Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses the ins and outs of selecting a recordkeeper for an employer's 401k (or 403(b) or 457(b)) plan with World Investment Advisors' Robert Scherzer. ...

Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 network incubated by Coinbase, has seen its total value locked (TVL) fall by $1.4 billion in the past few weeks. The decline comes as public debate over the chain’s strategy and product direction intensifies. Base TVL Slides as Builders, Critics, & Coinbase Leadership Clash Over the Chain’s Direction Base TVL has dropped from about $5.3 billion in January to roughly $3.9 billion as of this writing. Base TVL. Source: DefiLlama The drop matters because TVL remains one of the mo ...

Vulcan Materials Company (VMC), headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, produces and supplies construction aggregates. Valued at $43.7 billion by market cap, the company’s principal product lines are aggregates, asphalt mix, concrete, and cement. Shares of the largest producer of construction aggregates have underperformed the broader market over the past year. VMC has gained 11.7% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 11.9%. In 2026, however, VMC stock is up 6%, su ...

Core Insights - Jamie, facing imminent job loss, is concerned about her financial stability after following a strict money management plan and having significant debts [1][2][3] - The urgency of her situation is highlighted by the limited time frame of her severance package, which is estimated to last about three months [2][4] - The co-hosts emphasize the need for immediate action to secure income, suggesting that Jamie should apply for any available jobs, including temporary positions, while also considering long-term career opportunities [4][5] Financial Situation - Jamie has a total debt of $240,000, comprising $98,000 in mortgage and $142,000 in student loans [1] - She has approximately $25,000 saved in her 401(k) [1] - The severance package she will receive is around $16,000 before taxes, which is expected to cover her expenses for about three months [2] Emotional and Psychological Factors - Jamie experiences social anxiety, which she believes limits her job prospects, adding to her stress about the job loss [3][4] - The co-hosts acknowledge the emotional challenges associated with job loss, advising against inaction and encouraging proactive steps to mitigate panic [5]

Seeing Machines 'harvest season has arrived' says broker Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock After Seeing Machines Ltd said first-half revenue is expected to fall 7.5% year on year, broker Stifel said the decline in non-recurring engineering income “doesn't make good headlines” but signals that the “harvest season has arrived”. Stifel reiterated its 10.5p target price and said investors should “make the most of the current weakness”. The fall in revenue is due to services work easing and Af ...

Valued at a market cap of $16.5 billion, CDW Corporation (CDW) is a leading North American IT solutions provider that helps organizations design, procure, implement, and manage technology infrastructure. Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, the company serves enterprise, small-business, and public-sector customers (government, education, healthcare) across the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Shares of the tech company have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. CDW stock has slumped 33.9% o ...

Sometimes saving money, especially when you err on the side of being cheap, can cost you. What’s the point of squirreling away every acorn if you can never enjoy the fruits of your labor? Yes, it makes sense when times are tough for retirees to tighten their belts, but sometimes the fear of running out of money leads to overly stingy spending habits that can unintentionally make life harder, more expensive or at the very least less enjoyable in the long run. While being careful with your budget is smart, ...

With a market cap of $58.1 billion, Vistra Corp. (VST) is a leading U.S. integrated retail electricity and power-generation company that produces, markets, and sells electricity and related energy services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Vistra operates one of the country’s largest competitive generation fleets alongside a major retail energy business serving multiple deregulated power markets. Shares of the electricity retailer have underperformed th ...

Acton, Massachusetts-based Insulet Corporation (PODD) develops, manufactures, and sells insulin delivery systems for people with insulin-dependent diabetes in the United States and internationally. Valued at a market capitalization of $17.1 billion, the company offers the Omnipod platform, comprising the Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system and the Omnipod DASH insulin management system. The company's shares have underperformed the broader market over the past year and in 2026. PODD stock has decl ...

So, guiding clients through social listening and activist engagement, and brand neutrality. How do you stand for things without necessarily putting yourself in the line of fire? Like, that’s a thing. There’s the global AI governance race. There’s competing rules about how to shape AI’s futures. It was so fascinating, to me, to watch Google, of all companies, a company that has never really lacked for resources, go into the bond market, and raise more than $30 billion worth of 100-year debt. That’s a whole n ...