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As bad as it is for the housing market — starts and transactions flat for the last three years with mortgage rates over 7% — it can still get worse.
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South Korean IPO flop is the latest in a string of disappointments for the global AI trade
October alone has witnessed the shelving of three separate flotations planned for data-center providers, backe...
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My unmarried partner of 17 years left me his $1.1 million home. His three children are livid. Should I share my inheritance?
“I never paid rent, although I put about $45,000 toward a new kitchen and a roof.”...
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Strategist Tom Lee says he’s buying the AI stock dip, and Cisco holds the key
Strategist Tom Lee says investors should not shrink from the pullback in stocks surrounding AI investment fear...
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Why smaller stocks face worse prospects than the S&P 500 in the coming years
The Value Line Median Appreciation Potential has a good record forecasting smaller stocks’ returns. And the...
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It’s a rough housing market, and Goldman Sachs expects it to get worse
As bad as it is for the housing market — starts and transactions basically flat for the last three years wit...
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Blood clots are ‘incredibly common,’ even for pro athletes like Jalen Hurts. Here’s what to know.
Research has found that it can take more than six months for professional athletes to return to play after bei...
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Why the midterm elections are likely to become a strong tailwind for the stock market
The six months subsequent to midterm elections have seen strong gains, historically...
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SpaceX earnings will be all about AI — for better or for worse
SpaceX has been renting out access to computing power, which is a big source of revenue growth but also one th...
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‘I don’t feel sorry for myself’: I’m 64 and will be renting for the rest of my life — but here’s I’m still hopeful
“Ill-timed circumstances can change our financial future in unexpected ways.”...
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Credit markets have entered uncharted territory as the riskiest junk bonds send a warning to investors
Credit markets are sending unusually mixed messages to investors right now, and it’s making some people nerv...
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SpaceX’s stock made billions for college endowments. But their luck is about to run out.
Outsized positions have made many higher-education endowments less diversified and more at risk when shares sl...
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Why a former Intel skeptic is giving up his negative call on the stock after four years
Intel’s manufacturing and chip design have improved, according to a J.P. Morgan analyst....
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When should you dump your target-date funds?
Target-date funds aren’t necessarily built to handle many of the decisions retirees face....
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One of this year’s most important relationships in global financial markets is falling apart
One of the most important relationships in global markets has started to unravel over the past couple of weeks...
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Builders slash prices on new homes as buyer traffic drops to 14-year low
Four in 10 home builders are cutting prices to boost demand, even as they face rising construction costs....
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Tech stocks stumbled. Now comes a crucial week for Wall Street.
A wave of corporate results that could help determine whether the stock-market rally has more room to run —...
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‘I’m naturally skeptical’: I receive 10 calls a day offering me $15,000 loans at 8% interest. Is this a scam?
“They insist that the details will be provided after they have carried out a soft credit check.”...
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Colleges raced to build massive computer-science departments. Now the boom is turning to bust.
“Computer science isn’t the ticket to the American dream like people thought it was.”...
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France and the U.S. share the same debt trap. Why the U.S. has an escape valve.
France and the U.S. have similar debt dynamics....
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Micron and other chip stocks spring back to life after bruising selloff
It’s a key week for tech stocks as Nvidia gears up for a European conference and Meta prepares to report ear...
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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love goes the extra mile to protect the land around $43 million Lake Tahoe estate
Beach Boys star Mike Love has revealed the extraordinary lengths he went to preserve the natural beauty surrou...
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Kelly Clarkson’s expensive purchases: A multi-million dollar real-estate portfolio that spans the country
From a sprawling waterfront mansion in Tennessee and a lavish California estate to a cozy Montana ranch, Kelly...
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France and the U.S. share the same debt trap. Only one has a global lifeline.
France and the U.S. have similar debt dynamics....
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Big tech is wobbling. Goldman Sachs says it’s time to buy these 23 unloved stocks instead.
Goldman Sachs says consumer-facing laggard stocks are the best way forward as earnings growth is set to slow n...
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The S&P 500 is masking a hidden market pullback. Why Morgan Stanley says an index retreat would signal a buying opportunity.
Since mid-summer portfolio managers have been emphasizing free cash flow, profitability, high margins, strong...
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‘My husband suffered a massive stroke at 53’: I’m 64 and will rent for the rest of my life — but I’m still hopeful
“Ill-timed circumstances can change our financial future in unexpected ways.”...
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Stocks are heading for a high-stakes showdown, as strong earnings collide with rising borrowing costs
The idea that the AI trade has been mostly immune to rising bond yields isn’t quite right, one strategist no...
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These surprising stocks could be some of the biggest drivers of S&P 500 earnings growth
Boeing, Meta and EchoStar recorded steep charges and expenses a year ago, which are expected to make this late...
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I’m 64 with two sons, but only one works in the family business. Is it ethical to leave him 70% of the company?
“I have some reservations about the long-term stability of my younger son’s marriage.”...
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Microsoft, Shopify and 3 more AI stocks that are favorite Wall Street earnings plays
As earnings season kicks off, select tech companies have the opportunity to deliver big positive surprises for...
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Silver’s recent 50% drop from a record high hints that an economic slowdown looms
There’s a relatively off-the-radar commodity that can provide hints on where the economy is headed — and i...
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Meet the home buyers totally unfazed by 7% mortgage rates
Individual investors and second-home buyers accounted for 1 in 5 home purchases in September — the highest s...
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There is a silent market rotation inside the S&P 500 that’s warning of more weakness ahead
A “triple-top” reversal chart pattern is pointing to a period of underperformance for the S&P 500 — perh...
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Don’t buy this dip: Several signs suggest there’s more pain ahead for tech stocks
Thinking of buying the dip in technology stocks? The Nasdaq Composite’s technical outlook suggests don’t d...
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The bond market shrugged off two inflation shocks. Why stock investors should pay attention.
Hot CPI and PPI data should have pushed Treasury yields higher. Instead, bond buyers stepped in to suggest yie...
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This Senate race where data centers are a crucial issue has more spending than any other midterm clash
Money is pouring in and funding intense, negative ads: “It’s everywhere, and you can’t escape it.”...
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Nowhere to hide: Tech selloff hits software and chip stocks alike
The software and semiconductor sectors haven’t been trading in tandem much this year, but they collectively...
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Could an Anthropic IPO put your 401(k) at risk? The AI safety debate hits a new dimension.
Anthropic and New York City’s comptroller have opened a line of communication to discuss “existential risk...
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AI investors have woken up to the bond market’s warning signs
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Microsoft wants to make AI cheaper. Will investors actually see the savings?
Microsoft is betting that its custom chips can lower costs, but the AI equation is more complicated than that....
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EchoStar’s stock looks like a stealthy way to ride the SpaceX wave, J.P. Morgan says
Investors aren’t giving EchoStar enough credit for the value of its future SpaceX stake or its potential to...
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Can a $55,000 robot load the dishwasher? Inside my afternoon with two humanoid housekeepers.
Tau Robotics’ humanoids vacuumed my floors and wiped my counters — with some help from humans behind the s...
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Many of 2026’s hottest stocks have seen dramatic comedowns this week
Many of the best-performing stocks of 2026 fell this week, while this year’s biggest losers also changed cou...
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Elon Musk may have just taken a major step toward consolidating his empire
Tesla’s newly unveiled flying sports car, which features SpaceX rocket thrusters, could help Musk push for a...
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Here’s how the Fed should reveal its outlook for the economy
As Chairman Kevin Warsh looks to revamp the central bank’s communication strategy, the dot plot is ripe for...
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I’m 63 and diagnosed with lymphoma. Should I take my Social Security next year?
“My plan is to continue working as long as I’m able to do so and invest my Social Security benefits while...
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Influencers and biohackers swear by fasting. Here’s what the science says.
Fasting can help some people reduce how many calories they eat — but it’s not “effortless” as some inf...
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A stock-market ‘sell’ signal has been silenced — but these Bank of America strategists say it’s too early to buy
Even though October’s correction has brought about some relief for bond markets and revivified the rate sens...
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The stock market has already crashed: Why a Wall Street veteran says Nike is the ultimate turnaround trade.
Larry McDonald says the S&P 500’s record chasing is hiding lots of companies with sliding stocks. He has ide...
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Retiring abroad? Don’t cut these financial ties to the U.S.
Think carefully about your Social Security, Medicare, credit cards and bank accounts before picking your new h...
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The best of the AI trade could be behind us. Here’s how to prepare, according to Barclays.
The London-based bank recommends holding on to Big Tech stocks ahead of their earnings, but has a preference f...
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Jefferies technical analyst finds an encouraging development in Thursday rebound, setting stage for rally into year-end
Lower rates are starting to generate a bid for the rest of the market, underneath the top handful of tech stoc...
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Nearly 40% of the S&P 500 is in a bear market. Here are 10 of those stocks that analysts say can gain up to 81%.
The S&P 500’s strong overall performance reflects its heavy weighting at the top. Under the surface, nearly...
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Can a $55,000-plus robot load the dishwasher? Inside my afternoon with two humanoid housekeepers.
Tau Robotics’ humanoids vacuumed my floors and wiped my counters — with some help from humans behind the s...
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Is Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo worth $2,000? See how it stacks up against other foldable phones.
Preorders for the iPhone Duo began Friday, marking Apple’s debut in a foldable phone market largely dominate...
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The pull of Nashville: A dozen celebrities who have moved to Tennessee, and why
Nashville has long been home to many big names in R&B and country music, but over the last few years, celebrit...
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‘It’s a wait-and-see situation’: I’m 63 and diagnosed with lymphoma. Should I take my Social Security next year?
“My plan is to continue working as long as I’m able to do so and invest my Social Security benefits while...
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I’m 64 with two sons, but only one works in the family firm. Should I leave him 70% of the business?
“I have some reservations about the long-term stability of my younger son’s marriage.”...
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Here are the key things Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said — and didn’t say — while Americans were sleeping Thursday night
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh had an opportunity Thursday night to shape expectations heading into the cen...
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Tesla finally delivers on its promise to create a flying car
Tesla’s demonstration of a levitating Roadster sports car was “an engineering flex with no commercial valu...
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Don’t ditch tech stocks just yet. Make these moves to take advantage of the latest AI reset.
Investors have a ‘love-hate relationship’ with tech stocks now — and experts recommend selectively hunti...
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How a midterm sweep by Democrats could turn this tech selloff into a tech crash
Popular AI names are under pressure again this week — but the pain could worsen after the Nov. 3 election....
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Pepsi loses more ground in the soda wars, as KFC switches to Coke
As more people switch to Coke, some analysts are getting more worried about the state of archrival Pepsi....
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Are we spending our retirement money in the right order? Our plan is: Social Security, annuities, cash — then IRA.
Spending all your cash first can make your income surge in later years....
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This one governor’s race could derail the AI trade that’s powered the stock market
Here’s the Nov. 3 contest that “presents the biggest election-specific risk,” analysts say....
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CoreWeave’s polarizing stock rebounds as Wall Street squares off about AI spending
Wall Street’s views on CoreWeave are starkly divisive as investors pay more attention to the financial detai...
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Big pharma stocks close near all-time highs as tech selloff pushes investors toward safer bets
Shares of AbbVie, Eli Lilly and Gilead Sciences closed near record highs...
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CoreWeave investors are feeling spooked, as the company’s stock and bonds see fresh pressure
It’s getting more expensive for investors to buy protection against a CoreWeave default....
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Tesla may finally debut a flying car today, after testing fans’ patience for nearly a decade
Elon Musk is set to reintroduce the Roadster sports car, possibly equipped with SpaceX thrusters....
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Investors are dumping AI stocks as ‘tech wreck’ worsens. Here’s where they’re turning now.
The continued selloff in the AI trade is forcing investors to ditch highflying tech for relative safety of gov...
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Nvidia and other chip stocks face renewed pressure as AI fears swell
Reported details about Anthropic’s financial progress are adding to concerns about the health of the AI ecos...
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‘I like the idea of a big return’: My financial adviser wants me to invest $350,000 in a UAE data center. Is this risky?
“I know you’re not supposed to put money you can’t afford to lose into speculative stuff.”...
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There’s a ‘monstrous bull market’ developing under the surface of the S&P 500. This hedge-fund manager tells you where it’s at.
The index may not move much because the stocks with the biggest weightings lag, but there’s a bull market st...
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This 30-year market veteran is alarmed by a record-chasing S&P 500. Here’s where he’s investing instead.
Steven Jon Kaplan sees a completely irrational stock market right now, and investors ignoring a perfectly safe...
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Medicare open enrollment is here. What to know about deadlines, options and more.
The open-enrollment period goes from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7....
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Meet the baby chasers — they’re transforming the housing market and solving the childcare crisis
Baby boomers have been the biggest force driving home sales over the last few years. Many of them are moving t...
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Will mortgage rates stay above 7% in 2027? Signs point to yes.
Two new forecasts spell bad news for home buyers and sellers...
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Micron, Nvidia and other chip stocks face renewed pressure as AI fears swell
Reported details about Anthropic’s financial progress are adding to concerns about the health of the AI ecos...
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TSMC’s CEO sees no sign of a slowdown as chip foundry reports record profit
The semiconductor foundry announced third-quarter net profits of 763.34 Taiwanese new dollars, marking a recor...
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‘New Girl’ star Jake Johnson lists lush and private Pasadena estate for $3.3 million
Jake Johnson is looking to sell his four-bedroom, four-bathroom Southern California property, which offers app...
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I’m 64 years old, with two sons, but only one works in the family firm. Should I leave him 70% of the business?
“I have some reservations about the long-term stability of my younger son’s marriage.”...
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This 30-year market veteran is alarmed by a near-record S&P 500. Here’s where he’s investing instead.
Steven Jon Kaplan sees a completely irrational stock market right now, and investors ignoring a perfectly safe...
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TSMC CEO sees no sign of a slowdown as chip foundry reports record profit
The semiconductor foundry announced third-quarter net profits of 763.34 Taiwanese new dollars, marking a recor...
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Why the AI trade is not set up for a rebound like July’s, according to JPMorgan
Fewer shorts, buybacks ending, no inflows and too many longs imply no recovery is imminent, says a JPMorgan s...
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The AI trade is splintering as inflation fears rattle hyped-up tech stocks
Investors are wondering if steep inflation and increased borrowing costs could derail the AI buildout....
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Anthropic’s slowing growth could be the AI trade’s latest red flag
Anthropic’s revenue growth appears to be cooling as the company prepares for its public debut, further stoki...
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The COLA wars are coming for Social Security
The annual cost-of-living adjustment may soon be capped, curtailed, means-tested or scrapped altogether under...
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From a record high to a 10% drop in just two months: Why small-cap stocks have unraveled so fast
Buckle up: Small-cap stocks just hit a market milestone they’d rather avoid....
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Big banks see risks in financing the AI boom, but are happy to keep writing the checks
The CEO’s the U.S.’s biggest banks all chimed in on the risks of related to the massive AI buildout, but h...
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You’re probably too invested in equities. Why a 60-40 portfolio is still the smart way to go.
For most of U.S. history, an all-stock and a 60-40 portfolio have run neck-and-neck for trailing 30-year retur...
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Rocket Lab’s stock slides as the company pushes back Neutron’s first launch
Neutron, a medium-lift rocket meant to rival SpaceX’s Falcon 9, will no longer launch this year....
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My sister moved in with our mother, 78, and says she deserves the $925,000 family home. Is she right?
“The house is worth $925,000 and mom owns it outright. She also has $480,000 in investments.”...
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Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026.
The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of...
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What to expect at the next Fed meeting now that rate-hike odds are rising
Market participants and economists are split on the question of whether or not the Federal Reserve will raise...
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‘Some people did everything right’: I lost my home in the Great Recession. I rent in my 50s. Why is that judged as failure?
”I earn $110,000 a year.”...
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Why Dell’s stock was one of the S&P 500’s biggest laggards on Wednesday
An analyst sees limited room for Dell and HPE shares to continue climbing, as dynamics could shift within the...
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CoreWeave’s AI bonds tumble, raising red flags for the wider market
CoreWeave’s bonds issued six months ago fell to 81 cents on the dollar earlier Wednesday, yielding more than...
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Rising diesel prices have helped fuel inflation — and we’re about to see how much worse it could get
Consumer inflation just came in hot. Thursday will provide more clues on the impact of record diesel prices ah...
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Your Social Security check will rise an average of $75 a month — will it be able to keep up with inflation?
The 3.6% COLA for 2027 is aimed at helping more than 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with the cost of livin...
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Rising bond yields and higher inflation leave the Fed trapped in a rate-hike dilemma
There isn’t any way to spin Wednesday’s hot consumer-price index report as good, especially when looking a...
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3 things that are driving inflation higher
Struggling with elevated prices? You don’t have to look much further than your local gas station....
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Investing, not homeownership, is the No. 1 milestone that makes Gen Z renters feel successful
“Instead of focusing on homeownership, many are prioritizing financial freedom and debt-free living.”...
