County finances in good position as Grand Traverse budget approved for 2026 – 910News.com

Grand Traverse Budget for 2026 Approved, County Finances Strong

TRAVERSE CITY—You gotta love a good county commission meeting, especially when they keep it real with the finances. Today, the buzz in Grand Traverse County was all about the budget for next year, and let’s say it’s looking pretty peachy. Our commissioners gave the thumbs up on the new budget appropriations unanimously, of course—gotta show […]

Which Growth Stock ETF is Better: Vanguard's VONG or iShares' IWO?

Comparing Growth Stock ETFs: VONG vs. IWO

Explore how each ETF’s sector mix, risk profile, and cost structure could shape your growth investing strategy. Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG 0.47%) and iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO 1.17%) target different corners of the U.S. growth equity market, with VONG leaning large-cap and IWO focusing on small-cap stocks — resulting in notable […]

Here's Why I Wouldn't Touch Snap Stock With a 10-Foot Pole

Why I’m Steering Clear of Snap Stock

Why New Yorkers Are Side-Eyeing Snap Stock You know, it’s been a tough ride for Snap (NYSE: SNAP) shareholders. If you held onto those stocks, you’ve watched them tumble 30% this year alone. Forget the last five years, where they’ve crashed more than 80%. The initial IPO buzz has faded, and now, the reality is […]

Stocks Retreat as Bond Yields Rise

Equities Decline Amid Increasing Bond Yields

Market Slip and Slide: A New Yorker’s Take Listen, folks. Monday wasn’t exactly a walk in Central Park for Wall Street. The S&P 500? Down by -0.53%. The Dow took a deeper dive at -0.90%, and even the Nasdaq skidded down by -0.36%. If you’ve been riding the E-mini futures, those weren’t looking peachy either. […]