Carlos Mendez

Former asset-management analyst turned writer, focused on making investing legible to people without a finance degree.

Articles by Carlos Mendez

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Tesla Stock Hits Record on Autonomous Test Hopes

Tesla Shares Hit Record High As Driverless Testing Fuels Investor Optimism Tesla's stock ended at an all-time high on Tuesday,

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Business

Spark NZ Q2 2026 Earnings Presentation Insights

Spark New Zealand Limited (OTCMKTS: SPKKY) recently released its comprehensive slide deck accompanying the Q2 2026 earnings call, providing investors

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Personal Finance

Federal Student Loan Payments Restart: Essential Details

When Federal Student Loan Payments ResumeFor more than three years, payments on federal student loans remained suspended due to various extensions and economic conditions. However, that suspension period has officially concluded, marking a significant shift for borrowers across the country. Federal

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Crypto

Trump Media Submits BTC, ETH, Cronos ETF Applications to SEC

The media conglomerate associated with United States President Donald Trump, known as Trump Media & Technology Group, has submitted official

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Personal Finance

Why Healthcare Costs Drain Retirees’ Savings

A sharp decline in the stock market while you’re retired can be frightening. However, there’s an even more overlooked danger

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Markets

Ares Commercial Real Estate Delivers Q2 2026 Earnings Insights

Overview of Second Quarter PerformanceAres Commercial Real Estate Corporation presented its financial outcomes for the second quarter of 2026 during a conference call held on August 4. The presentation highlighted steady progress in portfolio management amid a commercial real estate environment that

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Investing

Payoneer: Hidden Payments Gem or Risky Investment?

Payoneer Global, trading under the ticker PAYO on NASDAQ, currently boasts a market capitalization of approximately $1.9 billion. On February

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Investing

Financial Education Scams: Spot and Avoid Them

Why Financial Education Draws Scammers and How to Stay Safe The financial education sector is overflowing with fraudulent schemes that

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Business

CACI International at Citi 2026 Tech & Mobility Conference Transcript

CACI International Inc Presentation at Citi’s Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference 2026 CACI International Inc (CACI) took part in

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