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Adam Shell

New Jersey, New York

Business Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance business writer/editor. Markets. Money. Personal Finance. Investing. Stocks. 401(k)s. IRAs. Mutual Funds. ETFs. Former market reporter at USA TODAY.

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  • 3 weeks ago | investors.com | Adam Shell

    May was a big moneymaker for the stock market as more constructive news on the tariff front gave bulls hope that the trade war may not play out as badly as feared. The S&P 500 snapped a three-month losing streak in May, rebounding 6.29%, including dividends, posting its best month since November 2023. The large-cap stock market benchmark ended the month up 1.06% on the year.

  • 3 weeks ago | investors.com | Adam Shell

    U.S. economic uncertainty is high due to the trade war and budget deficit worries. And there's an emerging investment theme on Wall Street and with the best mutual funds: Put more money to work globally. With that in mind, IBD caught up with Miguel Oleaga, co-manager of Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund I (THOIX), an IBD 2025 Best Mutual Funds award winner.

  • 3 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Adam Shell

    You can stress test your retirement plan, just as your doctor can challenge your heart function or a bank can run scenarios that might cause it to fail. A retirement plan is only as good as its ability to weather financial storms, such as shocks to the stock market. A good stress test will also forecast whether there’s a risk you could run out of money or you need to course correct to avoid money troubles in retirement. Financial stress tests, of course, aren’t new.

  • 1 month ago | investors.com | Adam Shell

    The ink isn't dry yet on President Donald Trump's tax bill, but the House proposal offers a template on potential tax-savings Americans can expect. Here's a rundown of key House tax proposals — the Senate weighs in next — and how it could impact your bottom line. This analysis focuses solely on how the proposed bill will impact individual taxpayers. Keep in mind, however, that economists say the tax cuts will add to the nation's swelling trade deficit.

  • 1 month ago | kiplinger.com | Adam Shell

    The quarterly corporate earnings reporting ritual, when profit "beats" and "misses" move stock prices, is akin to a Wall Street confessional in which chief executives and chief financial officers reveal to investors how much money they made – or lost. But deciphering earnings reports is tricky because companies report their numbers in a variety of ways. You'll see GAAP earnings – and non-GAAP earnings. Operating profits. Pro-forma earnings. Diluted earnings. EBITDA.

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Adam Shell
Adam Shell @adamshell
18 Dec 20

Thinking of buying a home with a view -- or a big backyard? Here's some advice on how to make your dream home not only a great place to live -- but a great investment, too. https://t.co/jcTzJlXqNC

Adam Shell
Adam Shell @adamshell
18 Dec 20

Staying on top of things at work (while working from home or via Zoom) can be challenging. Here are some actionable tips to stay relevant during the pandemic. https://t.co/Mfd3sEX2G7

Adam Shell
Adam Shell @adamshell
18 Dec 20

Want to boost savings in 2021? Or pay down pesky debts? Here are 21 tips to help you get started. https://t.co/2WMkZ0WwDP