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Investors keeping tabs on corporate executive trading might view recent transaction patterns as a clear signal to dump U.S. stocks. While recent data shows corporate executives sold much more than they bought in June 2025, this pattern is actually normal and far less meaningful than most investors realize. The reason is simple: executives sell their company stock for dozens of personal reasons—from tax planning to buying a house—but they typically only buy for one reason: they believe the stock price will rise. Key Takeaways Company executives can trade their company’s securities provided it’s not based on material, nonpublic information. Millions…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The EU will delay its plan to hit the US with tariffs on €21bn of its annual exports to Europe on Tuesday in the hope of coming to an agreement after Donald Trump announced that he would hit the bloc with 30 per cent tariffs from August 1.European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that the application of tariffs to €21bn of annual US exports to the EU, including chicken, motorcycles and clothes, that were due to come into…

Second-quarter results will offer the “first real test into the ramifications of tariffs,” one strategist says. JPMorgan and Netflix lead them off. Source link

In 2015, Martin Shkreli captured national headlines when he raised the price of a life-saving medication by 5,000%—from $13.50 to $750 per pill. But the audacious price hike wasn’t what ultimately landed him behind bars. The real story involves a web of deception spanning multiple companies, millions in misappropriated funds, and a brash personality that loved to court controversy. This is the story of how a former hedge fund manager’s pharmaceutical scheme unraveled, revealing his criminal fraud while also helping to change how drugs are priced in America. Key Takeaways Shkreli orchestrated a complex securities scheme where he misappropriated millions…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Chancellor Rachel Reeves will on Tuesday set out a vision for Britain’s financial services industry based on sound public finances and a regulatory system geared towards growth rather than eliminating risk.Reeves will tell City of London grandees in her Mansion House speech that she will not put at risk Britain’s economic “stability”, in spite of pressure from some Labour MPs for higher public spending and looser fiscal rules.An ally of the chancellor said she would announce plans to tear up “reams of…

If you’re struggling with money, you’re not alone. Most of us don’t learn how to handle personal finances in school, and we don’t have anyone to teach us. Considering how complicated it can be to learn the basics of saving, debt, budgeting, and spending, it’s understandable to make financial mistakes in your adult life. Maxing out your credit card, ignoring savings, and shopping to feel better are very human problems. The good news is that you can fix them. Below are seven actionable steps to get your personal finances in order and start feeling better about your money situation. Key…

The Trump administration has rolled back Biden-era guidance that discouraged 401(k) plans from including cryptocurrency in their investment lineups. This change opens the door for retirement investors to invest in digital assets—like Bitcoin and Ethereum—through their 401(k)s. Previously, plan fiduciaries were advised to exercise “extreme care before they consider adding a cryptocurrency option to a 401(k) plan’s investment menu.” In other words, the Biden administration’s past advice discouraged 401(k) plan sponsors from offering crypto investment options, according to Kevin Walsh, a principal at Groom Law Group. “I think it [the new guidance] increases the likelihood that the plan sponsors allow…

Working toward long-term financial goals doesn’t have to mean cutting out all the luxuries and small joys from your life. In fact, an all-or-nothing mindset can actually hold you back from reaching your goals. Instead, here are five strategies that can help you control your spending, repay debts, or save for retirement while still enjoying day-to-day life. Key Takeaways Strategies like designating “fun money,” values-based budgeting, or paying yourself first can help you get control of your spending while still having money for small splurges.Avoid an all-or-nothing mindset to save for goals like retirement, and use rewards and challenges to…

Applying for disability benefits through Social Security, known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), can be a tricky process, especially if you are also dealing with a difficult medical decision. Follow these five tips to increase the likelihood that your application will be approved. Key Takeaways Social Security applications can be rejected due to ineligibility, missing paperwork, or a lack of supporting documentation.Before you apply, ensure that you meet the strict definition of disability and have earned sufficient Social Security credits.Keep detailed records, ensure that your paperwork is complete and accurate, and be prepared to appeal with new evidence if…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.China GDP figures for the first half of the year are published on Tuesday, providing the latest indication of whether US President Donald Trump’s trade war is weighing on the economy.Despite trade tensions and deflationary pressures, the country is widely expected to report a strong figure. A Bloomberg poll of economists still forecasts the country to grow 5.3 per cent in the first six months of 2025, in line with the government’s growth target “of around 5 per cent” for the year. But…