In Warren Buffett annual letter to shareholders, Berkshire Hathaway reported a $29 billion profit in the fourth quarter.
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What Morgan Stanley’s $13 billion deal to buy E*Trade means for investors
Morgan Stanley says it will acquire discount broker E*Trade in an all-stock deal valued at about $13 billion.
What a Franklin Resources-Legg Mason marriage means for investors
The combination of Legg Mason and Franklin Resources creates a financial company with a combined $1.5 trillion in assets under management.
Dairy Farmers of America agrees to buy ‘substantial’ part of Dean Foods for $425 million
Dairy Farmers of America agreed to buy a “substantial” part of Dean Foods, the largest U.S. milk producer, for $425 million.
Is the stock market open on Presidents Day?
U.S. financial markets will be closed Monday in observance of Washington’s birthday.
Trump administration considers tax incentive for more Americans to buy stocks, report says
The Trump administration is considering ways to motivate American households to invest in the stock market, according to a CNBC report.
Taxes 2020: Here’s a new IRS tax form for seniors that may make filing easier on the eyes
There’s a new federal income tax form that could make filing easier for seniors this year.
Getting married? Here are 5 tax breaks that can make it easier to cope with wedding costs
Tying the knot can be stressful, especially if you’re worried about your wedding budget. But there’s good news: some costs could be tax deductible.
A tale of two markets: Why are stocks and bonds diverging as coronavirus spreads?
Stocks are at records, the job market is booming and coronavirus worries have subsided. But the bond market is flashing warning signs for the economy.
Retirement plans: 401(k) and IRA millionaires at Fidelity hits a record in the fourth quarter
The number of investors with at least $1 million in their 401(k) accounts hit a record 233,000 in the fourth quarter, according to Fidelity.