Oscar Willard

Worked in financial data and indexing. Covers passive investing, index construction, and the quiet drag of fund fees.

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Is $1,000 in Micron Technology (MU) Stock a Smart Move Now?

The stock market has witnessed remarkable surges in certain technology companies, and Micron Technology stands out prominently among them. With

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Investing

Bill Ackman Aims to Mirror Buffett in $64 Billion Music Bid

Bill Ackman is attempting to follow in the footsteps of legendary investor Warren Buffett by launching a massive sixty four billion dollar acquisition effort targeting Universal Music Group. This move comes as the Pershing Square Capital Management leader seeks to establish a long term holding struc

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Markets

Federal Judge Rejects CFTC Bid to Pause Kalshi Lawsuit

A federal court has turned down an urgent request from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeking to temporarily stop New York state from moving forward with its legal action against the prediction market platform known as Kalshi. The decision maintains the ongoing case brought by state offici

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Personal Finance

Federal Student Loan Payments Restart: Essential Details

When Federal Student Loan Payments ResumeFor more than three years, payments on federal student loans remained suspended due to various extensions and economic conditions. However, that suspension period has officially concluded, marking a significant shift for borrowers across the country. Federal

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Business

Halloween Costume Seller’s View on US Tariff Volatility

To enthusiasts of a particular generation who enjoy pranks, Fraser Smeaton stands out as a true icon. Alongside his brother

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Investing

Nvidia Set for Another Earnings Double Beat Preview

Nvidia Corporation’s shares have experienced a period of consolidation since the beginning of August 2025, displaying essentially flat performance throughout

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Crypto

Ethereum Eyes $2,500 Retest on Bullish Pattern Formation

Ethereum began the week by slipping beneath the critical $2,000 threshold, resulting in a roughly 20% decline for the month

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Business

Halozyme Therapeutics Q4 2025 Earnings Presentation

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Slide Deck Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO) recently conducted its fourth quarter earnings

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Business

IHG Q4 2025 Earnings: Full Call Transcript Highlights

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) conducted its Q4 2025 earnings

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