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OECD gives a stark warning while lowering 2027 growth forecasts

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is warning of the risks of inflation. But that’s not all....

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Oil prices climb for a third straight day as peace-deal hopes teeter

WTI crude futures have risen nearly 10% in three days as hopes for a quick peace deal fade....

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Investors would be crazy to turn bearish on stocks now, says veteran strategist. Maybe not, in six months.

Marco Papic is worried about where stocks are headed in six to 12 months from now, with massive tech IPOs a big part of that concern....

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‘No one seems to wear their bling’: Is it safe to show off your expensive jewelry?

“I’ve been to many shows, operas, big parties and fundraisers.”...

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I want to give my brother and his kids $5,000 each. My financial adviser is reluctant. Who’s right?

“In the past I’ve loaned my brother over $12,000, which I’m sure I’ll never get back.”...

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The hottest stock market in the world has doubled this year. Now Goldman Sachs sees another 40% gain from here.

Earnings are the principal driver behind the breathtaking rallies achieved by Korean and Taiwanese benchmark indices in 2026, and Goldman Sachs thinks the market is still underestimating the longevity...

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New Trump administration tariffs, this time on forced labor, could come into force as existing ones roll off

The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed new tariffs that would come into force just as an existing levy expires....

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The S&P 500 climbs for a 9th straight day — but the ‘breadth paradox’ is sending a rare warning

The S&P 500’s latest string of records has come with a catch: Fewer stocks are participating in the rally....

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GameStop wants to buy back $2 billion of its own stock after an eBay-fueled selloff

The videogame retailer also said that collectibles helped drive a 14% sales gain in the first quarter....

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The 6% solution is gone: How overcrowded AI-powered trading has erased investors’ advantage

So many AI-driven stock picks, so little profit....

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Victoria’s Secret’s stock just had its best day ever. It came down to better bras.

Lingerie retailer’s shares were up 47% on Tuesday....

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Why Lumentum, Coherent and other optical stocks are rocketing toward big gains

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang spoke highly of Marvell, and his comments are sparking broad enthusiasm for providers of optical components....

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Palo Alto Networks’ stock is rising as earnings show AI is a friend, not a foe

The “latest advancements at the AI frontier have increased the level of urgency around cybersecurity,” Palo Alto Networks’ CEO said....

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Here’s how investors can protect their portfolios from the next stock-market crash

It might not be today, it might not be tomorrow, but at some point, this bull market is going to end....

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Dollar General says customers are buying less food because driving is too expensive

“This pressure has been more pronounced on customers in rural communities as they work to minimize trip distance,” the discount retailer’s CEO said....

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Beyond the ‘brazen theft’ of news: The entire $12 trillion creative economy may now be at risk from AI

AI firms heavily use news and other creative content to provide answers — but New York Times Publisher A.G. Sulzberger says their resistance to pay for it amounts to a repackaging of “stolen goods.”...

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My late husband had a higher Social Security benefit. We both claimed at 62. Can I get more on his record?

Early benefit claiming can affect your ultimate payment amount, though not always for survivors....

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Trump signs an executive order on AI after it’s scaled back. Critics say it’s almost meaningless.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order on artificial intelligence that aims to set up a framework for AI companies to voluntarily inform the federal government about new models 30...

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Check your rent bill: You could be paying a monthly fee for a service you didn’t know you signed up for

A property-management technology company is charging people for a credit-repair service without their knowledge, a new class-action complaint alleges....

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Taking care of your family shouldn’t wreck your retirement

Unpaid family work is costing caregivers $1,000 a month. Here is how Congress wants to help them catch up....

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Why Virgin Galactic’s stock is having its worst day ever, after a record-smashing 7-day run

The space-tourism company made a move to pay off some debt, but investors aren’t happy that it will issue new shares to do so....

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Americans are using buy-now-pay-later for gas and groceries, showing just how expensive daily necessities are now

With gas prices up more than $1 a gallon from last year’s average, Americans are turning to buy-now-pay-later at the pump....

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The S&P 500 has only risen this quickly 4 times since WWII. Once, a historic stock-market crash followed.

The S&P 500 has overcome worries about artificial intelligence and the fallout from the war in Iran to stage one of its strongest two-month showings on record....

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The Iran war is jacking up fertilizer prices and forcing farmers to make tough calls. ‘If I guess wrong, I lose the farm.’

One of the biggest challenges Preston Arrington faces on his 2,100-acre corn and soybean farm is the surge in the price of fertilizer....

