Financial Planning & Tax Updates - The IRS released new tax brackets and rates for the upcoming filing year [1] - Kerry Hannon breaks down the new bracket changes for taxpayers [1] Retirement & Healthcare - Bob Powell spoke with Marcia Mantell about choosing the right Medicare plan [1] Investment Tools & Resources - Mind Your Money host Allie Canal breaks down the latest tools to help build your portfolio for October 17, 2025 [1] Yahoo Finance Resources - Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, and advanced tools [1] - Yahoo Finance encourages users to download their app on Apple and Android [1] - Yahoo Finance promotes its social media presence on X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn [1]

Market Analysis - Wall Street analysts are closely monitoring AMD, Freeport McMoran, and Intuitive Machines [1] - Gold continues its record climb, investors should consider portfolio exposure [1] Consumer Spending - Consumer discretionary spending slowed in September, according to Bloomberg data on credit and debit cards [1] - Lower-income households are feeling the pressure of sticky inflation and softer wage gains, impacting spending [1] - There is a bifurcation between high-income and low-income consumers [1]

Imagine an AI that can buy, sell, and invest for you. This isn’t sci-fi, it’s already here. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Louis Amira, co-founder and CEO of Circuit & Chisel. Amira dives into the future of money with a platform that’s letting AI agents act like negotiating pros. If you’ve ever wondered how to put AI to work for your wallet, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you fi ...

The buy the dip trade is getting its biggest test yet. Markets are bouncing back after a steep sell-off sparked by renewed trade tensions with China, helped by a strong start to earnings season and steady comments from Fed chair Jerome Pal. Since the April tariff lows, retail traders have been quick to scoop up every single sell-off.It's really been the hallmark of this rally to record highs, but strategists warn investors may be pushing their luck. City says the real test is how much risk investors are wil ...

Market Trends & Financial System Concerns - Regional bank stocks experienced declines, particularly Zion Bank and Western Alliance Bank, due to fraud concerns related to loans for distressed commercial mortgages [2] - First Republic Bank's failure has impacted boutique investment banks and major lenders like Jefferies [3] - Market sentiment is unnerved by banking stress amidst record valuations driven by AI hype and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts [4] - Crypto market is experiencing a significant sell-off, potentially due to leveraged trades and long liquidations [23][24] Regional Bank Rebound & Performance - Zion Bank saw a rebound of approximately 35% after experiencing a 13% loss, following an upgrade from neutral to buy, but is still down 15% over the last 10 days and last month [5][6] - Western Alliance also rebounded by about 2% after a decline of around 11% [7] - Regional banks are mostly in the green, with the NASDAQ regional banking index (KBW, ticker KRX) opening roughly flat [7] US-China Trade & Market Indices - Market indices initially indicated a lower open but saw renewed hope following President Trump's comments on US-China trade tensions [9] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average is trying to hold onto momentum, while the Nasdaq is down approximately 0510% and the S&P 500 is down about 0210% [8] - The VIX index, a fear gauge, is up 47%, reaching levels seen in April, indicating market volatility [10] American Express & Banking Stress - American Express exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates, driven by strong demand for its revamped platinum card despite a $200 price increase [14] - American Express does not foresee any blowback from the banking stress, citing one-time losses at other banks and a delinquency rate of 13% across its global business [14][15] Salesforce Performance & AI Impact - Salesforce's stock is down 26% year-to-date, despite the AI boom benefiting other tech stocks [16][36] - KPMG's latest AI poll survey showed that the share of firms that are now adopting AI agents has tripled to something like 42% now amongst large companies and the average enterprise investment in AI is now 130 million [38] Starbucks & AI Integration - Starbucks is using AI in its "green dot" barista assistant to help store leaders navigate operations and provide support [45][46] - Starbucks is experimenting with AI in voice, vision, inventory, and supply chain management, but these applications are not yet at scale [46] - Starbucks is remodeling over a thousand restaurants this fiscal year to enhance the customer experience and create a "third place" environment [63]

Hello and welcome to morning brief market sunrise. I'm Raman Karamali live from Yahoo Finances studios in London. It's Friday 17th October.Coming up on the show is Jamie Diamond's fear of cockroaches turning into a reality. Regional banks continue to slide. Gold looks set for its best week since 2008.and I'll tell you why Tesla shares are down in the pre-market despite posting a rise in sales. So, grab your coffee and let's own the morning. Shares of regional banks and investment bank Jeff continue to slide ...

[Music] Hello and welcome to Asking for a Trend. I'm Josh Lipton and for the next half hour, we are breaking down the trends of today that'll move stocks tomorrow. There's a lot to keep track of, so we're focusing on what you need to know to get ahead of the curve here.Some of the trends we're going to be diving into. It was a rough ride on Wall Street today. Stocks taking a tumble as investors cautiously watch earnings, the trade war, and traders began buying up bonds and selling stocks.the end of the sess ...

Trade Tensions & Sticking Points - The US and China are in conflict due to China's reluctance to share its latest technology and its practice of artificially keeping prices low and dumping products abroad [1][2] - China claims it intends to change its economic modeling, but its past behavior suggests otherwise [2] Negotiation & Deal Prospects - There was no real progress towards a phase 2 deal, despite optimism in recent weeks [2] - A de-escalation is possible, especially leading up to APEC [3] Long-Term Outlook & Market Impact - The market may experience repeated cycles of conflict due to the inability to bridge the gap between the two sides and the lack of a clear strategy for decoupling or cooperation [3] - This ongoing conflict is causing constant suffering for the markets [3]

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Listen and subscribe to The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcast. What if your biggest mistakes could make you a millionaire? This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, serial entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author Kim Perell joins the show to answer the question: How do I turn my biggest mistakes into strategy? Perell, author of the book “Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire,” discusses overcoming business mistakes - big and small - ...