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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Tells Congress To 'KILL the BILL'

1 day ago | investopedia.com | Andrew Kessel

Tesla ( TSLA) CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday ramped up his criticism of President Trump's signature budget legislation.
More Americans-Especially Younger Ones-Turn Sour on Tipping

1 day ago | investopedia.com | Parija Kavilanz

Key TakeawaysTipping is leaving a number of Americans, especially GenZers, in an unhappy place. The practice can be a prickly topic, and it's getting under the skin of more consumers. As many as 41% of Americans recently surveyed feel that tipping culture has gotten out of control, up from 35% last year, according to a new report from Bankrate.
How a Criminal Record Can Cut Your Salary by at Least 30% Forever

1 day ago | investopedia.com | Adam Hayes

A criminal record is more than a blemish-it is often a long-term pay cut that can cast a shadow over someone's entire career. New research and decades of audit studies show that, on average, workers with a record earn about one-third less than their otherwise similar peers, face steeper unemployment spells, and are more likely to be crowded into lower-paying jobs.
Reddit Sues Anthropic, Alleging Unlawful Data Use

1 day ago | investopedia.com | Andrew Kessel

Key Takeaways Reddit ( RDDT) filed a lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic, accusing the Claude chatbot developer of unlawfully training its models on Reddit users' personal data without a license. Shares of Reddit surged close to 7% Wednesday following the complaint, and have climbed about 28% so far in 2025. The complaint, filed in California Wednesday, accuses Anthropic of scraping Reddit's servers more than 100,000 times despite claiming to have blocked its bots from doing so in July 2024.
Why Airlines Like High Credit Card Fees and What Their Elimination Could Mean For Your Free Travel

1 day ago | investopedia.com | Adam Hayes

Swipe-fee charges-the 1.5%-to-3% "interchange" that merchants pay every time you swipe a rewards card-may feel invisible to travelers, yet they power a major profit engine in commercial aviation.
4 Major Questions Are Lingering About Tariff-Related Inflation

1 day ago | investopedia.com | Polo Rocha

Key TakeawaysIt's tough to forecast the economy these days, but one thing is sure: prices on some goods are going up. Tariffs haven't yet pushed up official measures of inflation, but economists say that's certain to change soon as Walmart, Macy's, and smaller businesses raise prices on imported goods. Even so, airfares, hotels, and gasoline prices are dropping, and there are signs that rents are peaking after years of hikes.
Why Apple Stock Is No Longer a 'Buy' for Needham Analysts

1 day ago | investopedia.com | Andrew Kessel

Key Takeaways Apple ( AAPL), one of the famed Magnificent Seven stocks, is no longer a "buy," according to analysts at Needham. The iPhone maker's valuation is too pricey compared with its Big Tech peers and doesn't appear primed for a strong device upgrade cycle, Needham wrote to clients Wednesday. Analyst Laura Martin downgraded Apple to "hold" from "buy" and withdrew its price target of $225.
Palantir Stock Pulls Back After Hitting Fresh All-Time High

1 day ago | investopedia.com | Nisha Gopalan

KEY TAKEAWAYS Palantir Technologies ( PLTR) shares are falling in intraday trading Wednesday, as investors booked profits after the AI-powered analytics software provider's stock hit fresh record highs. Palantir shares are down about 3% after closing Tuesday at a record high of $133.17, buoyed by investor optimism about the company's expanding business with the federal government.
Best Investment Property Loans

1 day ago | investopedia.com | Lars Peterson

Compare the Best Investment Property Loans Why Trust Us Investopedia collected and analyzed nearly 600 key data points from 10 leading mortgage lenders to evaluate the most important factors for readers selecting a mortgage to finance the purchase of an investment property. We used this data to review each lender based on loan costs, underwriting patterns, customer experience, and more.
These Are JPMorgan's 'Top Picks' for the Internet Sector

1 day ago | investopedia.com | Andrew Kessel

Key TakeawaysJPMorgan analysts raised their price targets on a number of internet stocks, signaling to clients that concerns over the Trump administration's tariff policies have at least partially subsided. Big Tech titans Amazon ( AMZN) and Meta ( META) each earned a higher price objective, along with smaller names like Spotify ( SPOT), eBay ( EBAY), Duolingo ( DUOL), Etsy ( ETSY), and Booking ( BKNG).