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A prolonged war in Iran is the market’s real ‘black swan,’ says this strategist

A prolonged war in Iran is the market’s real ‘black swan,’ says this strategist

Alicia Levine, of BNY’s wealth management business, said markets have not priced in the possibility of the war in Iran l...

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Toyota stock rallies after company lowered sales guidance. Here’s how rare that is.

Toyota stock rallies after company lowered sales guidance. Here’s how rare that is.

Toyota Motor on Thursday saw an odd combination of a powerful stock-market gain after lowering its annual sales forecast...

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Richard Simmons’ L.A. estate sells for $3.8 million

Richard Simmons’ L.A. estate sells for $3.8 million

Over a year after Richard Simmons’ death, the fitness guru’s longtime home has sold to a buyer drawn to its rich history...

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Dow scores its best day in 18 months in a broad relief rally after Democrats sweep to power in Congress

Dow scores its best day in 18 months in a broad relief rally after Democrats sweep to power in Congress

Stocks surged, oil prices plunged and bond yields fell Wednesday on optimism around a quicker end to the Iran war now th...

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Most investors are blind to the possibility of a market crash. Here is the five-part strategy to survive one.

Most investors are blind to the possibility of a market crash. Here is the five-part strategy to survive one.

Wall Street veteran Jared Dillian says the biggest problem is many investors these days have not lived through a major d...

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As Vistra and other energy stocks slide, some analysts warn of an ‘excessive knee-jerk’ reaction

As Vistra and other energy stocks slide, some analysts warn of an ‘excessive knee-jerk’ reaction

Energy stocks have already been under pressure, and newly elected officials may not slow the data-center boom as much as...

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This year’s worst-performing S&P 500 stock is finally seeing some major relief

This year’s worst-performing S&P 500 stock is finally seeing some major relief

AppLovin’s stock is popping after “clearly positive” earnings results....

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How do Americans feel about the midterm results? It depends on how much money they make.

How do Americans feel about the midterm results? It depends on how much money they make.

Most Americans are “thrilled” or “happy” about the results of this year’s election. Some are especially so....

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Qualcomm’s stock falls as twin forces pressure sales

Qualcomm’s stock falls as twin forces pressure sales

Qualcomm faces the loss of Apple’s business and the negative impact of high memory costs on overall smartphone demand....

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Big Tech is driving a historic divide in the S&P 500. Why investors need to take notice.

Big Tech is driving a historic divide in the S&P 500. Why investors need to take notice.

A historic divergence has split the U.S. stock market: The benchmark S&P 500 index has tumbled into deeply oversold ...

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Billionaires aren’t off the hook for higher taxes, even if they did dodge California’s wealth tax

Billionaires aren’t off the hook for higher taxes, even if they did dodge California’s wealth tax

Silicon Valley spent big to kill California’s wealth tax — but incoming Democrats are eyeing a national fight....

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Oil prices are in freefall now that the Democratic sweep is ‘rewriting the Iran playbook’

Oil prices are in freefall now that the Democratic sweep is ‘rewriting the Iran playbook’

Oil dropped Wednesday, putting prices on track for their largest one-week decline since 2020....

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The midterm election results are redrawing the map for AI data centers

The midterm election results are redrawing the map for AI data centers

U.S. data-center spending won’t drop a lot, but watch for delays, relocations and increased expenses for individual proj...

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Microsoft and Amazon combine for a $400 billion market-cap boost — and these factors show why

Microsoft and Amazon combine for a $400 billion market-cap boost — and these factors show why

Microsoft and Amazon shares are rising sharply on Wednesday, with one portfolio manager noting that a cloud-supply crunc...

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4 market-moving issues investors should watch now that the midterms are over

4 market-moving issues investors should watch now that the midterms are over

The Democrats’ election sweep on Tuesday could have far-reaching consequences for markets and the economy....

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SpaceX’s Qualcomm deal could be a precursor to a telecom takeover

SpaceX’s Qualcomm deal could be a precursor to a telecom takeover

The deal adds to what a BNP Paribas analyst called an “unprecedented” amount of news putting pressure on U.S. telecommun...

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‘I have no financial safety net’: I’m 66, rely on Social Security and have $500 in savings. What politician speaks for me?

‘I have no financial safety net’: I’m 66, rely on Social Security and have $500 in savings. What politician speaks for me?

“In the wake of the midterm elections, how many Americans are living in poverty?”...

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These stocks have soared the most today after the Democrats trounced Trump

These stocks have soared the most today after the Democrats trounced Trump

Stanley Black & Decker’s stock was the strongest performer among the S&P 500, while several tech players and ass...

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These 12 stocks are good bets to beat the 10-year Treasury over the next decade

These 12 stocks are good bets to beat the 10-year Treasury over the next decade

Investment newsletters’ favorite Dividend Aristocrat stocks...

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Watch out for Big Tech companies like Meta and Alphabet issuing more shares and diluting your stock ownership

Watch out for Big Tech companies like Meta and Alphabet issuing more shares and diluting your stock ownership

The Big Tech companies known as hyperscalers may be tempted to issue more shares as interest rates rise and the stock ma...

