Lauren Holiday stands as one of the most accomplished and resilient figures in American soccer whose impact extends far beyond her remarkable achievements on the pitch. As a two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women’s World Cup champion with the U.S. Women’s National Team, Holiday established herself as an elite midfielder known for her extraordinary vision, technical skill and selfless play that elevated everyone around her. What truly distinguishes Holiday is her grace under pressure, both in sports and life. After retiring at the peak of her career in 2015 to start a family, she faced a life-threatening health crisis…

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about investment strategies to build generational wealth.Follow AuthorMay 07, 2025, 10:36am EDTUpdated May 7, 2025, 11:38am EDT It’s easy to label successful people as lucky. And while catching a break or good fortune matters, the true secret to success comes from the shared character traits of planning, resilience, excitement and joy in your work and its results. We spoke to three seasoned trailblazers in high-end design and hospitality, personal finance and the creator economy and sports and philanthropy about their paths and what matters most. Their winning mentality has brought…

Consumption Stimulus The State Council Information Office held a 9 am press conference featuring the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) Central Bank Governor Pan Gongsheng, the Financial Supervision Bureau (FSB) Director Li Yunze, and China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Chairman Wu Qing. Q1 Chinese economic data was “relatively good” though the “global economy is full of uncertainties, economic fragmentation, and increased trade tensions, disrupting the world’s industrial supply chain”. Due to the effect of “weakening global growth momentum,” blamed on the US’ tariff policy, the PBOC announced the following measures would be taken following instruction from the CPC Central Committee’s…

It’s no secret this economy is slowing—at least in the near term. That’s given us contrarians a (time-limited!) buy window on the “dividend twofer” we’re going to dive into today. One of the tickers we’ll talk about below pays a sturdy 7% now. The other yields 4.9% and sports a source of upside no one has noticed (except us, of course!). Both are utility plays, which tend to rise as the economy slows, lowering interest rates as it does. Let’s get into this opportunity, starting with last week’s GDP report, which said, yes, the US economy did shrink to start…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are traveling to Switzerland on Thursday to meet Beijing’s lead economic representative, potentially paving the way for broader trade talks. Despite ongoing tensions with the U.S. and recent tariff turbulence, Chinese stocks have demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025. While Western markets have struggled for traction, China’s market has delivered impressive gains, leaving many investors wondering: is now the opportunity to increase exposure to Chinese equities? China’s Market: Resilient Amid Headwinds China has been squarely in the crosshairs of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, becoming the primary target of the recently…

No-one has ever been able to turn lead into gold, as medieval alchemists promised, but two Australian billionaires have found a way to turn iron ore into gold. Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest with fortunes estimated by Forbes at $30.1 billion and $14.8 billion respectively have added gold to their better-known interest in mining iron ore. In Rinehart’s case the addition of gold is almost accidental with a small lithium exploration company in which she has a 10% interest carving out a gold business with the aim being to catch the record gold price of more than $3380 an ounce.…

There’s a stark difference between recently positive economic news, and what forecasts, including President Trump’s suggest about tariffs. April’s jobs report was strong with a healthy 177,000 jobs added and unemployment stable at 4.2%. Rather than sharply rising prices, we’ve seen some slight disinflation to March 2025. The stock market has rallied sharply off April’s lows. This is good news and all implies a limited U.S. economic impact from tariffs for the initial months of 2025. However, predictions for the U.S. economy remain generally pessimistic. Consumer surveys show declining confidence in the economy, according to research from the University of…

Key News Asian equities were mixed overnight as Hong Kong and Mainland China returned from holiday refreshed and in good spirits (similar to how I feel post-vacation), and Indonesia outperformed while Thailand underperformed. Japan was closed for Greenery Day, a holiday “dedicated to appreciating nature and expressing gratitude for its blessings.” South Korea was closed for Vesak Day, which is also Buddha’s Birthday. Hong Kong and Mainland China were driven higher by green shoots in U.S.-China trade talks last Friday and over the weekend, as well as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s positive comments yesterday. Asian currencies have made monster moves…

We just saw the first real signs that the “vibecession” is becoming something more—and this is our cue to pluck from our portfolios (or avoid adding!) three funds that are way into bubble territory. (Names and tickers below.) Let’s start with that slowdown signal. In this chart, from Apollo Global Management, we see that the total number of Americans who are only making the minimum payments on their credit cards is at its highest level in over a decade. This tells us that inflation and a slowdown in the job market are putting direct (and increasing) pressure on household budgets.…

Evolving U.S. tariff policies have made waves in the stock market. In April, the S&P 500, a benchmark index for large-cap stocks, fell 20% from a February high before rallying back to a 3% loss for the year. The volatility may wreak havoc on your portfolio returns, but it also creates opportunities for long-term investors. This guide explains how to use a simple, free stock screener to find those opportunities—good stocks with upside—in minutes. Also included are tips for researching those stocks to ensure they align with your investment goals. 1. Pick A Screener Stock screeners are applications that filter…