Monthly dividend ETFs investors should load up on

Monthly dividend ETFs investors should load up on

Dilok Klaisataporn / Shutterstock.com The world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is vast and ever-expanding. With so many options to choose from, it can become overwhelming to choose the right fund. However, if you want to get diversified exposure at a low cost, there is a lot to consider. But if you’re looking for a monthly … Read more

Why was Kansas City an important place for the Italian Mafia? explains the local expert

Why was Kansas City an important place for the Italian Mafia? explains the local expert

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When you hear “Kansas City,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Are they the bosses? The grill? The hundreds of fountains scattered around the city? Maybe it’s all of the above. But for many history buffs around the world, the first thought would have been a little more crooked, … Read more

Shanghai and Ningbo set container records as China’s ports defy headwinds

Shanghai and Ningbo set container records as China’s ports defy headwinds

A trade war with the US hasn’t stopped China’s biggest ports from setting records for container handling in 2025 – all with a month to go. The country’s two leading port complexes, Shanghai Port and Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, set annual volume records after just 11 months, surpassing the total amount of 90 million in 20-foot equivalent … Read more

Famous Iranian singer Googoosh recalls family, exile and life in the spotlight

Famous Iranian singer Googoosh recalls family, exile and life in the spotlight

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — For Googoosh, Iran’s most famous singer, life has always been a balancing act of one kind or another. She began as a child, performing with her acrobat father, who balanced her on a chair on another chair resting only on his chin. Then later, as an icon of stage … Read more

Chick-fil-A is making a major change to 425 restaurants nationwide

Chick-fil-A is making a major change to 425 restaurants nationwide

Although Chick-fil-A is not available worldwide, the beloved American fast food chain known for its chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and the phrase “My pleasure” has become one of the most important restaurant chains in the industry. Unlike many other global fast food giants, Chick-fil-A has expanded its business with a slower but purposeful growth strategy. … Read more

Archaeologists have discovered a haunting warning from the Roman Empire

Archaeologists have discovered a haunting warning from the Roman Empire

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: During excavations at the ancient fort of La Loma in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, archaeologists found the destroyed remains of a skull. Genetic analysis shows that the skull was male and originally from a region in northern Spain where Celtic warriors known as the … Read more

An adviser to wealthy early retirees explains why he thinks 401ks are ‘money prisons’ and where he tells clients to invest instead

An adviser to wealthy early retirees explains why he thinks 401ks are ‘money prisons’ and where he tells clients to invest instead

Austin Dean calls retirement-specific accounts like 401(k) plans and IRAs “money prisons.”halbergman/Getty Images Austin Dean advises his high-net-worth clients to avoid 401(k) “money jail.” He recommends alternatives for building wealth that offer more flexibility and control. His advice to clients allows quick access to cash without having to sell investments and trigger capital gains tax. … Read more

Down 50%, this growth stock could be set for a rebound in 2026

Down 50%, this growth stock could be set for a rebound in 2026

SoundHound is transforming into an agentic AI company. Its voice-first approach could be a big differentiator for the business. If it can turn to EBITDA profitability next year, that could be a big driver for the stock. 10 Actions We Like More Than SoundHound AI › When we look at artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that … Read more