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Buying into SpaceX, Anthropic and other mega-IPOs could be a problem for your index fund

Index rules and timelines will divide winners and losers....

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This winning high-yield bond strategy limits risk while seeking under-the-radar opportunities

Hunter Hayes of Intrepid Capital described an “incredibly healthy” market for high-yield bonds and a conservative approach to investing in the space....

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I was a slave to credit-card debt, then I got laid off and turned my life around. Here’s how I did it.

“I have steadily increased my assets by more than 10% since being laid off.”...

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Alphabet’s relentless AI spending is giving new shine to Broadcom’s stock

The company’s “aggressive” cadence and performance improvements for its switching chips will also keep it ahead of competitors, an analyst said....

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Trump taps Pulte for a top intelligence job. This makes an IPO for Fannie and Freddie look even more unlikely.

Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tumbled Tuesday as traders reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement that Bill Pulte, the chair of the two government-backed mortgage giants, would serve as...

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NYC bar uses prediction markets to hedge against a new financial risk: A Knicks victory

Wall Street investors use financial derivatives to hedge against shifts in interest rates and exchange rates. Farmers use them to lock in the price of their crops. Now, one New York City bar is using ...

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This space stock is rising as Blue Origin predicts quick recovery from big explosion

Blue Origin says it should be able to launch its New Glenn rocket before the end of 2026, which could help AST SpaceMobile....

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Job openings and hiring leap to a 2-year high in a sign a frozen labor market is thawing out

The number of U.S. job openings jumped to a two-year high of 7.6 million in April, a surprising increase that suggest businesses might be ready to hire more people after big slowdown in job creation l...

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I spent months waiting for the perfect job after college. It’s one of my biggest regrets.

Plus: how to stop “doomjobbing” while you’re looking for work...

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My husband and I are 75. We have $1.5 million in stocks and $425,000 in savings. Is that too much cash?

“We are debt-free, and he will get 80% of his salary when he retires.”...

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Oil prices drop after Trump tries to reassure traders that peace deal is coming

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts both edged lower after hitting monthly highs during Monday’s session....

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Why the most important company to enable AI isn’t Nvidia, according to this fund manager

Portfolio manager Jonathan Cofsky talks about where to find the winners in the AI landscape and one company that is beating all comers....

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My sister, mother and I are giving my son $20,000 toward a down payment. Do we report it to the IRS?

“I’m confident that I will never exceed the lifetime gift-tax exemption.”...

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Gold is an awkward asset for central banks to hold. It’s now moved ahead of U.S. debt anyway.

The debt of the world’s biggest economy is no longer the primary reserve asset for central banks worldwide....

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Nvidia’s Huang said Marvell could join the trillion-dollar club — and the stock immediately surges

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called the semiconductor company “so essential” to the development of artificial intelligence....

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Musician Charlie Puth sells unique Studio City mansion for $2.1 million amid world tour

Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth has sold an ultramodern “sculptural” residence in Studio City for $2.1 million—less than a year after putting the architectural marvel on the market....

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Jennifer Lopez offers a poolside peek of her new $18 million L.A. mansion

Lopez shared a series of photos and videos from her weekend on Instagram, revealing a glimpse at her picturesque property and the renovations she has done since buying it last year....

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Japan’s newly crowned top company gets a downgrade on AI ‘mania’ concerns

Deutsche Bank analyst downgraded SoftBank to hold....

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Job seekers are using ‘AI role-play’ to negotiate salary. Here’s how to do it.

These AI prompts can help make you a master salary negotiator at your next job interview....

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HPE’s stock soars toward record gain as earnings show a networking bonanza

The artificial-intelligence buildout is driving intense demand for networking and servers, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise is reaping the rewards....

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As Micron’s stock blows past $1,000, Wall Street sees more gains in store

Micron stands to benefit from a favorable pricing environment, low competition — and now a new Nvidia chip, analysts say....

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Alphabet asks shareholders to foot an $80 billion bill for AI expansion

Berkshire Hathaway is buying Alphabet’s stock at a discount as part of a newly announced equity offering....

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OpenAI’s next legal battle is against states who claim its models are dangerous

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued OpenAI for putting children at risk, and said other states will likely also launch legal actions....

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The AI trade is remaking the global stock-market order

To truly understand the scale of this AI rally, look no further than South Korea....

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The federal government plans to make it harder for you to sue your employer over alternative 401(k) investment options

The Department of Labor’s proposal suggests six factors employers should consider when offering alternative investments in workplace retirement plans....

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