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We paid my daughter and son-in-law’s mortgage when it reached $76K. Here’s why we chose that magic figure.
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We paid my daughter and son-in-law’s mortgage when it reached $76K. Here’s why we chose that magic figure.

Market Expert  Jan 9, 2026

“My husband, daughter, son-in-law and I all went to the bank.”

‘I’m at a crossroads’: I have $35K left on my mortgage at 3% interest. Do I dip into my $700K IRA to pay it off?
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‘I’m at a crossroads’: I have $35K left on my mortgage at 3% interest. Do I dip into my $700K IRA to pay it off?

Market Expert  Jan 9, 2026

“Over the last year, my two retirement accounts averaged a 15% gain.”

My friend, who had no children or wife, died suddenly. His sister is contesting his will. Will she succeed?
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My friend, who had no children or wife, died suddenly. His sister is contesting his will. Will she succeed?

Market Expert  Jan 9, 2026

“He did not intend to leave anything to his sister, his only living relative.”

Choppy quarter to come but stocks will take off afterwards, says this strategist
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Choppy quarter to come but stocks will take off afterwards, says this strategist

Market Expert  Jan 9, 2026

Darius Dale thinks there are at least two more rate cuts to come from the Fed but he’s worried about bonds owing to the government’s unsustainable deficit.

The tech investment bubble is going to end — and what comes next may be surprising, this strategist says
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The tech investment bubble is going to end — and what comes next may be surprising, this strategist says

Market Expert  Jan 9, 2026

History suggests AI investment will falter in 2026, says BCA Counterpoint strategist. But the investment implications are notable.

Rio Tinto may buy Glencore to form mining leader with copper prices near record
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Rio Tinto may buy Glencore to form mining leader with copper prices near record

Market Expert  Jan 9, 2026

Rio Tinto may buy Glencore to create the biggest mining company, both companies said on Friday, in a deal that comes as metals prices have soared.

Trump wants purchase of $200 billion in mortgage bonds. What that means for mortgage rates.
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Trump wants purchase of $200 billion in mortgage bonds. What that means for mortgage rates.

Market Expert  Jan 9, 2026

Freddie and Fannie have been growing their mortgage bond holdings in recent months, but the 30-year fixed mortgage is still above 6%.

GM becomes the latest carmaker to write down billions in pivot away from EVs
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GM becomes the latest carmaker to write down billions in pivot away from EVs

Market Expert  Jan 9, 2026

General Motors warns of yet another EV-related writedown, less than a month after rival Ford Motor announced its own multibillion-dollar charges related to fading demand for EVs.

Longform links: just-take-it culture
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Longform links: just-take-it culture

Market Expert  Jan 9, 2026

Thursdays are all about longform links on Abnormal Returns. Wherever possible, free links for premium sites are used. You can check out...

Thursday links: cognitive surpluses
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Thursday links: cognitive surpluses

Market Expert  Jan 9, 2026

MarketsIt's not unusual that the stock market experiences a double digit loss and then ends the year with a double digit gain. (awealthofcommonsense.com)A look at all the all-time highs that are happening. (allstarcharts.com)Stock market participation is broadening out. (chartkidmatt.com)Mid-cap stocks are breaking out. (trendlabs.com)GoogleGoogle's ($GOOGL) market cap recently topped Apple's ($AAPL). (cnbc.com)Can Google ($GOOGL) really create an AI-powered e-mail inbox? (spyglass.org)Google's new Waymo van should be less expensive to build. (sherwood.news)FinanceWells Fargo ($WFC) trails its rivals when it comes to investment banking revenue. (ft.com)JP Morgan Chase ($JPM) is taking over the Apple credit card business. (cnbc.com)Private equity always wins. The IRS has largely abandoned audits of private partnerships. (nytimes.com)ETFs2026 could see the first trillion-dollar AUM ETF. (etf.com)The Gabelli Opportunities in Live and Sports ETF ($GOLS) has launched. (sportico.com)Journali

Goldman Sachs’ Apple Card saga is finally coming to an end
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Goldman Sachs’ Apple Card saga is finally coming to an end

Market Expert  Jan 8, 2026

JPMorgan will take over the card program, which had been a major headache for Goldman.

These stocks are in play as Trump and China feud over Greenland
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These stocks are in play as Trump and China feud over Greenland

Market Expert  Jan 8, 2026

Greenland possesses 39 of the 50 minerals the United States has classified as critical to national security.

AI investment won’t pay off unless employees can do the work it demands
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AI investment won’t pay off unless employees can do the work it demands

Market Expert  Jan 8, 2026

The U.S. urgently needs an education and workforce effort that can handle the significant changes stemming from AI.

Why a weaker construction market has become a problem for Constellation Brands’ beer business
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Why a weaker construction market has become a problem for Constellation Brands’ beer business

Market Expert  Jan 8, 2026

Corona maker Constellation Brands said that economic stress among its large segment of Hispanic consumers and a weaker construction market continued to weigh on beer demand.

Why Trump banning institutional investors like Blackstone from buying homes won’t bring down housing costs, according to experts
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Why Trump banning institutional investors like Blackstone from buying homes won’t bring down housing costs, according to experts

Market Expert  Jan 8, 2026

‘Institutional investors are a tiny share of the market, and a tinier share of the total U.S. housing market,’ one expert says

Here’s how much oil Venezuela is producing and exporting, as the country’s future hangs in the balance
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Here’s how much oil Venezuela is producing and exporting, as the country’s future hangs in the balance

Market Expert  Jan 8, 2026

A guide to what’s happened with Venezuela’s crude-oil production and exports since President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela.

Investors are waiting on Friday’s jobs numbers. They should be more worried about this other labor report.
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Investors are waiting on Friday’s jobs numbers. They should be more worried about this other labor report.

Market Expert  Jan 8, 2026

AI-driven productivity gains are hindering the Fed’s effort to juice the labor market.

‘Women deserve an apology’: For menopause, hormone therapy is now considered safe — just in time for aging millennials
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‘Women deserve an apology’: For menopause, hormone therapy is now considered safe — just in time for aging millennials

Market Expert  Jan 8, 2026

The FDA no longer requires a safety warning on hormone-replacement therapies, at a time when more attention is being paid to perimenopause and menopause.

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