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This chart shows exactly why investors should worry about rising yields — even if they don’t own any bonds

This chart shows exactly why investors should worry about rising yields — even if they don’t own any bonds

Strong earnings growth over the past few quarters has helped lift U.S. stocks into record territory. Now, rising Treasur...

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SpaceX to build Musk’s vision for a spaceport that until now ‘only existed in science fiction’

SpaceX to build Musk’s vision for a spaceport that until now ‘only existed in science fiction’

SpaceX says it will invest $100 billion to launch thousands of rockets from “Starbase, Louisiana,” with construction set...

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Here’s where it takes new homeowners almost 40 to 50 years to break even on buying a house

Here’s where it takes new homeowners almost 40 to 50 years to break even on buying a house

In some markets, renting and investing can build wealth faster than buying a house....

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This driverless-truck company could be a ‘long-term winner’ in a market Tesla plans to enter soon

This driverless-truck company could be a ‘long-term winner’ in a market Tesla plans to enter soon

Kodiak AI logged more than 40,000 paid driverless hours through the second quarter and is pushing to offer driverless hi...

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‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?

‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?

“The property is very old and requires significant ongoing maintenance.”...

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5 cheap U.S. cities to retire in — if you can deal with this one thing

5 cheap U.S. cities to retire in — if you can deal with this one thing

You don’t have to leave the country to find an affordable place that matches your retirement vision....

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These growth stocks are still cheap, despite the S&P 500 being near a record high price-to-sales valuation

These growth stocks are still cheap, despite the S&P 500 being near a record high price-to-sales valuation

These are three of the 11 stocks among the S&P 500 that passed a screen, trading below their long-term average price...

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Home prices in Chicago have risen the most in the U.S. over the past year

Home prices in Chicago have risen the most in the U.S. over the past year

Nationally, home prices are rising at a slow pace as housing inventory remains relatively low. But some markets, particu...

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Why Meta’s stock could see a 50% rally, thanks to an overlooked AI wild card

Why Meta’s stock could see a 50% rally, thanks to an overlooked AI wild card

An ongoing shortage of compute could provide Meta with the opportunity to sell its capacity for a big premium....

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Dick’s Sporting Goods’ stock is having its worst day ever, as sneakers aren’t selling without deeper discounts

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ stock is having its worst day ever, as sneakers aren’t selling without deeper discounts

Shares of the sporting-goods retailer suffering a record selloff as profit and sales missed expectations and the full-ye...

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You don’t have to be rich to start investing. Here’s a simple way to begin.

You don’t have to be rich to start investing. Here’s a simple way to begin.

You don’t need to be fluent in market jargon or have thousands of dollars stashed away to get started....

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Major Alibaba figures make purchases as Chinese giant sells $10 billion of stock

Major Alibaba figures make purchases as Chinese giant sells $10 billion of stock

Major Alibaba shareholders have made big share purchases ahead of vital secondary market offering...

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Why hire a warehouse worker for $30 per hour when a robot costs $10? JPMorgan expects booming humanoid demand.

Why hire a warehouse worker for $30 per hour when a robot costs $10? JPMorgan expects booming humanoid demand.

The U.S. manufacturing industry will turn to robots to fill open jobs, according to JPMorgan research....

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The debt-fueled AI build-out may already be too big to fail

The debt-fueled AI build-out may already be too big to fail

The Federal Reserve’s pandemic corporate credit facilities have capped downside risks and remain part of its tool kit, s...

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Stick with value stocks until everyone is talking about them — and they are still under the radar, this Wall Street firm says.

Stick with value stocks until everyone is talking about them — and they are still under the radar, this Wall Street firm says.

BofA says investors continue to overlook value stocks, which work particularly well in a new era of higher interest rate...

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Oil prices decline as investors brush aside Bessent’s ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran

Oil prices decline as investors brush aside Bessent’s ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s contracts for October delivery both declined by about 3%....

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One Wall Street measure of market fragility just hit its highest possible level. The last time it did, volatility spiked.

One Wall Street measure of market fragility just hit its highest possible level. The last time it did, volatility spiked.

The market turbulence indicator hit 1 on Aug. 19 for the first time since December 2024 following the presidential elect...

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He once mentored Scott Bessent. Now Stanley Druckenmiller is criticizing the treasury secretary.

He once mentored Scott Bessent. Now Stanley Druckenmiller is criticizing the treasury secretary.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent maneuvers in the bond market have come in for some searing criticism from illu...

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Am I too old for Roth conversions? I’m 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.

Am I too old for Roth conversions? I’m 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.

“We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year.”...

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Investors poured into Canadian ETFs right before trade talks broke down

Investors poured into Canadian ETFs right before trade talks broke down

Investors misread the mood music on U.S.-Canadian talks, in a big way....

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Visa and Mastercard stocks hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer

Visa and Mastercard stocks hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer

Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy....

