The trading frenzy sparked by users of Reddit and other internet platforms is making it tempting for new investors to hit "buy" on GameStop, AMC, or other volatile stocks. Personal-finance editor Bourree Lam discusses important market facts to know and budgeting points to consider before you do. J.R. Whalen hosts.
Jul 25
What’s News in Markets: AI’s Price Tag, Elon Musk’s Reality Check, a Fast Track to Trump Posts
How much AI spending is too much? And why are some Tesla and SpaceX investors losing patience with Elon Musk? Plus, why are Wall Street firms paying up to $100,000 for a fast track to Trump posts? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that dr ... Show More
5m 7s
Jul 18
What’s News in Markets: IBM’s Warning, Apple’s Comeback, Wall Street Cashes In
an a 115-year old company reinvent itself for the AI era? And what does Apple’s rally say about the AI trade? Plus, why are Wall Street traders having their best year ever? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for th ... Show More
5m 3s
Jul 11
What’s News in Markets: Middle East Strikes Send Oil Higher, South Korean Chip Stocks Fall, SpaceX Stumbles
How are markets responding to renewed tensions in the Middle East? And why did Samsung’s blockbuster earnings send shares lower? Plus, why didn’t SpaceX get the Nasdaq-100 boost investors were hoping for? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news ... Show More
4m 31s
Jun 2023
Financially Inclined: What you need to know before investing in the stock market
Hey Smarties! We get a lot of questions about the stock market, and today we’re sharing an episode from “Financially Inclined,” Marketplace’s new podcast for teens, that might answer some of them. Host Yanely Espinal gets into how the stock market works, the difference between st ... Show More
20m 55s