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Bessent defends Warsh, saying markets are going through ‘detox’ from too much Fed guidance
The Treasury secretary questioned the need for an interest-rate hike....
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Stocks could soar in August. Here are six potential drivers.
Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat, outlined the reasons he thinks stocks could reach a new high this month....
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Palantir is leaving its software peers behind in the AI race
The company’s focus on sovereign AI is resonating with customers, analysts say....
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Job openings fell to a 3-month low. Is the labor market losing momentum?
After a burst of new job openings and hiring in the spring, the U.S. labor market appears to have lost some momentum....
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What was the world’s hottest stock market is now hunting ground for short sellers
South Korea’s once-surging market is now a haven for short sellers....
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Caterpillar is killing it, and data-center demand is driving record revenue
Caterpillar’s stock surges after the biggest earnings beat in five years, as demand for data-center construction provided a boost....
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The stock market’s brutal summer reset is finally over. Here is why Citadel Securities says it is time to buy again.
Citadel Securities strategist Scott Rubner said markets have gotten a “technical reset” and is ready to recommend buying stocks again....
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The trade-off of graduating college early: No debt, but no job?
Students who graduate early still enter a tough job market. Here’s how to make sure that fast-tracking school doesn’t compromise your career....
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The Magnificent Seven companies just did something they haven’t since ChatGPT was first released
The grouping of companies called the Magnificent Seven just did something that they haven’t since the introduction of ChatGPT sent the market into an artificial intelligence-sparked frenzy....
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Oil prices rise after vessel reports being hit in Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center said a ship reported being struck by an “unknown projectile” in the waterway....
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If I marry my girlfriend, 67, will she lose her Supplemental Security Income and divorced spouse benefits?
“She has been living with me for four years.”...
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I got two email invitations from friends. Is this a phishing scam — or am I suddenly popular?
“I was surprised — and flattered — to find myself on the guest list.”...
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AI displacement in the workplace is increasing – and affecting young people most
AI disruption is adding 15 basis points to the unemployment rate at present, says Morgan Stanley...
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Energy shock delivers 144% boost in profits for BP
The British oil giant reported net profit of $5.7 billion in the second quarter, surpassing Wall Street consensus....
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Meg Ryan finds a buyer for picturesque $15.25 million Hamptons property
Actress Meg Ryan will have fewer sleepless nights after securing a buyer for her opulent Hamptons estate—just a few weeks after she listed the property for $15.25 million....
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As ‘Spider-Man’ joins ‘The Odyssey’ in Imax, are premium movie screens worth the extra price?
Some movie fans call premium screenings a “gimmick.” Others are driving six hours to see “The Odyssey” in Imax 70mm....
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This indicator is giving the bull market another lease on life
Stock-market timers recently rushed to the exits, which is bullish from a contrarian perspective....
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Traders in the world’s most important financial market are bracing for a wild stretch ahead
Volatility is ticking higher in the $30 trillion Treasury market as investors bet that yields will push higher....
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Palantir’s stock gains as AI drives turbocharged growth
Companies are turning to Palantir for greater autonomy over their AI models and data, according to CEO Alex Karp....
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Microsoft’s stock is on a run not seen in 26 years — erasing its year-to-date losses
The rally in Microsoft shares “has legs” because its capital spending is showing a payoff....
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Cyclospora outbreak is linked to two deaths in Michigan as case counts continue to rise
It’s rare for cyclosporiasis to cause death. These are the first deaths associated with the largest-ever cyclospora outbreak in the U.S....
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‘I’m easing into retirement’: I’m getting an $80,000 pension payout. Where can I invest it safely?
“I expect to have several years before I take distributions from my 401(k) account.”...
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Boeing clears key hurdle and stock rallies, leading the Dow
Wall Street gets one more sign that Boeing’s turnaround continues apace....
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If I buy a house for $1 million in cash at 70, will I run out of money by 90?
Buying a house late in life means you might not reach the break-even point that would make it better financially than renting....
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SpaceX’s stock is down nearly 50% from its high. Why it’s still not a bargain.
Don’t chase a SpaceX stock rally even if earnings are excellent, as a wave of shares will become available for sale....
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AMD has two big engines roaring as it heads into earnings
AMD has been boosted by robust server demand. Now analysts are looking ahead to the ramp of its new rack-scale offering....
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Why the U.S. decided to help Japan by boosting the flailing yen
The U.S. Treasury Department and Federal Reserve have joined forces with their Japanese counterparts to stage a historic joint intervention to boost the Japanese yen, according to Japan’s Ministry of ...
