Anxious bond market sends troubling message to investors: There’s no easy fix for U.S. debt
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to calm markets is being short-circuited.
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The bond market is going to burst the stock-market bubble
Rising yields threaten everything, especially overextended equities.
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Neocloud stocks like CoreWeave are having a moment — and time’s running out to cash in
The neoclouds are destined to be “cyclical leasing companies,” according to BCA analyst Noah Weisberger, which implies…
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The rise in interest rates hit a ‘raw nerve’ at the White House. Bessent’s plan has analysts on edge.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doubled down on his department’s intervention in the bond market, saying the…
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If rising rates were enough to end a bull market, we’d have entered a bear market long ago
The “Fed Model” has turned bearish — how much should you care?
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Seahawks player on his real-estate side hustle: ‘I brought my Super Bowl ring to the open houses’
Montorie Foster Jr. of the Seattle Seahawks got his real-estate license before becoming a Super Bowl champion.
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Walmart’s stock slides as investors worry that pressure on consumers is getting worse
The supermarket chain said it’s dealing with what is “arguably a softer consumer environment” than what it saw earlier…
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Apple has gotten too predictable. Can its next CEO bring back the element of surprise?
Wall Street is hoping that John Ternus will shift Apple’s AI strategy by spending more, pursuing larger mergers and…
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The biggest loser from the Treasury’s latest buyback plan: The U.S. dollar. Here’s why.
An important pain threshold has been crossed, one currency-market expert warns.
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The energy market’s rising ‘crack spread’ is threatening to break the American consumer
The energy market is sending a warning to cash-strapped consumers: Don’t expect prices at the pump to come down anytime…
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More SpaceX stock is about to hit the market. Here’s what to know.
About 7% of SpaceX shares held by insiders are set to be made eligible for trading.
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Conditions are ripe for a market ‘accident,’ but surging bond yields alone won’t cause it, concedes pessimistic strategist
The rise in bond yields renders markets more vulnerable to bad news, observes the “permabear” Albert Edwards of Société…
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Crypto comeback? Bitcoin and ethereum are headed for their best day in months as investors flock to hard assets.
After months of slumber, digital currencies are waking up, with bitcoin and ethereum shooting higher on Thursday, as…
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Treasury’s buyback blitz may end up driving bond yields higher, warns JPMorgan. Here’s its advice for investors.
Strategists Jay Barry and Jason Hunter are predicting fallout from the Treasury’s move that they see as not even needed.
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You’ve all heard AI is remaking the economy. Here’s how it’s changing lives — for better or worse.
AI, not Trump, is the big mover of the economy, this analyst says — and it’s just going to get bigger.
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Want to bet on the bond rally? Check out these overlooked funds.
The Treasury just sparked a bond-market rally. Here is why it may not last.
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Most of Gen Z is now afraid AI will steal their jobs.
As new college grads face elevated rates of unemployment, concern about AI’s impact on jobs is spiking among young…
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A $420 camera for $10: China’s young consumers would rather rent than buy. It’s a problem for the government and the economy.
Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It’s a clever way to save money —…
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Oil prices jump after Trump declares economic war on Iran
President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that any country supporting Iran’s economy would face “tremendous…
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AMD is betting on dirt-cheap AI chips, but financing them is a major question mark
AMD just acquired a company whose chip is fast, inexpensive and a total mystery for lenders.
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Why Bessent’s Treasury operations have breathed life back into the gold trade
Gold is the reciprocal of the dollar and consensus among strategists is that Bessent’s yield curve control will have a…
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Wrestler Logan Paul lists California ‘LSD ranch’ for $3 million
Decades ago, the property was used as the headquarters of an LSD operation run by former Harvard professor Timothy…
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7 things you should always keep in your car
For peace of mind on the road and safety here’s what will keep you prepared for almost any scenario.
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The chip-stock rally hits a speed bump — but these analysts see reason to be hopeful
Previous instances of short-term pressure on semiconductor stocks opened up opportunities for investors who bought the…
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ServiceNow’s stock leads a software rally. Here’s what’s energizing investors.
There’s growing confidence in the idea that traditional software companies will be able to withstand AI disruption.
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Marvell’s stock pops on news of Google chip deal — and Broadcom’s falls
Google will also get the option to purchase about $12 billion worth of Marvell’s stock.
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Why the Treasury market’s newfound calm could break down in September
A brutal summer stretch for the U.S. Treasury market risks getting worse come September, right as many of the world’s…
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The national debt just hit $40 trillion. Here’s how it can hurt Americans.
A research group looked at the consequences for a student financing college, a family buying a home and a Social…
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Moderna’s cancer-vaccine breakthrough drives broad biopharma stock rally
The biopharmaceutical sector has struggled with a prolonged downturn in recent years but has been on an upswing of late.
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Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?
“I would like to offer a piece of advice for women who are or have been married.”
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Moderna’s experimental vaccine prevents cancer recurrence, in ‘historic’ win for personalized medicine. Its stock soared.
The candidate is a combination of an mRNA therapeutic vaccine and Merck’s cancer drug Keytruda.
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Hidden Valley Ranch dressing may be a victim of this summer’s salad scare
As the cyclospora outbreak has made consumers more cautious about salad purchases, one analyst points to sales declines…
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Trump calls for passage of a key cryptocurrency bill as it falters in the Senate: ‘We need Congress to take the next step’
The Clarity Act is running into resistance because it doesn’t limit the president’s lucrative crypto ventures.
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My wife can claim $900 at 62. Should she take it now — or wait for her spousal benefit?
“She was a teacher at a school district, so didn’t put much into Social Security.”
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Fed minutes reveal growing support for rate hikes
The minutes make clear that Federal Reserve officials remained divided over the inflation outlook.
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I want to be a snowbird. Can my $2 million nest egg sustain two homes?
It’s not the purchase price that’s the biggest obstacle, but rather the continuing costs.
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