracing are quietly becoming the norm. Most wallets focus on flashy UI, not foundational protection. was built for this exact moment: a privacy-first solution engineered to resist exposure at every level. From ZK-powered transaction obfuscation to tracker-free architecture and invisible IP behavior, Cold Wallet doesn't just reduce user footprint, it erases it. This isn’t hypothetical; it’s a response to real, growing threats. Privacy is quickly becoming the next major battleground in Web3, and Cold Wallet leads the charge...

Dividend stocks are some of the most popular investments in the UK, particularly among those looking for regular income or liquidity in their portfolio. However, dividend growth has been slowing recently.UK companies paid out £14 billion in dividends in the first quarter of 2025, a 4.6% drop compared to the same period a year ago. Reduced special dividends, often known as extra dividends, and cuts from three companies lowered the total. These included Vodafone, Burberry and Bellway Homes.Despite this, the latest figures from stock transfer company Computershare paint a more...

If the trade war is making you fear for your portfolio, you're not alone.Institutional investors are also on high alert. Bank of America's latest Fund Manager Survey shows that the biggest money managers are concerned about President Donald Trump's trade policy sparking a global recession.The survey, which collected insights from fund managers globally between April 4 and 10 — right as markets were going haywire because of tariff announcements — revealed that investor expectations for global growth hit 30-year lows in April, with 82% of fund managers expecting a weaker economy...

Personal Finance fadfebrian / Shutterstock.com Published: April 26, 2025 7:47 am Having long-term financial goals can help you sharpen your financial discipline, especially if success is tied to major benefits like significant lifestyle flexibility. A 39-year-old husband wants to retire in the next five years and currently has a $3.2 million net worth. He laid out his finances in the Chubby FIRE Reddit community to gauge if his goal is realistic. The couple currently generates $900,000 in annual income before taxes. They don’t have any kids but plan to have...