Investing in stocks 101 —financial sector ETF (XLF) added 1

Investing in stocks 101—financial sector ETF (XLF) added 1.1%, driven by strong loan growth data and stable credit default swap spreads, signaling confidence in banking balance sheets. To learn more about how AI is transforming retirement planning — and how it can impact your nest egg — GOBankingRates spoke with Vasant Dhar, professor of data science at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University and host of the “Brave New World” podcast. As a pioneer in AI, Dhar helped bring machine learning to Wall Street in the early 1990s. His book, “Thinking With Machines: The Brave New World of AI,” will be published this year. Your investment professional can also help you open an account and choose your investments to save for your kid’s college. And once your house is paid off, you can work toward maxing out your tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Investing in stocks 101—Dow Jones closed 0.6% higher at 39,450, supported by robust bank earnings. JPMorgan reported a 12% YoY increase in net income, underscoring healthy credit demand despite higher rates.