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Here’s how overvalued the stock market really is

Here’s how overvalued the stock market really is

Valuations today are so stretched that it may not take much more straw to break the camel’s back....

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Bitcoin has beaten stocks and gold over six months. Now it’s closing in on $80,000.

Bitcoin has beaten stocks and gold over six months. Now it’s closing in on $80,000.

Bitcoin was rising Monday near the $80,000 level that it last touched in May, after the cryptocurrency surged last week ...

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SpaceX plans to put Nvidia-powered AI satellites in orbit next year

SpaceX plans to put Nvidia-powered AI satellites in orbit next year

Elon Musk’s company now plans to launch orbital data centers by the end of next year....

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Trump’s Canada trade war could lead the U.S. back to quantitative easing

Trump’s Canada trade war could lead the U.S. back to quantitative easing

That’s good for gold, stocks and long bonds. Eventually....

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Trump suggested states should fund Medicare — which would weaken the program and put Americans at risk

Trump suggested states should fund Medicare — which would weaken the program and put Americans at risk

A state-based financing system would introduce a new layer of uncertainty...

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Dell’s stock is up 235% this year — and earnings could propel it even higher, analysts say

Dell’s stock is up 235% this year — and earnings could propel it even higher, analysts say

The company faces a high bar heading into its upcoming report, but analysts think it can still exceed expectations....

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Bessent tapping Treasury’s rainy-day fund for buybacks isn’t a ‘bazooka’ to get markets to move his way

Bessent tapping Treasury’s rainy-day fund for buybacks isn’t a ‘bazooka’ to get markets to move his way

Bessent’s move “does not change anything. It just reduces the cash that Treasury has on deposit,” one analyst says....

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Make these 7 money moves before taking out a private student loan

Make these 7 money moves before taking out a private student loan

After the federal government put new limits on certain types of student-loan borrowing this summer, lending experts expe...

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U.S. automakers and home builders are among the big losers as Trump launches a trade war against Canada

U.S. automakers and home builders are among the big losers as Trump launches a trade war against Canada

While certain U.S. sectors are facing headwinds from the new tariffs on Canadian goods, analysts have said the broad eco...

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Oil trades lower even as Bessent promises ‘economic D-Day’ announcement on Iran

Oil trades lower even as Bessent promises ‘economic D-Day’ announcement on Iran

One key is how any new U.S. sanctions might affect China, the No. 1 buyer of Iranian crude oil....

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Yields are the highest they’ve been in years — but are bonds cheap enough to buy? Two strategists disagree.

Yields are the highest they’ve been in years — but are bonds cheap enough to buy? Two strategists disagree.

Bond yields are driven by the market’s estimate of the average federal funds rate over the next 10 years, plus some comp...

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Temu owner’s shares rise as results beat estimates despite tumbling profits

Temu owner’s shares rise as results beat estimates despite tumbling profits

PDD Holdings reported a 12% decline in net profits in the three months ended June 30, surpassing Wall Street consensus....

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Think Medicare Advantage provides better care for chronic conditions? A new study suggests otherwise.

Think Medicare Advantage provides better care for chronic conditions? A new study suggests otherwise.

Medicare Advantage enrollees with diabetes aren’t healthier than Americans on traditional Medicare — despite the grocery...

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Here are two trades to make ahead of a critical week for markets as Nvidia results and Jackson Hole loom.

Here are two trades to make ahead of a critical week for markets as Nvidia results and Jackson Hole loom.

There’s a way to play more interest rate angst or an Nvidia inspired tech bounce says Evercore ISI...

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‘My main goal is to help people’: I’m single, 74, with $10 million burning a hole in my pocket. What should I do?

‘My main goal is to help people’: I’m single, 74, with $10 million burning a hole in my pocket. What should I do?

“I also own my home and an SUV outright, with no outstanding debt.”...

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The post-World War II market shift is here — and bond yields could have higher to go, says Morgan Stanley

The post-World War II market shift is here — and bond yields could have higher to go, says Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley recommends quality stocks with large market capitalizations, adopters of artificial intelligence and the ...

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My father-in-law passed away, leaving a house with tenants. Do I evict them?

My father-in-law passed away, leaving a house with tenants. Do I evict them?

“We don’t know whether they have signed leases or are renting month to month.”...

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Alibaba shares tumble as investors question whether AI spending splurge is justified

Alibaba shares tumble as investors question whether AI spending splurge is justified

The market’s negative reaction to Alibaba’s announcement of a major share issue illustrates a broader skepticism among g...

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Samsung Electronics stock had its worst day in three weeks, and the other memory stocks are lower as well

Samsung Electronics stock had its worst day in three weeks, and the other memory stocks are lower as well

Samsung Electronics stock had its worst day in three weeks on Monday as investors reacted to its shareholder return plan...

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