Deborah Yao
Deborah Yao is an award-winning journalist, editor, and personal finance columnist who has held editorial roles at Kiplinger, The Wharton School, Amazon, The Associated Press, S&P Global (SNL Kagan) and MarketWatch. She specializes in writing and editing articles on finance and technology, with particular expertise in the areas of stock analysis, monetary policy, fintech, blockchain, macroeconomics, financial planning, taxes, among others. She has been published in The New York Times, USA Today, CBS News, ABC News, Wharton Magazine, and many other news outlets.
As a journalist, Deborah has interviewed many CEOs, Wall Street analysts, asset managers, several governors, mayors, a few cabinet secretaries – and the odd celebrity or two.
She also was a cofounder of a games startup based in New York, serving as the chief operating officer. On occasion, she is asked to interview cryptocurrency CEOs at the Penn Blockchain Conference held at the University of Pennsylvania, such as Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes, and Litecoin creator Charlie Lee.
She is a graduate of Stanford University, where she was a student reporter for the Stanford Daily. Deborah also speaks Tagalog and Taiwanese.
Follow her on Twitter at @deborahyao (opens in new tab).
Latest articles by Deborah Yao
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The 9 Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy
The best healthcare stocks offer investors a defensive hedge in an uncertain market.
By Deborah Yao • Published
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7 Defense Stocks to Buy as Geopolitical Risks Rise
stocks The war in Ukraine is sparking accelerated spending across the defense industry. These top-rated stocks could capitalize on the growth.
By Deborah Yao • Published
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UBS: 7 Best Stocks to Buy Now for Pricing Power
stocks to buy Some of the best stocks to buy now include those that are able to navigate higher inflation, say the pros. These seven top-rated picks fit the bill.
By Deborah Yao • Published
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13 Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy
dividend stocks Dividend growth, not yield, typically drives outperformance. Thus, you're getting more than just security from these safe dividend stocks.
By Deborah Yao • Published
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5 Tech Stocks That Bargain Hunters Will Love
tech stocks The market is frothy, and tech stocks are certainly to blame. But with these five picks, you can get exposure to the sector without getting fleeced.
By Deborah Yao • Published
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10 Super-Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
dividend stocks Want to have your cake and eat it, too? Here are 10 safe dividend stocks that have a strong history of boosting cash payouts to shareholders.
By Deborah Yao • Published
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5 Best Video Game Stocks to Play for Years
tech stocks Even the best video game stocks are starting to cool off after a white-hot 2020. That spells opportunity for investors wanting to get in on a promising longer-term trend.
By Deborah Yao • Published