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How Owning Wine Stock Can Uncork Unexpected Perks

1 day ago | investopedia.com | Isabel O'Brien

Shareholder perks offered by wine companies are on the rise, with a growing number of wine producers rewarding investors not only with potential financial returns but also with discounts on wine, access to exclusive tastings and events, and other nontraditional benefits. Knowing which wine companies offer these kinds of perks isn't exactly straightforward. The vast majority of wine producers are private companies, especially small-to medium-sized operations, meaning public disclosures are scarce.
U.S., China To Meet For Trade Talks Monday

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Diccon Hyatt

Key Takeaways Representatives from the U.S. and China will meet in London Monday, President Donald Trump said Friday in a social media post. The meeting could be another step toward defusing the trade war between the world's two biggest economies. Trump posted on Truth Social that top officials from the U.S., including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, will make the trip.
Tariffs Would Reduce The Federal Deficit, Budget Office Says

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Diccon Hyatt

Key Takeaways The Republicans' spending bill would blow a big beautiful hole in the federal deficit, but President Donald Trump's tariffs would patch it, according to the government's nonpartisan budget watchdog. President Donald Trump's economic agenda would reduce federal deficits over the next 10 years compared to doing nothing, the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday.
Trump Wants the Fed to Cut Interest Rates by a Full Point. That Normally Takes a Recession

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Diccon Hyatt

Key Takeaways President Donald Trump renewed his calls on the Federal Reserve to lower its benchmark interest rate Friday, and this time, he had a specific (and huge) ask in mind. In a series of social media posts Friday morning, Trump pointed to the economy's recent track record of solid job growth and cooling inflation, and taunted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not having lowered interest rates sooner.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Terry Lane

U.S. stock futures are pointing higher as investors monitor the feud between President Donald Trump and Tesla ( TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and ready for today's job report, which is expected to show job creation slowed in May; Broadcom ( AVGO) shares are dipping in premarket trading after its quarterly results were in line with analysts' expectations; and Lululemon ( LULU) shares are plummeting after the athleisure retailer trimmed its profit outlook and warned it may raise prices due to tariffs.
Top CD Rates Today, June 5, 2025

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Sabrina Karl

Key Takeaways Below you'll find featured rates available from our partners, followed by details from our ranking of the best CDs available nationwide. 4.65% for 6 Months or 4.50% Until March 2027 The best CD rate in the country now comes from Technology Credit Union, with a guaranteed 4.65% APY for 6 months. If you lock in today, you could enjoy that rate until early December. Or you can choose Newtek Bank's 9-month certificate, which will guarantee its 4.60% APY until next spring.
Layoffs This Year Reach Highest Levels Since Pandemic, According to One Measure

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Terry Lane

Key TakeawaysGovernment spending cuts and economic uncertainty are helping push employers to lay off workers at the fastest pace since the pandemic. U.S.-based employers have announced 696,309 job cuts so far this year, according to the monthly report from business and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. It's the highest level of job cuts since pandemic-driven layoffs left more than 1.4 million people out of work during the first five months of 2020.
The May Jobs Report Comes Out Friday-Here's What You Need to Know

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Taylor Tompkins

Key TakeawaysThe Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release its monthly jobs report on Friday morning, and investors will watch closely. The May employment report is the government's official measure of the labor market. If other measures from the private sector are any indication, Friday's report could be a harbinger of tariffs' effects on the broader economy. Here's what to know about the report ahead of its release.
That 7-Year Auto Loan Looks Tempting, But It Could Cost You Thousands More

3 days ago | investopedia.com | Jessica Gibson

Five-year auto loans have long been common, but seven-year loans are becoming increasingly popular, making up almost 20% of all new vehicle financing in early 2025. Consider this: The average cost of a new car was $48,699 in April 2025, compared to around $47,510 the month before. By extending the length of a loan, dealers can reduce monthly payments, making more costly vehicles more affordable for buyers.
Is Official US Economic Data Getting Less Reliable?

3 days ago | investopedia.com | Diccon Hyatt

Key Takeaways A key government agency has cut back on the amount of data it collects, raising concerns among experts about the accuracy of the information used to track inflation, unemployment, and other facets of the economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said this week it had cut back on the price surveys it uses to determine the Consumer Price Index (CPI).