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Bram Berkowitz

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@BramBerko

Bram Berkowitz mainly writes in the financials bureau covering banking and fintech. Prior to The Motley Fool, he wrote about and covered community and regional banks in New England for The Warren Group.

Recent Articles by Bram Berkowitz

Political Podium

Nov 5, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

It's Election Day! Here's What Investors Can Expect From the Stock Market and How They Might Take Advantage Once the Winner Is Announced.

How has the market historically performed on Election Day and after?

Election Person

Nov 3, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

The Stock Market Will Be Watching These Congressional Races Very Closely on Election Night

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will be the biggest story on election night. But keen investors will be watching other races, too.

Positive Person 3

Nov 3, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Billionaire Investor Ken Griffin Foresees New Highs for the Market After the Presidential Election. Here's Why.

The presidential election is one factor contributing to uncertainty in the market.

Political Podium

Nov 3, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Ready for the Lame-Duck Session? Here's How the S&P 500 Has Performed Right After the U.S. Presidential Election

The lame-duck period starts right after the election and lasts until the winning candidate is sworn in.

Positive Person 1

Nov 2, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

This Cryptocurrency Could Soar 75% by Year End if the Republicans Sweep Congress, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst

Cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile, and this election could have an impact on them for the next four years.

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Nov 1, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

XRP Investors Can't Wait for Jan. 20

XRP has struggled after the Securities and Exchange Commission appealed a U.S. District Court ruling in favor of XRP in a prior lawsuit.

Gold

Oct 31, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Prediction: Gold Will Keep Ripping Regardless of Who Wins the U.S. Presidential Election

The price of gold has surged more than 32% this year.

Person Concerned 1

Oct 31, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Why Tomorrow Could Be a Big Day for the Stock Market -- And the U.S. Presidential Election

New economic data will be released on Nov. 1.

Positive People 1

Oct 30, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Why Shares of SoFi Rebounded Today

Shares of SoFi fell yesterday after the company reported earnings.

Person Concerned 5

Oct 29, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

1 ETF and 1 Cryptocurrency to Buy If Donald Trump Wins the Presidential Election and 2 Stocks to Buy if Kamala Harris Wins

Certain stocks and sectors will undoubtedly benefit depending on who wins the election.

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Oct 28, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

The Market Is Still Pricing in Interest Rate Cuts but Billionaire Investor Paul Tudor Jones Says "All Roads Lead to Inflation." Can Both Be Right?

Traders are betting that the Federal Reserve will cut rates this year and in 2025. Normally, that wouldn't be the prediction with inflationary risks.

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Oct 27, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know

Spouses of retirees who qualify for Social Security benefits can get benefits through their partner.

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Oct 27, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Want $1 Million in Retirement? 2 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades.

People can grow their wealth without having to be experts.

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Oct 26, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Does Stanley Druckenmiller Know Something David Tepper Doesn't? The Billionaire Investor is Avoiding the China Rally and Investing in Another Foreign Market Instead.

Stanley Druckenmiller and David Tepper are arguably two of the best investors of all time. Yet, the two have different viewpoints when it comes to China.

Person Computer 8

Oct 26, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Super Micro Computer vs. Lumen Technologies: Wall Street Says to Sell One of These AI Stocks and Hold the Other

Super Micro Computer and Lumen Technologies have ridden the artificial intelligence wave to big gains this year.

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Oct 26, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Did Warren Buffett Send the Market a Warning With Berkshire's Sales of Apple and Bank of America? Here's What Billionaire Investor David Einhorn Thinks

Market watchers have been trying to understand the thinking behind Berkshire Hathaway's sales of its two largest equity holdings.

Person Computer 5

Oct 24, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Shares of Raymond James Are Rising Today, While S&P Global and Globe Life Are Falling

Several companies in the financial sector reported earnings recently.

Person Computer 1

Oct 24, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Billionaire Investor Bill Ackman's $277 Million Bet on the U.S. Presidential Election

Investors are positioning their portfolios for the political regime to come.

College Student 1

Oct 24, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

6 Ways You Can Use 529 Plans for College Expenses, And 1 Way That's Not Related to College at All

529 plans can be used for many college-associated expenses other than tuition.

Positive Person 4

Oct 24, 2024 by Bram Berkowitz

Meet This Exceptional Growth Stock in the S&P 500 That's Valued 60% Higher Than Nvidia

Sometimes, a few stocks seem to grab all the headlines and attention. But there are lots of opportunities in the stock market.

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