Brad Smith

New York

Anchor and Reporter at Yahoo Finance

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Articles

Discord CEO discusses IPO rumors, Nitro subscriber growth, and 'device agnostic' future of gaming

1 month ago | finance.yahoo.com | Brad Smith

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Investors and gamers are awaiting any announcement from Discord amid speculation that the video game chat company may be seeking an initial public offering (IPO). Discord CEO Jason Citron acknowledged that going public could be a future possibility but maintained that the team is focused on building the product and company.
Experts share top tips to maximize your return

1 month ago | finance.yahoo.com | Brad Smith

Just one month remains in the 2025 tax filing season before the April 15 deadline. As of March 7, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has received fewer returns than in the same period in 2024, but the average refund is 5.7% higher, according to IRS data. Despite larger checks going out, tax season can be especially stressful. One survey from Intuit Credit Karma and Qualtrics found that nearly a third of workers want to cry just thinking about filing their taxes.
PGA Tour looking to 'reunify the game' with $1.5 billion LIV Golf deal, commissioner says

1 month ago | finance.yahoo.com | Brad Smith

ORLANDO — Sunny skies are forecast for the weekend at the PGA Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament as an unfinished deal between competing golf leagues hangs in the air. During a media blitz at the tournament, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan confirmed that deal talks are ongoing between the longstanding Professional Golfers' Association and the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf — and that the price tag remains around $1.5 billion.
Career advice from 10 Black American power brokers

1 month ago | finance.yahoo.com | Brad Smith

As America arrives at another Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) flashpoint, leading Black power brokers in Corporate America offered their perspective and leadership advice to Yahoo Finance. Their lessons for accumulating wealth, building businesses, growing careers, and making sound investment decisions were originally shared on Wealth (11AM-12PM ET weekdays) and/or over email (formatted for clarity in some cases) throughout February.
Avoid 'person-to-person contact' with IRS this tax season

2 months ago | finance.yahoo.com | Brad Smith

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) faces a significant workforce reduction, with over 6,000 employees reportedly set to be laid off. As the 2025 tax filing season progresses, taxpayers are concerned about how these changes might affect their refunds. Tom O'Saben, director of tax content at the National Association of Tax Professionals, joins Wealth host Brad Smith to break down the details.
Retiree looking to downsize? Here are some things to consider.

2 months ago | finance.yahoo.com | Brad Smith

When considering retirement-era housing, it's important to approach the decision on an individual basis. For those nearing retirement or already retired, selling a long-held home could lead to significant financial gain. But, it’s not always necessary to purchase a new property. Coldwell Banker residential brokerage realtor Kathy Casey joins Wealth host Brad Smith to explain that a co-op or low-maintenance living option might be more practical and cost-effective.
How Jensen Huang’s wealth has soared

2 months ago | finance.yahoo.com | Brad Smith

In This Article: Nvidia (NVDA), founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang and two others, is the second-largest company globally, valued at $3.4 trillion. Since its IPO (Initial Public Offering) in 1999, shares have surged over 300,000%, especially in recent years. Huang, the 13th richest person with a net worth of $119 billion according to Bloomberg. He holds 3.4% of Nvidia's shares. His wealth grew by $5 billion in 2025, primarily from his Nvidia stake.
Create a 'do-not-spend list'

2 months ago | finance.yahoo.com | Brad Smith

Bank of America head of product for consumer, business, and wealth management banking and lending Mary Hines Droesch joins Wealth to share effective budgeting strategies. Droesch advises individuals to "set specific goals" and "be intentional about how you spend." She advocates creating a "do-not-spend list," explaining these are "small things that really add up to big savings." In today's consumer culture, she emphasizes the importance of establishing safeguards against impulsive spending.
New home builds drop as builders take 'wait-and-see' approach

2 months ago | finance.yahoo.com | Brad Smith

"There's some uncertainty that builders are experiencing right now, and we see that reflected in the data with that pullback in starts," Hale says, adding, "There are a couple of good things happening in that data," including "completions ticked higher," which "will near-term boost supply, which will be good for buyers but will make it a little bit more challenging [as] builders will have to compete with each other to get rid of and to sell that inventory." "Looking at the permit data, which...
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth dips $7B on Meta's drop

2 months ago | finance.yahoo.com | Brad Smith

Meta Platforms (META) shares extend losses after breaking a record-setting 20-day winning streak. The stock's decline translates to a $7.1 billion hit to Meta co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's net worth. Zuckerberg is among the world's richest people, second only to Tesla (TSLA) CEO and US President Donald Trump's right-hand man, Elon Musk. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan.