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U.S. stock futures little changed as investors ponder the Fed’s next move

U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday after a quiet week on Wall Street, as investors await hints from the Fed concerning the outlook for interest rates....

4 days ago

Here’s the real reason oil prices aren’t moving higher

Oil prices are not higher largely because the world does not want as much oil as it used to — and that’s arguably the more troubling story....

5 days ago

The Mediterranean diet is the best out there. Here’s why Americans struggle with it.

It’s not just about eating well. It’s about cooking at home and sharing those meals with friends and family....

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Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer

Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation....

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Owning a home is overrated. Renting is now often a much better money move.

There are better ways to think about investments than homeownership....

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An active fund holding a whopping 800 stocks is beating major indexes. Here’s how.

For diversification in the stock market, there are actively managed alternatives to index funds....

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Social Security recipients will get more money next year. Here’s how much the COLA may boost benefits.

Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment could be as much as 3.6% in 2027....

6 days ago

Nvidia, Intel, Google: Wall Street is partying like it’s 1999

The signs are all around that Wall Street is back in that dangerous atmosphere of giddy euphoria that those with long memories will remember from the infamous dot-com bubble of the late 1990s....

6 days ago

AI inflation is putting even more pressure on the Fed. Could higher interest rates be next?

One thing the Federal Reserve could always count on to keep inflation low was falling prices for computers, cell phones and other high-tech stuff — but not anymore....

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Ballet flats are so popular that even brands like Birkenstock and Crocs are cashing in on the trend

Ballerina shoes are back in style thanks in part to nostalgia — plus Gen Z shoppers who are even pairing them with running shorts....

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I’m 63 and a retired CPA. I have a $1.2 million 401(k). Do I need a Roth conversion?

“I don’t expect my marginal tax rate to be materially different in the future.”...

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This old-school way of investing money is better than ever — even in the age of AI and mega-IPOs

The “golden ratio” for portfolio construction — 60% stocks, 40% bonds — works again, but after a few tweaks,...

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The ‘Hindenburg Omen’ keeps flashing. Should investors worry about a stock-market crash?

Among the more popular indicators monitored by Wall Street’s technical strategists, the “Hindenburg Omen” definitely has the coolest name — and is among the more controversial....

6 days ago

Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on the U.S. housing market with a fresh bet on this stock

Berkshire Hathaway has upped its bet on the U.S. housing market, and also boosted its stakes in Alphabet and Delta Air Lines....

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16 beaten-down AI stocks that are beloved by BofA analysts

A recent selloff in AI-linked stocks offers opportunities for investors across the hardware, internet and energy sectors, according to analysts....

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Parents putting money in ‘Trump accounts’ could get a $2,500 tax break. Here’s how.

A proposed rule could let families do a “discount Roth conversion.”...

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Sandisk’s stock is extending its major rebound. This is the latest spark.

Analysts weighed in positively on the company’s new financial targets — helping to further a rally that’s brought shares up more than 60% from their recent low point....

6 days ago

Think interest rates are high now? These charts offers a different perspective.

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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking health-insurance CEO in federal court

Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing a UnitedHealthcare executive, pled guilty to federal stalking charges ahead of a high-profile state murder trial in New York set to begin next month....

6 days ago

A plan to save Social Security involves wealthy people paying more — without getting an increase in benefits

Eliminating the tax cap is just one of the proposals that could help shore up Social Security’s finances....

1 week ago

Drone stocks are soaring thanks to Trump’s new tariffs

Rally is being led by shares of Unusual Machines, which previously disclosed Donald Trump Jr. as an adviser....

1 week ago

Still trying to time the stock market? This chart shows why it’s tougher than you think.

The “fear of missing out” and “fear of topping out” may drive you to make mistakes....

1 week ago

I have $10 million and pay two advisers for financial help, but still have questions

If you don’t trust the money advice you’re getting from professionals, what are you paying for?...

1 week ago

Congress changed the rules around charitable giving. You’ll now save more money if you donate earlier in the year.

Congress changed three charitable-deduction rules this year. The most common way people give money to charities these days is now also probably the most expensive way....

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I have a 9-to-5 job and started dating a bartender. Can I have a future with someone who works nights?

“He usually doesn’t get off work until 4 a.m.”...

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Retail sales slump in July. Cheaper gas and Amazon Prime hangover are the chief culprits.

Sales at U.S. retailers fell in July for the first time in 14 months, but not because the economy sputtered. Americans spent less at gas stations because of lower oil prices and they bought less onlin...

