Corporate profit forecasts are topping expectations to an unusual degree. AI is a big reason why.
The information-technology sector stands out when it comes to issuing upbeat earnings outlooks.
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The price of almost everything on your dinner table is climbing at once — and Wall Street is taking notice
Rising crop prices are making the current inflation problem bigger than just oil and the Iran war.
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Why OpenAI’s Sam Altman says an IPO isn’t in the cards this year
Concerns about AI safety have ramped up, and OpenAI’s CEO says now would be an ‘ill-advised’ time for the ChatGPT…
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Elon Musk backs Anthropic’s call to slow down AI progress before rogue bots take over the entire internet
Leaders of major AI companies say they agree with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who just called for the tech industry to…
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‘I’m the executor’: My two siblings and I inherited an IRA. Can we just cash it out?
“Am I required to create three new inherited IRAs so that the firm can divide it equally?”
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The Fed could raise interest rates three times. Here’s where the market could face the stiffest test.
Economists note that the Fed historically has not been content to raise rates only once.
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Marvell is sitting on an incredibly ‘sticky’ business that could help it unlock a $30 billion opportunity
Marvell is best known for making custom chips — but an analyst notes there’s arguably more potential in supporting…
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Tesla could transform the trucking business — and capitalize on high diesel prices
The EV maker aims to finally kick its long-awaited Semi truck into high gear — unlocking a potentially huge…
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Oracle shook off fears about AI spending, but its stock still loses ground
“Several of Oracle’s bear cases were addressed head on” in the latest earnings report, according to an analyst.
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Salesforce’s stock has been riding a wave of AI optimism. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see next.
Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference next week could offer a glimpse of how its recently announced Claudeforce…
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Why Dell and HPE were the S&P 500’s top-performing stocks today
Oracle’s earnings provided an upbeat read for hardware suppliers — but the Fed’s interest-rate moves could dictate just…
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The Houthis have opened a new front in the Middle East oil war that’s pushing up prices
A Red Sea crisis deepens as the Saudi East-West pipeline is shut down and the Houthis grab effective control of the…
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I went to a dinner party, brought an appetizer and wine — and the host charged me $60. Should I cut ties with her?
“Am I right to think this is pretty cheap and rude?”
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Why a shrinking population doesn’t have to be the kiss of death for an economy or stock market
Investors are all wrong about demography, a new study finds. Keep that in mind when allocating your portfolio.
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The traditional paths to building wealth are becoming less accessible for young Americans. Here’s what happened.
Generation Z and young millennials are navigating major shifts in the economy that have made it harder to build wealth…
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How rising bond yields can wreck some portfolios while pumping up others with cash
Also in Weekend Reads: Helping retirees get over their fear of spending, prenups, Walmart’s big move, and advice from…
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Forget the Fed. The Bank of Japan could deliver next week’s market shock.
U.S. stock investors should look to the other side of the world for guidance next week.
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All the ways $6 diesel and rising gas prices are about to make your life more expensive — from commuting to grocery shopping
“Diesel touches everything in the economy,” one analyst says.
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Home sales are the lowest they’ve been all year even though inventory is at a 7-year high
Home sales sank to the lowest level in 14 months, but the lack of demand pushed up the number of homes for sale up to…
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Anthropic’s safety-first image takes a hit ahead of its massive IPO: ‘AI could kill all humans’
While concerns over AI safety are not likely to derail Anthropic’s IPO plans, experts expect more regulation and safety…
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The four reasons stocks could embark on a ‘face-ripper rally’ as soon as this morning
Bull markets don’t peak when investors are so bearish, says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee.
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U.S. oil prices fall for first time in 2 weeks, providing a relief to stock investors
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate’s front-month contracts edged lower on reports of plans for diplomatic talks…
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Never mind the bond yields, Bank of America shows where the real threat to the economy lies
Diesel prices hit the real economy, says a Bank of America strategist who also offers an exchange-traded fund that has…
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Investment chief at hedge-fund firm Bridgewater becomes latest to say AI could wipe out humanity
Greg Jensen, the co-chief investment officer at hedge-fund giant Bridgewater Associates, agreed that AI could wipe out…
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Traditional portfolio diversification isn’t cutting it anymore. Here’s where to pivot, says this $624 billion fund manager.
For Allspring Global Investments, investors should be looking at how they can adapt their strategies to incorporate…
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Oracle’s AI bet pays off as cloud momentum helps drive a rosier forecast
The company saw its backlog grow even more in the latest quarter.
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Adobe’s latest earnings leave Wall Street wanting more
“In this environment you can’t just meet” expectations, an analyst says
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Want Apple’s $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo? Here’s what T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon are doing to lower the cost.
Wireless carriers are rolling out their initial iPhone promotions, but analysts say there’s no price war just yet.
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SpaceX is inching closer to this lofty $100 billion milestone
SpaceX has set an ambitious revenue target and a newly disclosed computing-power deal could get the company a bit…
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Here are the stocks to favor in the fourth quarter — and those you should avoid
Large caps tend to outperform small caps as year’s end approaches.
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Apple is walking a ‘tightrope’ when it comes to the prices of its new iPhones
The company raised prices on its phone but might still have to eat costs itself, analysts say.
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Why $500 checks won’t help Americans facing 15% increases in Obamacare premiums next year
Rising healthcare costs have been a major issue for lawmakers and patients in recent years.
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Treasury yields surge after Bessent’s beefed-up buyback operation fails to calm market
The Treasury market’s painful rout intensified Thursday, after an underwhelming auction of 30-year U.S. government debt…
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Stocks are sliding as this ‘negative risk trinity’ spooks investors
Investors are taking a more cautious tack as rising bond yields and and a calendar riddled with risks — from Federal…
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‘I feel tricked’: My contractor handed my $42,000 pool upgrade to a subcontractor I had already rejected. What can I do?
“I specifically rejected Contractor A because of his reputation.”
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It’s not just Hormuz. Another war is providing fresh price shocks to fuel and food.
The Middle East conflict overshadows outages in Russia and a ‘massive impact’ on diesel supplies
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