James Royal

Washington, D.C.

Investing and Wealth Management Reporter at Bankrate

Author of The Zen of Thrift Conversions. Prospecting for special situations (#spinoffs, #thriftconversions) that create advantageous stock mispricing. Bankrate.

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Tesla’s sales get another black eye — but will a new Model Y solve things?

3 days ago | kktv.com | James Royal

In May, electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA) posted a huge sales decline in many European countries, continuing a string of monthly shortfalls since January that have drawn significant attention. But management hopes that a refreshed Model Y, the company’s top-selling vehicle, will help sales rebound. And while Tesla has seen a lot of negative press in Europe, it’s also feeling the pinch in China, as homegrown EV makers ramp up the pressure on CEO Elon Musk and company.
7 key quotes from investor Bill Ackman that could make you wealthier

3 days ago | kktv.com | James Royal

Bill Ackman is the billionaire investor behind the hedge fund Pershing Square Capital, and he’s one of the most notable investors of the last two decades. Ackman typically bets big, with huge positions in stocks that are often momentarily out of favor or at least those where value has yet to be realized. Ackman often goes to the media to promote his positions, whether that’s a long investment or one that he thinks is poised to fall, such as his much-derided bet against Herbalife.
Best growth ETFs: Top funds for growth stocks

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | James Royal

Growth stocks are routinely some of the market’s hottest stocks, and it’s not unusual to have the market’s top performers double or even triple inside of a year. But finding those outperformers takes a lot of time and analysis. What if you could find winners with much less work? That’s where growth exchange-traded funds (ETFs) come in, allowing you to buy a collection of potential high-growth winners in one swoop. Here are some of the top growth ETFs and what you need to look for when buying an ETF.
Tesla readies another huge payment to CEO Elon Musk: Why investors may like it

2 weeks ago | kptv.com | James Royal
Tesla readies another huge payment to CEO Elon Musk: Why investors may like it

2 weeks ago | azfamily.com | James Royal

Tesla (TSLA) is working to make a massive payment to CEO Elon Musk. The electric vehicle maker’s board of directors is evaluating how it could compensate Musk for his work since 2018 after a Delaware court in 2024 denied Musk the ability to cash in on a then-$56 billion options package. This development may be good news for investors, who have enjoyed strong gains on the stock while Musk has been at the helm, especially in the wake of rumors that the board wanted to replace him.
How Social Security benefits are calculated

2 weeks ago | kktv.com | James Royal

Social Security benefits have always been a crucial part of retirement planning, and Americans rely on their monthly benefit check as a key source of income during their retirement years. According to the National Academy of Social Insurance, Social Security is the sole source of income for roughly 20 percent of Americans aged 65 and older, while more than 80 percent of people in this age group receive Social Security benefit checks each month.
5 best investments that hedge against inflation, and others to avoid

1 month ago | wwnytv.com | James Royal

Investors remain worried about how inflation could impact their portfolios. While inflation has come down off its multi-decade highs, it remains elevated, despite the efforts of the Federal Reserve to rein it in. New tariffs from the Trump administration threaten to push prices higher for some goods yet again, so it might still be a good time to evaluate your portfolio and decide if adding some inflation hedges makes sense for you.
5 best investments that hedge against inflation, and others to avoid

1 month ago | wvlt.tv | James Royal

Investors remain worried about how inflation could impact their portfolios. While inflation has come down off its multi-decade highs, it remains elevated, despite the efforts of the Federal Reserve to rein it in. New tariffs from the Trump administration threaten to push prices higher for some goods yet again, so it might still be a good time to evaluate your portfolio and decide if adding some inflation hedges makes sense for you.
5 best investments that hedge against inflation, and others to avoid

1 month ago | miamiherald.com | James Royal |Red Beard Ventures

Investors remain worried about how inflation could impact their portfolios. While inflation has come down off its multi-decade highs, it remains elevated, despite the efforts of the Federal Reserve to rein it in. New tariffs from the Trump administration threaten to push prices higher for some goods yet again, so it might still be a good time to evaluate your portfolio and decide if adding some inflation hedges makes sense for you.
The 15 best wealth-creating stocks over the last decade

1 month ago | fox19.com | James Royal

Investors are always on the lookout for stocks that can create tremendous wealth, and the best stocks of the last decade have literally made trillions for investors. The last 10 years saw investors earn tons of wealth, profiting from emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, the rollout of massive data centers and semiconductors. Here are the top 15 wealth-creating stocks of the last 10 years and where financial advisors say you need to look to find the next decade’s winning stocks.