Words you wouldn't expect anyone to say in June 2026. Yet that's exactly what President Trump said after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation rising to 4.2%, the highest annual reading in three years. The comment immediately generated headlines, political backlash, and plenty of social media reaction. But beyond the politics, it raises an important question for investors: What exactly are we supposed to make of this inflation report? What do we actual

When investors talk about upcoming IPOs, there is often an assumption that getting in early is an advantage. History tells a more nuanced story. Some IPOs have created extraordinary long-term value. Others became cautionary tales. Google's IPO: A Reminder That Great Businesses Can Compound for Decades When Google went public in August 2004, the IPO was priced at $85 per share through an unconventional Dutch auction process. Many market observers questioned the valuation and t

Have you seen the news? There may just be a new retirement plan coming… and it’s being called, you guessed it, the “Trump IRA accounts.” At first, it sounds like something entirely new. But underneath, it’s familiar, actually; it’s an effort to expand access to saving, especially for those without a workplace or employer plan. A Familiar Structure, With a Small Shift This proposal builds on accounts like the Individual Retirement Account, supported by the Internal Revenue Ser