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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 mo...
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....
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....
Owning a home is overrated. Renting is now often a much better money move.
There are better ways to think about investments than homeownership....
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....
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....
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 me...
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 ...
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 runni...
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.”...
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,...
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...
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 L...
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...
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.”...
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...
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 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....
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....
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....
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?...
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 da...
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.”...
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 s...
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 ...
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 nex...
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...
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 po...
‘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.”...
‘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 i...
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 ...
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....
‘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....
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...
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...
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....
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