

Jeff Sommer
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The Market Has Been Fabulous, Maybe Excessively So
You may not realize how great the stock market has been. But, our columnist says, it can’t keep rising at this pace for long.

Nuclear Power Is the New A.I. Trade. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Artificial intelligence’s hunger for energy has set off a boom in utility stocks and may lead to the reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear...

Now That Rates Are Falling, Let’s Turn to Other Matters
The Federal Reserve has at last cut interest rates but our columnist points out a host of concerns that could weigh on financial markets.

Nvidia Holds the Key to the Market. But Is It Worth This Much?
One of the hazards of buying individual stocks is that their current price may have little to do with their fundamental value, our columnist says.

Low Interest Rates Pose Risks for Investors
While rate cuts are welcome in much of the economy, they pose problems for risk-averse investors who relish high money market and bond yields.

In Peak Election Season, the Stock Market Is Often Fickle. Be Patient.
With the political conventions behind us and a rate cut expected soon, the market has been rallying, yet our columnist says it’s safer to play...

The End of Fabulous Money Market Rates Is Near
You have been able to earn solid returns by parking your money in fairly safe places, our columnist says. But that won’t last much longer.

How to Cope When the Markets Panic
Take a deep breath and make sure you’re well positioned for a potential storm, our columnist says. But stick it out for the long haul.

Why You Should Be Taking a Hard Look at Your Investments Right Now
After big gains in stocks and mediocre returns for bonds, investors are taking on undue risk if they don’t rebalance their holdings, our columnist says.

Let the Pros Play With the ‘Trump (or Harris) Trade’
Market sectors sometimes move when the political winds shift, but trading is hazardous for your financial health, our columnist says.