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U.S.-Canada trade war threatens to worsen inflation for both economies. Neither can afford it.
An actual trade war with Canada would undoubtably hurt the smaller neighbor to the north, economists say, but the U.S.…
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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…
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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 are three of the 11 stocks among the S&P 500 that passed a screen, trading below their long-term average…
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What Nvidia says on Wednesday to address concerns about its competitiveness could be key for the stock
The company’s commentary on its competitiveness, business agreements and memory will be key to the stock, a J.P. Morgan…
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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…
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This has been one of the most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home in for more than 134 years
Home prices in America have changed dramatically over the last century — but the Midwest has remained a bastion of…
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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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Stick with value stocks until everyone starts talking about them — they’re 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…
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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…
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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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Trump’s trade war with Canada could lead the U.S. back to quantitative easing
That’s good for gold, stocks and long bonds. Eventually.
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Yes, the government can take your home after a Medicaid recipient dies. Here’s how to protect yourself.
If you don’t defend against Medicaid estate recovery, states are required to go looking for reimbursement, and real…
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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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Oil prices decline as investors brush aside Bessent’s ‘economic D-Day’ threat against Iran
Oil prices declined on Tuesday as traders shrugged off U.S. threats of an ”economic D-Day” against Iran, while a flurry…
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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 Federal Reserve’s pandemic corporate credit facilities have capped downside risks and remain part of its tool kit,…
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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…
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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…
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Bitcoin has beaten stocks and gold over six months. Now it’s crossed the $80,000 mark.
Bitcoin was hovering around the $80,000 level Tuesday after the cryptocurrency surged last week on the Treasury…
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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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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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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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It’s time to bet big on Nvidia’s stock, says this analyst who thinks the market has it all wrong
Nvidia’s controversial financial plays could actually keep the company on top, according to this analysis.
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Ford’s $3 billion Canadian bet is getting caught in trade-war crosshairs
While certain U.S. sectors are facing headwinds from the new tariffs on Canadian goods, analysts have said the broad…
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Bessent’s sweeping sanctions against Iran send oil prices to their biggest drop in 3 weeks, while fueling hopes of de-escalation
What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran’s biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing…
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My son does not work, yet pays $500 for Affordable Care Act health insurance. Is that fair?
“I see people who have a lot of money but little or no taxable income who still qualify for ACA Marketplace subsidies.”
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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’s move “does not change anything. It just reduces the cash that Treasury has on deposit,” one analyst says.
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Trump, Vance and Bessent try to calm the bond market with ‘alternative facts’
Maybe this stuff works on TV or on the stump. But it doesn’t work on Wall Street, where people can count.
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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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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…
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The Treasury’s bond-market intervention isn’t working. So what comes next?
You can’t just sweep $40 trillion in U.S. national debt under a rug and forget about it — or so the bond market appears…
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There are six stocks that hedge funds and mutual funds are both overweight — and SpaceX is one
SpaceX, trading at 93 times next year’s estimated earnings, seems hardly the stock to unite both short-term-focused…
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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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This market shift resembles the post–World War II era — and bond yields could have room to go higher, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley recommends quality stocks with large market capitalizations, adopters of artificial intelligence and the…
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