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Will mortgage rates stay above 7% in 2027?
Two new forecasts spell bad news for home buyers and sellers...
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These unpopular solutions could rescue Social Security’s finances. Here’s who could pay the most.
Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that a...
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I lost my home in the Great Recession. I still rent in my 50s. Why is that judged as failure?
”I earn $110,000 a year.”...
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BlackRock now manages assets equal to half the size of the U.S. economy after 15% growth
Fund-management giant BlackRock said Wednesday that assets under management are nearly $15.5 trillion after gr...
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How Iran’s $2 trillion threat puts your AI stocks at risk
The Fed admits it can’t cool Big Tech’s spending spree. Tehran says it can, and it just named the targets....
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Micron wins praise from Elon Musk for not being too greedy
Top memory-chip providers have ample room to raise prices further, but Musk thinks Micron isn’t squeezing it...
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My wife says we can’t afford to retire. I vetoed her $8,000 trip to Italy. We’re in our 60s and have $4 million. Do I keep working?
“I worry about healthcare, long-term care, inflation, a long bear market and living to 95.”...
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Your Social Security check will rise 3.6% next year, but will it be able to keep up with inflation?
The COLA is aimed at helping about 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation....
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‘I earn $110,000 a year’: I lost my home in the Great Recession. I’m renting in my 50s. Why is that judged as failure?
“I lost my job and eventually my home — and it’s still hard.”...
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Investors have made big bets on tech stocks. Here’s why one strategist just downgraded the sector.
Slowing flows into tech stocks as valuations deteriorate has one strategist lowering the firm’s rating on te...
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The truth about being a landlord in retirement
Investing in rental property isn’t easy or ‘passive’...
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My wife says we can’t afford to retire, so I vetoed her $8,000 trip to Italy. We have $4 million saved. Do I keep working?
“I worry about healthcare, long-term care, inflation, a long bear market and living to 95.”...
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BlackRock’s assets equal half the size of the U.S. economy after 15% growth
Fund-management giant BlackRock said Wednesday that assets under management are nearly $15.5 trillion after gr...
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Charles Schwab and DoorDash ranked among bargain stocks that could lead the market higher
Third-quarter earnings growth is expected to be driven by energy and semiconductor companies, but what if the...
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Here’s how much the AI boom is contributing to inflation, according to Goldman Sachs calculations
Goldman Sachs economists have calculated how much the AI boom has contributed to inflation....
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Bank of America adds a profit miss to the misery of a $1.2 billion government fine
Bank of America’s stock falls as investor disappointment over the $1.2 billion government fine added to the...
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What analysts are watching with key semiconductor maker TSMC set to report results
Analysts at JPMorgan and Citigroup see further revenue growth for the semiconductor foundry, even after alread...
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Chip bellwether ASML says customers are already asking to place orders — for 2030
The Dutch supplier for the semiconductor industry said there is strong interest in placing orders for 2029 and...
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‘Sopranos’ star Steven Van Zandt is selling his Greenwich Village penthouse for $19 million
Musician and actor Steven Van Zandt is ready to part with his Greenwich Village penthouse, hiking the price up...
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My sister moved in with our mother, 78, and now says she deserves the $925,000 family home. Is she right?
“The house is worth $925,000 and mom owns it outright. She also has $480,000 in investments.”...
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Micron’s stock extends declines as China competition heats up
Even Elon Musk says Chinese memory-chip makers are catching up....
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Was Broadcom CEO bullish or bearish on AI? ‘Gamblers’ comment creates storm.
The comments made by Broadcom’s CEO at a conference in Singapore have been cited as a reason for microchip s...
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Six Flags’ stock slumps near 17-year low after fatal incident
A fatal accident on a Six Flags Entertainment roller coaster sent shares of the amusement-park operator tumbli...
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Chip stocks suffer worst stretch in 16 months as AI fatigue grips the market
Anticipation is building for Anthropic’s investor day, as Wall Street grows less patient with heavy AI spend...
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AI fatigue is gripping the market and driving chip stocks toward their worst stretch in 16 months
Anticipation is building for Anthropic’s investor day as Wall Street grows less patient with heavy AI spendi...
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Who should pay for my birthday dinner — me, or my guests?
“I just end up paying for other people’s birthday dinners a lot, as well as my own, which is an imbalance....
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AST SpaceMobile’s stock is feeling the heat from SpaceX’s wireless plans
AST’s commercial rollout could face delays due to satellite-launch challenges and SpaceX’s growing ambitio...
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How to read your body’s warning signs years before you get sick
Most of us don’t just want to live longer lives. We want to live longer and healthier lives....
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New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street
New proposals from the Securities and Exchange Commission will tilt the scales in favor of Wall Street and aga...
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Gen Z renters are the only group more likely to feel successful by investing than buying a house
“Instead of focusing on homeownership, many are prioritizing financial freedom and debt-free living.”...
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Fake shopping sprees and ‘happiness insurance’: The latest fintech apps reveal our financial anxieties
Fintech companies are catching on to how Americans are altering their financial habits, and they’ve created...
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Six Flags’ stock slumps toward 16-year low after fatal incident
A fatal accident on a Six Flags Entertainment roller coaster sent shares of the amusement-park operator near t...
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Hedge-fund legend Paul Tudor Jones says the stock market faces a really challenging 2027. Here’s why.
U.S. stocks could face a serious test in 2027 as a tsunami of new equity issuance threatens to upend the artif...
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Who should pay for a birthday dinner? I always treat my guests.
“I feel like I just end up paying for other people’s birthday dinners a lot, as well as my own, which is a...
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My wife says we can’t afford to retire, yet she wants to take an $8,000 trip to Italy. We have $4 million. Do I keep working?
“I worry about healthcare, long-term care, inflation, a long bear market and living to 95.”...
