U.S. Economy Grew at 2.6% Rate in Fourth Quarter -NYTimes

Combined with a sinking jobless rate, a surging stock market and a sunny outlook, the report signaled continuing resilience.


Invest in 5 megatrends that can pay off without a bull market in stocks -MarketWatch

Jeff Reeves singles out five powerful changes in the global economy that investors can profit from.


The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - What it Means for Homeowners and Real Estate Professionals -nar.realtor

The National Association of Realtors worked throughout the tax reform process to preserve the existing tax benefits of home ownership and real estate investment, as well to ensure as many real estate professionals as possible would benefit from proposed tax cuts.


California Marijuana Start-Ups, Shut Out From Banks, Turn to Private Backing -NYTimes

As recreational marijuana becomes legal there on Jan 1., entrepreneurs will be rushing in to a nascent market. But finding expertise and financing will be challenging.


Watch Fed Governor Jay Powell in his own words on monetary policy, bitcoin -CNBC

Here's what Federal Reserve Governor Powell had to say on a variety of topics, ranging from economic growth, interest rates and bitcoin.


Forest Animals Are Living on the Edge -The Atlantic

A new global study reveals the consequences of fragmenting the world's woodlands.