In 2025, Americans' 401(k) account balances reached record highs, with median balances rising 27% from the previous year. This growth is attributed to increased contributions and strong market returns, alongside a shift toward automatic employee enrollment in retirement plans, which now covers 61% of Vanguard plans. Despite steady deferral rates averaging 7.6% of income, hardship withdrawals rose to 6%, reflecting economic pressures and easier access to funds. The trend highlights growing retirement savings but also signals potential financial stress among some participants.
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) charges a 0.69% annual fee, significantly higher than the 0.09% fee of its similar counterpart, the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG). Both funds offer nearly identical exposure to emerging mark...
The SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) charges a 0.40% annual fee, significantly higher than the 0.08% fee of the similar iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY). Over time, this fee difference can cost investors thousands of dol...
Nyxoah has announced an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders set for July 9, 2026, at its headquarters in Belgium. The meeting will discuss renewing the authorization for the board to increase the company's capital over the next five years, ...
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. awarded 44,409 restricted stock units to 15 newly hired non-executive officers under its Employment Inducement Plan. The grants, approved by the compensation committee, vest over four years with 25% vesting annually, co...
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. by Rosen Law Firm on behalf of investors who purchased shares during its September 2025 IPO and up to May 2026. The lawsuit alleges that the company made false and misleading s...