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American manufacturers grow at fastest clip in 4 years due to AI boom — but all is not well
American manufacturers grew in July at the fastest pace in more than four year as they bore the fruits of a massive boom in artificial intelligence, but they’re also being hampered by pandemic-era-lik...
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JPMorgan says Warsh failure to buttress Fed credibility may force a rate hike before year-end
JPMorgan’s U.S. economics team says last week’s post-decision press conference by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh was the most troubling since the practice began in 2012 as the U.S. banking giant moved forward ...
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Gold is still in its ‘explosive phase,’ says Deutsche Bank, as it sticks to year-end target
Going back as far as 1957 and a few periods notwithstanding, gold tends to outperform CPI and in the last couple of yars this has been especially pronounced....
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SpaceX’s first-ever earnings report is a big deal — but not because of the numbers
Investors will be more focused on Elon Musk’s commentary and the potential for added stock volatility....
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The gap between big tech and the rest of the market just vanished. Here’s what it means for investors.
Goldman Sachs says hot technology stocks have taken a beating, and investors should take a fresh look....
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AstraZeneca tie-up talks with Bristol-Myers Squibb are moving stocks. Analysts are puzzled.
AstraZeneca shares were slumping while Bristol-Myers Squibb was jumping on Monday on reported deal talks. But the big question is why these two pharmaceutical giants would want to come together in the...
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Oil prices fall to three-week low after Trump calls off planned attack
Oil prices declined sharply on Monday as hopes rose among investors of a potential de-escalation in the war between the U.S. and Iran....
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Should wealthier Americans forgo their Social Security benefits as a charitable gesture?
A reader writes: “I will likely be in a position to decline my benefits.”...
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Warsh tightened more by pausing than by lifting rates, this bond-market veteran argues. Here’s the math.
It sounds paradoxical, but Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may have tightened the economy by not lifting interest rates than he would have by actually increasing them....
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‘My head hit the driver’s window’: A teenager T-boned our car. Will Medicare pay my hospital bills?
“My car was nearly 20 years old, and I only carried liability and uninsured motorist coverage, not collision coverage.”...
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S&P 500 profit growth is getting even wilder as Amazon makes its mark
Amazon is the latest Big Tech company to report abnormally large earnings growth, thanks to paper gains on Anthropic investments....
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How Apple’s cheap MacBook Neo sparked a war in budget laptops
Apple’s gamble on the budget MacBook Neo is paying off and forcing rivals to rethink their offerings....
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Financial stocks are crushing it. These charts show why the ‘breakout’ rally may have just begun.
The breakout to record highs by bank stocks, plus their strong earnings and favorable valuations, suggest more good times ahead for the financial sector....
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Investors are rotating into financial stocks. The Fed’s next move could determine how far the rally runs.
Financial stocks have been among the market’s best performers this month. The Fed’s next move, however, may determine how much further the rotation can run....
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Why every tech giant wants to look like a cybersecurity company in the AI era
As AI agents break free, tech giants are racing to turn cybersecurity into a core feature of their businesses....
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Tim Cook’s lasting legacy: Keeping Apple’s eye on the ball
Apple has been phenomenally profitable because its CEO resisted demands to change the business’s focus....
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‘We have always been civil’: My sister refuses to replace me as executor. Can I step down before she dies?
“I haven’t seen my sister since our mother’s funeral more than 20 years ago.”...
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They spent tens of thousands of dollars on home remodels — only to regret it
Some homeowners spend big bucks to upgrade their house, only to end up having second thoughts....
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Disappointed by your skimpy pay raise? Blame your healthcare benefits.
It’s been two decades since companies’ health-benefit costs have climbed this fast....
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Here’s what’s worth streaming in August 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more
Turn off your brain and enjoy new seasons of Apple’s ‘Ted Lasso,’ Amazon’s ‘Reacher,’ Netflix’s ‘Outer Banks’ and much more...
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How to plan for the high cost of having your first kid in your 40s
Older parenthood is on the rise — but it comes with a tough new set of financial rules....
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How much should an AI agent cost? No one can agree — and it’s creating chaos.
Enterprise software providers are navigating uncharted waters as they experiment with different monetization methods....
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3 Wall Street strategists on the question every investor is asking: Is the worst over for the stock market?
Wall Street just limped through its roughest stretch in months, and every investor is asking the same nervous question: Is the worst over in the stock market, or is the selloff just getting started?...
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