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Hospital stocks rally while drugmakers brace for scrutiny. Here’s what the Democratic wave means for healthcare.

Hospital stocks rally while drugmakers brace for scrutiny. Here’s what the Democratic wave means for healthcare.

The Democratic victory in the midterm elections could be a huge boon to the nation’s largest hospitals....

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What Trump can achieve without approval from a Democratic-led Congress

What Trump can achieve without approval from a Democratic-led Congress

The president will have plenty of power to move markets by himself....

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The U.S. economy is barreling ahead — but there’s one big problem

The U.S. economy is barreling ahead — but there’s one big problem

The largest part of the U.S. economy grew at a rapid pace just ahead of the holiday shopping season, but business leader...

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Micron and other chip stocks slip as election results strike at the core of data-center optimism

Micron and other chip stocks slip as election results strike at the core of data-center optimism

Democratic victories in Texas and other states raise long-term questions about the AI buildout, though they do not “unwi...

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Three things that explain what’s changing with Obamacare in 2027

Three things that explain what’s changing with Obamacare in 2027

Affordable Care Act premiums are increasing again, and these plans have new rules....

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Big Tech’s $500 billion spending spree leaves a lot less for shareholders

Big Tech’s $500 billion spending spree leaves a lot less for shareholders

AI is changing the bargain between large technology companies and their shareholders,...

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Tesla and SpaceX shares slide as Musk’s political push falls flat

Tesla and SpaceX shares slide as Musk’s political push falls flat

The billionaire spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the U.S. election. Now, investors are worried about less favora...

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Treasury opens the door to changes in how it finances the growing U.S. debt. Here’s what you need to know.

Treasury opens the door to changes in how it finances the growing U.S. debt. Here’s what you need to know.

Some potential changes that may take place after the next several quarters....

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Datadog’s stock extends steep declines in the wake of earnings

Datadog’s stock extends steep declines in the wake of earnings

Datadog failed to top expectations with its revenue forecast....

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Think the Fed will be done after two more rate hikes? How Friday’s jobs report may trigger a major market repricing.

Think the Fed will be done after two more rate hikes? How Friday’s jobs report may trigger a major market repricing.

Unexpectedly hot jobs data could affect the number and timing of future rate hikes...

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Midterm elections deliver a ‘blue wave.’ The stock market sees green.

Midterm elections deliver a ‘blue wave.’ The stock market sees green.

Wall Street finds reasons to cheer the Democrats’ sweep. Plus: Microsoft’s AI-era buyouts and a retiree’s appetite for a...

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CVS Health plans to split in two. Here’s what is driving the massive healthcare breakup.

CVS Health plans to split in two. Here’s what is driving the massive healthcare breakup.

The healthcare giant surprised analysts with the decision to separate its business....

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The AI trade has been ‘sold to death’ but Goldman strategist highlights silver lining from Democratic sweep

The AI trade has been ‘sold to death’ but Goldman strategist highlights silver lining from Democratic sweep

Corporate decision makers may decide to accelerate their plans to expand compute capacity and take advantage of the stat...

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‘My life could be cut short’: I’m 55, married with $4.3 million and have a brain tumor. Should I buy a $210,000 custom Porsche?

‘My life could be cut short’: I’m 55, married with $4.3 million and have a brain tumor. Should I buy a $210,000 custom Porsche?

“I also want to preserve the opportunity to leave a meaningful legacy for my two sons.”...

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L.A. home once owned by Mike Tyson’s former wife, actress Robin Givens, is on the market for $3.5 million

L.A. home once owned by Mike Tyson’s former wife, actress Robin Givens, is on the market for $3.5 million

Actress Robin Givens’ former Hollywood Hills, Calif., home is ready for a new buyer, having just hit the market for $3.5...

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Jordyn Woods on her baby plans with Karl-Anthony Towns after buying $14 million home

Jordyn Woods on her baby plans with Karl-Anthony Towns after buying $14 million home

TV personality Jordyn Woods hopes children are in her future with husband Karl-Anthony Towns, but the newlywed is taking...

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Democrats win the Senate but control of the House is still up in the air. Here’s what it means for your finances.

Democrats win the Senate but control of the House is still up in the air. Here’s what it means for your finances.

The results from the U.S. midterm elections are getting tabulated and look likely to have effects on Americans’ investme...

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Super Micro’s stock pops as earnings show booming demand for AI servers

Super Micro’s stock pops as earnings show booming demand for AI servers

Super Micro is building out a “high-quality customer base” that’s fueling revenue growth, CFO Mark Long told MarketWatch...

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Here’s why AMD’s stock is rising — and sending a confident message about the AI trade

Here’s why AMD’s stock is rising — and sending a confident message about the AI trade

The chip maker is showing “real” revenue from AI, shrugging off sustainability concerns and leading to an upbeat forecas...

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What analysts are telling us while Apple’s stock falls after earnings report

What analysts are telling us while Apple’s stock falls after earnings report

Shares in Apple declined nearly 2% on Tuesday after investors were left feeling disappointed about the company’s gross m...

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