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‘I am a pretty cautious person’: My financial adviser wants me to invest $350,000 in a UAE data center. Is this risky?
“I like my life, but I also like the idea of a big return after years of putting money into my 401(k).”...
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Raising taxes on investments, estates and benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here’s who could pay the most.
Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that a...
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‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli is in trouble with regulators again, this time for influencing biopharma stocks
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states say Shkreli should be held in contempt...
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‘Superintelligence’ may never arrive, Deutsche Bank says. What that could mean for the U.S. economy.
Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid said he sees productivity gains from artificial-intelligence adoption as having the...
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What to expect from Europe’s most valuable company before it kicks off tech earnings
ASML will report its third-quarter financial earnings before the opening bell in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Wed...
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UnitedHealth keeps medical costs under control — and raises its outlook again
The health-insurance giant said its medical-cost ratio was 88.4% in the third quarter of this year as the comp...
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Options traders expect wild stock-market swings beginning later this month. Here are 4 things to watch.
After an eventful summer, U.S. stocks appear to have hit a pocket of calm. Over the past few sessions, trading...
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A SpaceX launch shortage is fueling a $100 billion investing spree
A commercial-launch bottleneck has spurred an unprecedented wave of investment in space infrastructure and app...
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U.S. wealth has shifted to stocks from homes. There are big reasons to worry.
The four-year bull market in stocks is riding high because of the AI boom. But it’s also increasing the cos...
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Six Flags’ stock slumps near 52-week lows after fatal accident
A fatal accident on a Six Flags Entertainment roller coaster sent shares of the amusement-park operator near t...
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The South Korean stock market is in free fall, and these are the reasons
The Korean market rises on falls on expectations for profitability of the semiconductor industry and how long...
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Why the world’s No. 1 fund manager has just changed its mind on bonds for the first time in six years
After six years, BlackRock finds opportunities in government bonds....
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The SpaceX threat could loom over AT&T’s stock for a prolonged stretch, analyst cautions
Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon no longer recommends any of the major telecommunications stocks as he warns of...
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The global economy is starting to look K-shaped. Here are the winners and losers, and where the U.S. fits.
IMF sees a split global economy, with countries less exposed to the oil shock and benefiting from AI demand pu...
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Why Ciena, Lumentum and other optical stocks were among the market’s biggest losers on Monday
The sharp moves could partly be a reaction to recent cautious commentary on AI spending....
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Nvidia and AMD shares fall as new AI announcements fail to re-energize investors
The chip makers introduced hardware and software designs for future AI data centers, but the revenue potential...
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Brazilian stocks are breaking out as investors look for opportunities beyond tech
Brazil’s presidential election is powering optimism in the country’s stock market — and capturing the at...
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Investors worry the bull market is getting old. But history shows it can continue to age gracefully.
Contrary to a widespread current worry among some on Wall Street, bull markets do not die of old age,...
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Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ collides with real-world problems of dwindling fuel supplies
Oil markets were struggling on Monday to gauge how President Donald Trump’s new declaration of an “energy...
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Meta is back on the AI leaderboard with its new family of Wonder models
The company’s stock was up more than 3% following the release of Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, which ana...
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Here’s how much extra money could be in your monthly Social Security check next year
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment will boost retirees’ monthly budgets. But will it be enough?...
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‘The house is worth $925,000’: My sister moved in with our mother, 78, and says she deserves the family home. Is she right?
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Buy these stocks as plays on Google’s big spending, analyst says
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These stocks could be the future winners — and losers — of a massive shift in IT spending
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Winter heating costs are expected to be 8.3% higher than last year. But could El Niño help?
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Microsoft hits a big milestone that solidifies its revival
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Micron makes a statement with the latest clue about its cash windfall
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Legal battle continues as Dolly Parton’s estate claims nephew put up barbed wire to avoid summons
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Here’s why Goldman Sachs just flipped bullish on stocks for the rest of the year
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The bond market is doing the Fed’s job, and that could be good news for stocks, says Morgan Stanley strategist
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‘The prospectus looks impressive’: My financial adviser wants me to invest $350,000 in a UAE data center. Is this risky?
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Fed officials want to hold off a rate hike this month. Will this week’s inflation data let them?
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Mired in their worst losing streak in years, small caps could be the best way for investors to play crucial CPI data
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My sister moved in with our widowed mother, 78, and says she deserves the family home. Is she right?
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This five-star money manager shares three stock picks, including one betting on dying American malls
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The bull market is turning 4 years old — but yields could crash the party
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We’re about to get a huge read on whether earnings can keep propping up the stock market
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Bank earnings to shed the first light on how higher yields are affecting the economy
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A friend in her 80s fell down her basement stairs. Is this a hidden danger lurking in people’s home?
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‘I feel like a loser’: My stock portfolio is swinging wildly. Is it finally time to worry?
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S&P 500 at 10,000 or bust: New ETF offers investors all-or-nothing bet on the index
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‘What you don’t know is greater than anything you do know’: How Ray Dalio would build a portfolio to withstand a popping AI bubble
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Why Nvidia’s stock is dodging the AI credit scare that is crushing Broadcom and Oracle
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Winter is coming and energy bills are climbing. ‘Everything just keeps going up.’
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‘I feel like a loser’: My stock portfolio is swinging wildly. Should I be worried?
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Trump taps Russia to boost global diesel supplies ahead of midterms. It may be ‘too little, too late,’ says strategist.
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Why you need to take a closer look at your favorite stock index
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Microsoft is nearing a big milestone that solidifies its revival
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As AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares fall, Wall Street assesses the growing SpaceX threat
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Country music star Zach Bryan buys $18 million, 40-acre Tennessee estate after getting married
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Here’s how Treasury yields could rise to 6% — even without market upheaval
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‘I feel like a loser’: I check my ETFs every day. They’re up one minute, down the next. Should I be worried?