1 week ago

U.S. national debt about to reach bleak $40 trillion milestone — and it’s likely hit $50 trillion soon

Bank of America’s chief equity strategist Michael Hartnett, expects that debt milestone will be reached by 2029. That’s creating some preferences for stocks over bonds....

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Tesla’s stock is bouncing. Here’s what the options market says you should do.

Here’s what the options market is saying you should do with Tesla’s stock, and as Target and Walmart report earnings next week....

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Rates are at multiyear highs, yet stocks hit fresh records. Here’s how long the defiance may last.

The relationship between bond yields and equities has turned negative again, says LPL Financial...

1 week ago

Batten down the hatches and allocate defensively because global liquidity has peaked, argues veteran strategist

In a world of rising interest rates, CrossBorder Capital’s Mike Howell believes investors should maintain a defensive posture, hedge against inflation, buy gold and commodities...

1 week ago

‘It’s a double-edged sword’: My husband got a $42,000 bonus. Will it wipe out our Affordable Care Act subsidy?

“We were advised to return the bonus and take out a home-equity loan.”...

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‘American Pie’ star Seann William Scott lists stunning Malibu waterfront home for $17.5 million

“Role Models” actor Seann William Scott is selling his longtime Malibu estate after an extensive renovation and listed it for more than four times the price he purchased it for 22 years ago....

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Reddit is joining the S&P 500 after months of speculation. Analysts have these concerns.

After past snubs, social-media site Reddit has landed a spot on the S&P 500, sending shares on an after-hours rally Thursday....

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Workday’s stock sees a record surge. Could a buyout spark a software revival?

Shares of the HR software company rose 18% on Thursday on reports of a potential private-equity acquisition....

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‘I didn’t know what else to do:’ Patients take their health-insurance battles to Facebook and LinkedIn

Pushed to their limits, patients are turning to social media to plead for help getting their medical care covered....

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More than half of Gen Z redirected money away from investing and toward sports betting over the past year

The results of a recent survey from wealth-management platform Betterment are making America’s financial advisers cringe....

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SpaceX set an IPO record. Now there’s hope that Anthropic could shatter it.

A new report says that some Anthropic investors expect the company to seek a $2 trillion to $3 trillion valuation, above SpaceX’s $1.7 trillion milestone....

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The average car loan is now $785 a month — and lasts for almost 6 years

Americans borrowed a record $211 billion to pay for their cars last quarter....

1 week ago

Why September is the worst month of the year for the stock market

The introduction of pumpkin-spice lattes to menus means the end of summer is approaching, along with positive vibes...

1 week ago

Sandisk’s stock is flying higher. Here are the new targets that are exciting Wall Street.

The memory-chip company just offered revenue-growth forecasts stretching to the end of the decade, and Sandisk expects to maintain its high profitability as the years go on....

1 week ago

These nontech stocks can ride the AI build-out for years

Massive spending on data centers and AI infrastructure can benefit “HALO” companies: hard assets, low obsolescence....

1 week ago

Your prescription drugs shouldn’t cost more than your mortgage. Inside the broken math that got us here.

We will never make medicine affordable if how to tie a drug’s price to its value is solely determined by the companies creating the drugs....

1 week ago

The 10 housing markets where the most sellers have listed their homes for less than what they paid

In some Sun Belt areas, nearly 1 in 5 sellers are asking for less than what they paid....

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These workers have charisma, confidence — and no fear of AI taking their jobs. They’re the personality hires.

Employers are looking for “coachability, curiosity, reliability and comfort asking for clarification.”...

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Dell’s stock has beaten Micron and AMD this year — and now it’s adding to its gains

Shares of Dell have roughly quadrupled in price this year, with Lenovo’s earnings report helping to drive the latest bout of momentum for the PC and server maker....

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Salesforce’s stock gets a boost as J.P. Morgan says AI fears are overblown

An analyst predicts 29% upside for Salesforce shares, citing some promising AI features....

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Wholesale inflation flattens out in July and price pressures ease

Wholesale prices were flat in July and inflation pressures in the guts of the economy also eased, adding to recent evidence of a slowdown in the rising cost of living....

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The AI boom is not just driving stocks — it’s also moving the foreign-exchange market

Interest-rate differentials, inflation trends and trade balances are usually thought of as drivers of foreign-exchange movement — but increasingly, the drivers in the currency market are companies loo...

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