Should I Convert 15% of My 401(k) Annually to a Roth IRA to Lower Taxes and RMDs?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-18 11:00
SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Converting retirement funds from a 401(k) into a Roth IRA offers the opportunity for tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement, while also avoiding Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules. However, Roth conversion requires paying a significant tax bill up front. Often, this initial tax bill can be partially mitigated by gradually converting the 401(k) over time to keep yourself in lower tax ...
Workday's Plan to Win the AI Agent Race
WSJ· 2025-09-18 11:00
The software giant announced a slew of new artificial-intelligence bots this week as it aims to win over business customers with the nascent technology. ...
Kansas, Hawaii Blues invest in Blue Shield of CA’s health tech sister company
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-18 10:59
This story was originally published on Healthcare Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Healthcare Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Stellarus, Blue Shield of California’s sister company launched to help nonprofit plans keep up with their well-capitalized, for-profit peers, has added two new Blues plans as partners. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and Hawaii Medical Service Association will deploy Stellarus’ technology platform, including a comprehensive data hub backing se ...
Is XRP Really a Millionaire-Maker?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-18 10:59
Key Points The all-time high for XRP is just $3.84. To mint new millionaires, XRP would need to increase in price by at least 100-fold, making it a $300 crypto. The likelihood of XRP creating new millionaires is much lower than many people assume, due to the lack of good catalysts. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › There's no denying that cryptocurrency XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has tremendous upside potential. In the period from November 2024 to January 2025, XRP soared by a remarkable 580%. Then, in ...
Roblox’s Platform Is Maturing Faster Than Wall Street Thinks (RBLX)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-18 10:59
JasonDoiy/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images I have been keeping an eye on Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) for a while now. The company is still perceived as a kid’s game, which I believe is too reductive. The reality seems to be much different, with the ...
DuPont revises 2025 net sales forecast to reflect Qnity spin-off
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-18 10:58
(Reuters) - Industrial materials maker DuPont on Thursday forecast 2025 net sales of about $6.87 billion, recasting its prior outlook to reflect the planned spin-off of its electronics unit and the divestiture of its Aramids business. The revised figure excludes results from Qnity Electronics, which will be separated on November 1, and the Aramids unit, which will be treated as discontinued operations beginning the third quarter. DuPont also lowered its third-quarter adjusted profit forecast to $1.06 per ...
Nokia: Healthy And Undervalued 5G Leader Ready To Shine After Rate Cuts (NYSE:NOK)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-18 10:57
As of 2025, I've got over 10 years of researching companies. In total, throughout my investing life, I estimate that I researched (in depth) well over 1000 companies, from commodities like oil, natural gas, gold and copper to tech like Google or Nokia and many emerging market stocks, which I believe could help me provide useful content for readers. After writing my own blog for about 3 years, I decided to switch to a value investing-focused YouTube channel, where I researched hundreds of different companies ...
Cisco: A Potential AI Inference Beneficiary (Upgrade) (NASDAQ:CSCO)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-18 10:57
During the first half of July, I downgraded Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO ) back to a sell rating from hold. While the company's AI infrastructure business was robust, guidance was weak, and so the valuationI'm a full-time investor with a strong focus on the tech sector. I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with Distinction, major in Finance. I'm also a proud lifetime member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society. My core values are: Excellence, Integrity, Transparency, & ...
‘New Round of Stimulus Checks’ — 7 Changes to 2026 Taxes You Need to Know
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-18 10:57
The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed earlier this year, rolled out a set of retroactive tax breaks that kicked in on Jan. 1. Economists following the rollout said the law’s seven key provisions could mean bigger tax refunds and smaller tax bills for millions of households. And this higher refund could feel a lot like getting another round of stimulus checks. Trending Now: 8 Ways Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Offer Tax Relief Check Out: 5 Types of Cars Retirees Should Stay Away From Buyi ...
Ivanhoe Mines secures $500m in private placement from QIA
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-18 10:55
Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has received a $500m (C$688.63m) investment from the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar. As part of the private placement, the company will issue 57,516,666 common shares to QIA, priced at C$12 per share. Ivanhoe Mines intends to use the funds to support its initiatives in the exploration, development and mining of critical minerals, alongside general corporate activities. The closing of the investment is contingent upon standard co ...