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Hurricane Isaias to ‘stress test’ oil markets already hobbled by tight fuel supplies
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Taxing stocks, estates and employee benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here’s who could pay the most.
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‘I have no children’: My aunt gave me $50,000 for a down payment. Now she wants me to leave my home to her two children.
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Flu season is already here. Here’s what to know about this year’s flu shots.
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Elon Musk is now richer than any American ever — and it’s not even close
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More evidence that broad-market index funds remain unbeatable, even in the era of AI stock-picking
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AI chip stocks wobble even as investors get clarity on a key OpenAI issue
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Kalshi is coming for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ fans
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Millions of Americans will have fewer options during Medicare open enrollment this year
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Mortgage rates are soaring. In America, the smart money rents.
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Here’s how much stocks could fall if the Democrats sweep Congress, according to BofA
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Is iPhone 18 demand cooling off? Here’s how deep Apple reportedly is cutting component orders.
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Aging bull: Why this 4-year-old stock-market rally still packs a punch
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GLP-1 drugs could ease back and knee pain, but doctors say there are risks for older adults
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Why one Wall Street firm sees parallels to the late 1970s and recommends shorting U.S. stocks
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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo set to sell $7 million Tennessee home he gave her in divorce
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are bidding farewell to their $7 million Tennessee home, which the country singer han...
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Why the price of this one ETF has gone exponential
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‘I feel like a loser’: My ETFs go up one day and crash the next. Is this a bad sign?
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SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile plans are pressuring AT&T and Verizon shares
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A big AI super PAC tried to follow crypto’s playbook to influence the midterms. Critics say it’s not working out.
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Feel like a pumpkin-spice burrito? Analysts try to wrap their heads around a possible Starbucks-Chipotle tie-up.
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PepsiCo CEO’s message to employees: If you’re not producing growth, you’re out
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Micron, Nvidia and AI chip stocks fall as report on OpenAI’s revenue causes ‘undue concern’
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Ken Paxton is right. Tax cuts will mean Social Security and Medicare cuts.
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Bond yields fall as the Treasury market passes a crucial test of investor confidence
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The options market is reminding investors there’s a cure for rising bond yields — higher yields
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Florida is voting on whether to slash property taxes. Here’s who it would benefit — and hurt.
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My husband inherited $3 million. He wants a vacation home, but I want to save for retirement. Who’s right?
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The Treasury market is facing a crucial vote of investor confidence
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Why a longtime skeptic of Palantir’s stock is finally saying it’s time to buy
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I keep comparing myself to my more financially successful friends. How can I stop?
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How to provide guaranteed retirement income while paying no commissions
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French bonds are suffering through their worst decade since 1803 — and investors are bracing for more pain
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I’m a 68-year-old widow and give money to my two adult children. Am I putting my retirement at risk?
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Samsung just did something no tech company has ever done, but investors still aren’t satisfied
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A true ‘nuclear renaissance’ is taking shape, and these stocks could be big winners
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A strategist who called the Asian financial crisis sees parallels with the AI boom
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Tesla’s big AI gamble puts its EV business under a microscope
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After a 33% gain in the first half, this fund manager grew tired of the AI trade. Here’s where he’s looking now.
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Rising yields are quietly crashing the stock market’s earlier winners of 2026
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Options traders are betting on a dramatic drop in interest rates
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Higher yields are taking their toll on all areas of the stock market, except the one that matters
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The ‘Magnificent Seven’ are now big enough to move the economy. Why that could be a problem.
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Washington and Wall Street chose to delay paying their bills — and to put them on your tab
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SpaceX may chase ‘stunning’ AI returns by taking on a lot of debt to buy Nvidia chips
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Stocks are increasingly their own best hedge. This chart shows why.
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Microsoft and Nvidia are teaming up on a supercharged AI laptop
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Fed’s minutes show no appetite for a series of interest-rate hikes
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College students have to use credit cards just to cover basic living expenses. Here’s what it’s costing them.
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These decisions you make in your 20s — not your income — determine whether you’ll spend decades in debt or retire comfortably
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This part of the bond market offers compelling yields with minimal risk
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Micron’s ridiculously cheap stock could triple from here, according to this analyst’s math
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A Laguna Beach gem renovated by Diane Keaton is up for grabs for $10.3 million
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Josh Brolin sells Atlanta-area mansion for $4 million after slashing price
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Longtime tech bull Dan Ives says these are his top tech plays going into 2027
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AMD’s chief executive is planning to invest ‘tens of billions’ as Asian tour addresses supply-chain chokepoints
AMD’s CEO has been meeting executives in Taiwan and South Korea....
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SpaceX reportedly is looking to borrow as much money as the company generates in revenue to buy Nvidia chips
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Meta stock scores a rare ‘golden cross’ buy signal as investors swarm to its top-charting AI agent
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These two hard-hit stocks are poised for a comeback, says fund manager
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Intel investors get some reassurance from Elon Musk over a major chip endeavor
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How one trend-following fund outperformed rivals by bringing humans back into the decision-making process
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A popular tech fund is now overbought. That’s no reason to sell, history shows.
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Meta stock achieves a golden cross as shares thrive since Muse introduction
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‘People in the U.S. need to wake up’: As a mortgage loan officer, I rejected applications from wealthy couples. Here’s why.
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Oct. 9 has loomed large in stock-market history. Why investors still shouldn’t buy into an October jinx.
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The S&P 500 is back in record territory as the ‘Magnificent Seven’ ride to the rescue
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How Meta’s stock can surge to $1,000, according to the biggest bull on Wall Street
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My brother-in-law convinced his parents to sign over their home and life savings to buy a $3 million compound. Do I intervene?
