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How to make the most of your tax refund

You know what time of the year it is – it’s tax time. Did you know that more than 70 percent of Americans actually get a tax refund? So it’s only right that we talk about what it really is and what to do with it. Ross Mac of Macenomics joins Yahoo Finance to break down your tax refund. Tax refund is actually your money (00:00:13) A tax refund isn’t just a magical bonus that the government was feeling generous about giving you. It was actually your money in the first place. You were just paying the government too much in taxes the prior year. Yes, you were giving the […]

Tesla lays off more than 10% of global workforce, stock drops

Tesla (TSLA) is set to lay off more than 10% of its global workforce, according to a report from Electrek citing an internal email from CEO Elon Musk. Musk writes the layoffs will set Tesla up to “be lean, innovative and hungry for the next growth phase cycle.” Yahoo Finance Reporter Pras Subramanian joins the Morning Brief to discuss the details of the announcement and Tesla’s Q1 report. #youtube #tesla #stockmarket About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com […]

Buying a car? How to decide between an EV and a hybrid

As climate-conscious shoppers enter auto dealerships, they are faced with a choice: EV or hybrid. Yahoo Finance reporter Pras Subramanian joins Wealth! to discuss what consumers should consider when deciding which vehicle to purchase. #youtube #ev #hybrid About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo Finance on social: X: http://twitter.com/YahooFinance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahoofinance/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofinance?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahoofinance/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yahoo-finance

Investments to consider in a higher-for-longer rate environment

Benchmark interest rates may be slow to come down, meaning mortgages and loans are going to cost more. But there are stocks that investors may want to take advantage of while they’re still cheap. GLOBALT Investments Senior Portfolio Manager Keith Buchanan joins Wealth! to discuss buying opportunities in a higher-for-longer environment. As rate cut outlooks continue to shift, Buchanan claims the last mile for inflation will be “stickier” and “more difficult.” Buchanan currently favors low-duration assets, as high-duration assets have more volatility when interest rates move. The portfolio manager also recommends value assets on the equity and fixed-income sides. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date […]

China asks telecom companies to phase out foreign-made chips: Report

In a blow to Intel (INTC) and AMD (AMD), China has asked its largest telecom carriers to phase out foreign chips from their networks by 2027, according to a Wall Street Journal report. With shares of Intel and AMD sinking on the news, Yahoo Finance reporter Akiko Fujita joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the latest Chinese effort to remove America from its technology. Despite US export controls aimed at Huawei’s semiconductor capacities, the Chinese technology company is still able to produce chips for Chinese telecom carriers. China constitutes a large share of Intel and AMD’s revenue, though only some of the demand comes from telecommunications and data centers. #news #youtube […]

Google announces its new Arm-based ‘Axion’ chip

Google (GOOG, GOOGL) has announced the development of a new custom-built server chip based on Arm Holdings (ARM) technology. The CPU dubbed “Axion” is a chip that the tech giant has designed in-house. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo Finance on social: X: http://twitter.com/YahooFinance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahoofinance/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofinance?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahoofinance/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yahoo-finance #google #alphabet #yahoofinance

How to navigate inheritance conversations

According to an Edward Jones report, 48% of Americans plan to leave an inheritance, but over a third intend to refrain from discussing what they’re leaving behind. Edward Jones Head of Wealth Management Advice and Solutions Lena Haas joins Yahoo Finance Wealth! to discuss the stigma surrounding the Great Wealth Transfer. Haas notes that around $85 trillion will be passed down between now and 2045. She acknowledges that wealth conversations are “an inherently emotional topic” due to negative associations, such as the potential impact on family relationships and the topic of death. Haas emphasizes that it is “critical” to change the narrative surrounding these conversations. When planning for wealth transfer, […]

How to think about investing during an election year

RBC Wealth Management vice president and financial advisor Nora Yousif joins Wealth! to break down the top tips for investors to boost their portfolios during the political volatility of an election year. Yousif explains that election years follow a consistent pattern and are often positive for the market, despite turbulence: “Always keep a long-term approach when it comes to the market…We have a lot of change going on: we’ve got the election, wars, interest rate changes. But know that even with wars, from the humanitarian aspect of things, of course, that has a devastating effect from that standpoint. When it comes to the markets, again, it’s a short-term effect. So […]

Spiked cocoa prices: Master chocolatier explains the cause #shorts

Cocoa prices (CC=F) are being deeply affected by climate change and the complexities cultivators face. Master chocolatier and Jacques Torres Chocolate Founder and CEO Jacques Torres joined Yahoo Finance Live to discuss what chocolatiers are considering on April 1, 2024. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo Finance on social: X: http://twitter.com/YahooFinance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahoofinance/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofinance?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahoofinance/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yahoo-finance #yahoofinance #finance #news […]

Fiscally responsible sports betting is possible: Here’s how #shorts

Sports betting for the 2024 March Madness, the NCAA college basketball tournament, is expected to reach $2.72 billion, according to the American Gaming Association. That is double the amount of Super Bowl bets this year. Maconomic CEO Ross Mac joined Yahoo Finance on April 4, 2024, to discuss how to bet responsibly. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo Finance on social: X: […]