These charts show how leverage-happy investors are transforming the stock market

A rush of retail investors and quant funds has caused a shift toward more borrowed money and more short-term trading.
Tim Cook wasn’t a ‘product guy’ — so he re-engineered Apple instead

Dismissed as “not a product guy,” the outgoing CEO proved that supply-chain mastery could take Apple to new heights.
Why would someone lock up money by rolling it into a 401(k)?

When done right, rollovers can be a great tool.
‘I feel shoehorned’: My father funded my $800,000 Roth IRA. Does that give him the right to say how I invest it?

“His argument is essentially that, since my parents provided the money for the Roth, they have a say in how I invest it.”
Am I too old for Roth conversions? I’m 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.

“We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year.”
Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues
The tire maker has an ongoing turnaround plan as the company tries to restructure its business, refinance and pay down years of debt.
I’m managing a pathological liar who never does her work. How do I deal with her?

“I want to send the message that she’d better keep my name out of her mouth.”
Microsoft’s stock seals its longest winning streak of the year as AI software fears fade

Microsoft’s software offers capabilities that will be critical for AI, one analyst notes.
Does a 2% beneficiary inherit 100% if the 98% beneficiary dies in a car accident? Asking for a friend.

“I’m curious what would happen if the account owner were to die suddenly at the same time as the 98% beneficiary.”
Nvidia’s revenue forecast is so huge that Wall Street wonders if SpaceX is the reason

SpaceX plans to spend tons of money on chips and recently announced it will only buy Nvidia’s. But other high-profile companies need more processing power as well.