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These 5 chip stocks are cheaper than the S&P 500 — and offer faster growth
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Loneliness and social isolation can take six years off your life
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Fed minutes coming tomorrow could give markets important clues about future rate hikes
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Prediction markets are coming for pop culture
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Worse than taking away your parents’ car keys? Taking away their cell phone. How to protect your aging parents.
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As a mortgage loan officer, I rejected wealthy couples. Here’s what can get your application declined.
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Elon Musk’s wealth surpasses $1 trillion — making it higher than these countries’ GDPs
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America’s favorite index is misleading investors about the state of the stock market
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Google makes a fresh bet on nuclear power as the AI energy crunch intensifies
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Wall Street is hyping AI. This fund manager is betting instead on fires, HVAC and Berkshire Hathaway.
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America’s renters are emerging as a political movement
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Former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo buys a 7-acre Hamptons estate for $9.6 million cash
Andrew Cuomo has splashed out $9.6 million in cash on a sprawling Hamptons estate—nearly a year after the Ne...
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My brother-in-law convinced his parents to sign over their home and savings to buy a $3 million compound. Do I intervene?
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The S&P 500 is facing rate chaos and narrow breadth. Why one Goldman Sachs insider is still bullish on stocks.
Stocks are not expensive in an historical context, seasonal factors are supportive and Goldman Sachs hedge fun...
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Michael Burry says he’s sold out of his top holding — for now
Michael Burry, the contrarian ex-hedge-fund manager chronicled in The Big Short, is selling his top holding at...
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Elon Musk’s wealth tops $1 trillion. These entire countries produce less.
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Should I put my nest egg in a 30-year Treasury bond?
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Trump is promising $90 Medicare rebate checks ahead of the midterms. Here’s the hidden cost.
The president is betting that he can make seniors forget rising healthcare costs...
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This rare stock-market divide means an elevated chance of a big surge — or a deep plunge
There’s a huge and rare divergence between the two-month returns of the Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Aver...
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This new AI model could help America close a technological gap with China
Nvidia-backed Reflection AI announced Beam, a new ultra-efficient open model that boasts capabilities on par w...
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The case for Nvidia’s stock to march even higher after clinching its first record high in months
Analysts highlight the stock’s cheap valuation and the chip maker’s central role in the AI ecosystem....
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AI chatbots recommend shopping at Walmart over just about anywhere else, analysts find
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Investors see big opportunity in ferocious 2026 bond-market rout
The bond market rout of 2026 may be jolting markets, but it’s also gaining a important following among saver...
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SpaceX’s stock could actually be a bargain, according to this metric
The stock is expensive when valued solely by operating profit, but SpaceX is cheaper than Meta and Alphabet wh...
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Saudi Aramco’s CEO may be too downbeat about the road to restocking global oil supplies
Some see record oil production and more alternative routes for delivery once the Strait of Hormuz fully opens....
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Microsoft’s blazing stock comeback isn’t even close to being over, analyst says
Microsoft looks like a winning play in an environment where investors are looking for safer bets on the AI tre...
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Western Digital and Seagate shares bounce back as analysts downplay the Toshiba threat
Even if Toshiba doubles its capacity, analysts say it has a ways to go to catch up with Western Digital and Se...
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I got a $499 body scan to see if I have cancer. Here’s what I learned.
Our healthcare system is designed to diagnose the presence or absence of disease, one organ at a time. That me...
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Intel’s stock drops after Musk hints at an additional partner for big chip venture
Intel may not be the only semiconductor company tapped to help with chip manufacturing for the Terafab project...
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I bought a $126 concert ticket for my sister and now she can’t go. What’s the latest I can resell my ticket to break even?
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The bond selloff is opening up rare opportunities for investors. Here is where to look, says one major bank.
The chief investment office at Standard Chartered said bond and money markets have been overly hawkish on the...
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Bitcoin’s big bounce has graduated to a longer-term uptrend. Is it too late to buy?
A bullish “golden cross” technical pattern has appeared for the first time in more than three years. The l...
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An AI ‘reality check’ may take the S&P 500 to 5,000. Here are the trades to make, this strategist says.
Keep an eye on artificial-intelligence spending in the upcoming earnings season, Panmure Liberum’s Joachim K...
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Musk hints TSMC may join his mega chip venture, and Intel’s stock is taking a hit
Intel shares are taking a hit on Monday after a report that TSMC may help with Elon Musk’s Terafab factory....
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‘People in the U.S. need to wake up’: As a mortgage loan officer, I rejected wealthy couples due to overspending. We’re all heading for trouble.
“We’d better get real quick or we’re going to have a financial crisis that makes the Great Recession of...
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Go ahead and get that poetry degree. Republican law won’t prevent people with humanities majors from getting student loans.
The vast majority of bachelor’s and graduate degree programs pass new rules meant to hold colleges accountab...
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‘The pain was excruciating’: A friend in her 80s fell down her basement stairs. Could it have been avoided?
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Tyler Perry lists huge Beverly Hills mansion for $57 million: ‘Yep, moving to Puerto Rico’
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Larry Ellison to list Palm Beach property for $165 million
Billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is planning to bid farewell to the third-largest oceanfront parcel...
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What Bessent is now saying after bond yields didn’t stop rising on ‘I am the house’ remark
In a televisxed interview with Axios, Treasury Secretary Bessent defended his department’s record in the bon...
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The average U.S. stock is quietly getting crushed. Morgan Stanley says these ones are worth buying now.
Investors have fallen out of love with a large chunk of stocks, such as industrials, and Morgan Stanley sees a...
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Micron’s historic cash bonanza is set to rain down on investors
Micron is taking in more cash than Apple and Nvidia. It’ll soon start doling that money out to shareholders...
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This $23 billion software deal was struck at a decade-low valuation, as AI winner takes out loser
Schneider Electric, the maker of electrical equipment that has thrived from the AI build-out, on Monday struck...
