Real Estate Investment Insights - Investing in luxury properties may not be the most effective way to build wealth, as ongoing maintenance costs can range from 1% to 4% of a property's value annually, potentially costing millions for high-value homes [3][4] - The lottery winner Edwin Castro's experience illustrates the financial burden of luxury home ownership, as he faced significant expenses after his $4 million home was destroyed in a fire, leading to an additional $10 million investment in rebuilding [3][4] Alternative Investment Opportunities - Commercial real estate has historically provided stability and has outperformed the S&P 500 over a 25-year period, suggesting it may be a more prudent investment for those with substantial cash [6] - Multifamily rentals are highlighted as a viable option for accredited investors, especially given the robust debt markets anticipated in 2026 [6] - Lightstone DIRECT offers a platform for accredited investors to access institutional-quality multifamily opportunities with a minimum investment of $100,000, eliminating intermediaries and reducing fees [8][9] Precious Metals and Alternative Assets - Gold and silver are recommended as protective assets against inflation, with gold prices having risen significantly, including a 65% increase in 2025 and over 20% in January 2026 [15] - A gold IRA can provide tax advantages while allowing investments in physical precious metals, with Goldco offering services for a minimum purchase of $10,000 [16] - Fine art is presented as another alternative investment, with a substantial global market value and positive long-term returns, accessible through platforms like Masterworks that facilitate fractional investing [20][21]

Every day, one in four Americans falls victim to mail theft — even though the United States Postal Service has been promising a crackdown. Many are repeat victims, like Denver resident Karen Hagans, who told CBS Colorado that her mail disappears almost daily (1). “If you didn’t go get your mail the minute it was delivered, you couldn’t trust that it was there,” she said. Hagans' mail is delivered to a cluster mailbox, easily accessed with a master key — or copy of one. That's one of the challenges the ...

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Underlying U.S. inflation increased more than expected in December, and signs are pointing to a further acceleration in January, which would strengthen ‌expectations that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates before June. The personal ‌consumption expenditures price index, excluding the volatile food and energy components, rose 0.4% after an unrevised 0.2% gain ​in November, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said on Friday. Economists polled by ...

Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. is an early-stage microreactor technology company focused on advancing next-generation nuclear power solutions. With a lean team and a portfolio of proprietary reactor designs, the company seeks to address emerging demand for portable and decentralized nuclear energy. Its integrated approach, spanning reactor development and nuclear fuel fabrication, positions it to serve a broad range of institutional and industrial customers in the evolving nuclear sector.What market conditions ex ...

Rio Tinto's solid numbers mask a bigger question about what comes next Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Deutsche Bank analyst Liam Fitzpatrick came away from Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) full-year results with his 'hold' rating intact and a target price of 6,200p, leaving the stock looking stretched at its current price of 7,108p. The numbers themselves were broadly in line with expectations. Full-year EBITDA of $25.4 billion nudged fractionally ahead of the $25.2 billion co ...

Feb 20 (Reuters) - The London Stock Exchange's new Private Securities Market is set to host its first deal in the coming weeks, ‌its CEO said on Friday, in what will be the first ‌transaction to take place under the UK financial regulator's new PISCES framework. The first transaction will involve ​the creation of an exchange-enabled investment structure, or a TPEIC, by TPE that will hold shares in Oxford Science Enterprises, an Oxford University-linked investment firm. The TPEIC, or Tradable Private Eq ...

Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) and D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) are two stocks that rewarded investors with incredible returns, but even after their recent retreat from their October highs, I think they have a lot further to fall. Even now, with Rigetti shares trading at $16 and D-Wave at $20, their valuations are disconnected from reality and any business fundamentals, and that could soon be a serious problem for investors. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they belie ...

Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. US equities experienced solid returns in 2025, with double-digit gains across all major indices. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In 2025, the Conestoga Micro Cap Composite met its purpose of preserving capital during negative market returns and capturing upside during strong market returns. Micro Caps faced significant volatility in 2025. During the course of events, Conestoga Micro Cap Co ...

TD Securities resumed coverage of Allied Properties (APYRF) with a Hold rating and a price target of C$10, down from C$14.50, following Allied’s $560M equity raise announced with “well below forecast” Q4 results. The firm views the introduced action plan as “largely achievable,” but says Allied remains a “show me” story as management works to regain investor confidence. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stocks recom ...

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