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Corporate America has never been this upbeat about future profits
As third-quarter earnings kick off this week, more companies than ever have expressed optimism about their bot...
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Fed minutes coming this week could give markets important clues about future rate hikes
Minutes from the September meeting may provide extra context, as the real fed-funds rate is now surprisingly l...
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October can be a scary month for stocks. Here’s what investors need to watch this year.
If stocks see another big swoon this year, investors already know why....
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You might be shocked by how many stocks are in a bear market right now
The S&P 500 was trading within 2 percentage points of its record closing high on Tuesday, but dig a little bit...
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These companies look set to face high-profile hearings and other scrutiny if Democrats win the House
Law and lobbying firms in Washington, D.C., are telling companies to prepare for a new level of scrutiny, sinc...
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As Treasury yields touch generational highs, investors brace for the market fallout
The surge in bond yields to generational highs has investors around the world watching and worrying about what...
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I bought a $126 concert ticket for my sister and now she can’t go. Will I be able to make a profit selling the ticket?
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The next big AI battle is all about cuteness
Meta and other tech companies are betting that fuzzy mascots can win over AI skeptics....
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The U.S. jobs market just took a turn for the worse. Or did it?
The bottom didn’t drop out of the labor market after a poor September U.S. jobs report. But what it did show...
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I made $500,000 from a stock sale in my IRA. Could this change my retirement?
Diversification and tax planning go hand-in-hand....
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Switching jobs to get higher pay works best in these industries
Finding a new job is one way to get a pay increase at a time when inflation has been outpacing wage growth....
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This city saw 1 in 3 home sellers slash their asking price in September to attract reluctant buyers
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Famed former Boston Celtics commentator lists sunny Boston penthouse for $1.5 million
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Amazon is hiking chip-rental prices and reportedly moving Nvidia processors off the balance sheet
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Brazil is holding an election — and for the stock market, there’s more to gain than to lose, says fund manager
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30-year mortgage rate posts biggest jump in four years — to nearly 7.3%
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Google is sending its first AI data center to space
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Angelina Jolie sells L.A. mansion with illustrious Hollywood history for $24.75 million
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Boeing was at risk of losing all fighter-jet production altogether. Now the stock is up on a new Navy contract.
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Celebrity couple Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg are selling $2.8 million Illinois home
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Bond yields move relentlessly higher, as Wall Street wonders how much more tech stocks can take
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This AI startup has only 14 employees — and a fresh $10 billion valuation
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AMD makes a big bet on the next era of AI with World Labs acquisition
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SpaceX sends its Starship rocket to orbit for the first time — but not without some hiccups
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The U.S. and China agree to $60 billion in tariff cuts on products like dolls and fireworks. Rare earths remain a sticking point.
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Dolly Parton planned for her estate. The fight with her nephew shows why that matters.
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Nvidia is right: Its stock is a bargain by this measure
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MongoDB’s stock is down more than 20% as CEO decamps to Meta
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SpaceX sends its Starship rocket to orbit for the first time
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How Muse and other AI agents could spark a bank run, according to an economist
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A pullback is brewing, say these strategists who have examined every drawdown since 1956
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Nvidia makes a statement with historic $150 billion buyback announcement
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The history of this market’s bad-breadth signal points to risks ahead
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‘Sex and the City’ star Chris Noth is selling his ‘breathtaking’ Greenwich Village apartment for $1.5 million
“Sex and the City” star Chris Noth is moving on from his longtime New York City apartment, listing the lux...
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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens list a $1.2 million Texas home near Houston
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‘I feel like he’s holding me back’: I have $8 million. My husband resents my success. Should I pay for more things?
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‘I want to make her proud’: My mother, a divorcée, died and I’m her executor. Do I need to file for probate?
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Look closer, and Wall Street’s rally is showing cracks
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Micron could dethrone Nvidia and become the biggest driver of S&P 500 profit growth
Micron is increasingly important to the S&P 500, and its earnings report has become “a market event in and o...
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‘We lived within our means’: I earned $30,000 as a pastor and still retired comfortably. Why don’t you tell people that?
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Why bond-market volatility hasn’t spilled over into stocks
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China is playing a different game when it comes to AI
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Meta turned Muse into a viral hit. Now comes the hard part.
Meta is quickly racking up downloads for its Muse AI assistant, but the next step for Mark Zuckerberg is getti...
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Microsoft’s stock has roared back to life, closing at its highest level of the year
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A ‘death cross’ is coming for the dollar. Why Trump will be happy.
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Microsoft’s stock has roared back to life and is now headed for its highest close of the year
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Trump’s ban on Canadian alcohol starts Tuesday, but these well-known brands will avoid it
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Apple’s expensive new iPhones could be a double-edged sword for the company
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Micron investors should get ready for a seesaw ride, analyst says
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How do I know when to ask someone out? I’m 21 and I don’t want to waste my money or my time.
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Choosing these AI-exposed college majors could dent your job prospects — and lower your pay
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This is why you might see 8% mortgage rates soon
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I’m 77, pay rent and live off Social Security, but I help homeless people. Why are so many people going hungry?
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The stock market could be due for a nasty selloff, judging by these two signals
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The options market is sending a contrarian signal about oil prices
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My friend is terminally ill. Should she sell her rental home and pay $100,000 in capital gains?
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Why investors aren’t buying yet another attempt by the Treasury Department to calm the rattled bond market
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Akamai’s stock is surging. A $12 billion Anthropic deal reveals its powerful edge over cloud providers.
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After capital-markets day flop, Novo strikes licensing deal that sends a Swedish company’s stock soaring
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‘We were wrong.’ Why Morgan Stanley changed its tune on the U.S. dollar — and what it expects now.
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