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Wall Street’s so-called fear gauge dropped this week as U.S. stocks continued to set record highs, with investors appearing encouraged in part by the White House’s progress on the global trade front.

Charter is bleeding internet subscribers — and the stock could see its worst day ever

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A downbeat earnings report, plus investor disdain for the pending Cox Communications merger, is sending the stock to a one-year low.

My friends expect me to pay for everything because I make more money. Am I a jerk for not wanting to pick up the tab?

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“They sometimes even joke with me about being cheap when I don’t pick up bills.”

Puma shares rocked by profit warning. Tariffs are the least of its problems.

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Puma shares lost nearly a fifth of their value as the German apparel maker cited “muted brand momentum,” U.S. tariffs and elevated inventories as reasons why it’s now forecasting a loss on the year.

FCC shows that its holdup of the Paramount-Skydance merger was political all along

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In a statement, FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the deal was allowed to go through only after the new owners agreed to make ideological changes to its news programming and end DEI policies

Deckers shares rally, as some fog clears on year ahead for maker of Hoka, Ugg shoes

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Deckers’s stock jumped 12% after hours on Thursday after the footwear maker reported fiscal first-quarter results that beat estimates, helped by big gains in its Hoka sneakers and Ugg shoes.

Intel earnings tell two stories, as revenue impresses but losses pile up from restructuring

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The chip maker’s stock was moving lower after mixed results and guidance.

Fed’s Cook says the central bank is using AI in all these ways, but not for setting policy

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One Fed paper found LLMs have a surprisingly good understanding of the economic topics discussed in the Fed’s minutes, while another looked at using machine learning to forecast financial crises, Cook said.

A majority of Americans are making a big mistake when it comes to long-term care

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People are banking on a government safety net that isn’t there.

The kitchen sink has been thrown at the economy. Here’s why it’s not causing a recession.

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Low unemployment fuels spending, and more spending keeps unemployment low.

Customers were already tipping less. ‘No taxes on tips’ could shrink workers’ pay even more.

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Tipped workers will now be able to deduct tips from their taxable income each year — but some workers, analysts and advocates remain skeptical about the extent to which people will actually benefit.

‘American Horror Story’ actress Sarah Paulson lists $3 million Hollywood home, after selling Malibu trailer for $1.45 million

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Paulson is preparing to part ways with her longtime Los Angeles abode, putting the midcentury modern Hollywood Hills home on the market for $3 million.

I have early Alzheimer’s and my husband has stage 4 kidney disease. We just inherited $50K. How can this help us?

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“We have a 401(k) with $20,000, and $29,000 in a Roth IRA.”

Three crypto bills approved by the House. Why investors are hopeful.

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U.S. crypto investors moved a step closer to getting more regulatory clarity after the House of Representatives voted to advance three pieces of crypto-related legislation on Thursday, with one of them expected to be singed into law soon.

Fed’s Waller says labor market is weaker than it looks, justifying interest-rate cut this month

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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Thursday laid out the argument he is going to make in two weeks to his central bank colleagues — cut interest rates now because the labor market is weaker than you think, and inflation from higher tariffs isn’t a worry.

My daughter has $500K in med-school expenses. Can my wife and I afford to pay it off?

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“Our annual income is $140,000. We are both on Medicare.”

Why these homeowners say the 15-year mortgage is the most underrated offering in real estate right now

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In an era of higher-than-normal inflation and 7% mortgage rates, a small group of homeowners are finding relief in 15-year mortgages, which often come with lower interest rates.

Netflix’s profit surges. But it was not enough for the stock.

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Netflix also raised its 2025 profit outlook, but the stock was down after hours.

Stocks with lots of social-media buzz are crushing it in 2025. Why one strategist thinks the trade has gone too far.

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In the U.S., buzzy momentum stocks are running circles around the competition.

Here’s the outlook for Nvidia’s stock, according to options traders

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Nvidia shareholders are complacent and the options are inexpensive — a good time to set up protective positions.

Trump says Coke with cane sugar is on its way. But Americans seem fine with the current version.

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Some studies reveal a preference for Coke produced just as it is — with high-fructose corn syrup.

Retail sales snap back after tariffs are dialed down. Economy still expanding at decent pace.

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Sales at retailers rebounded in June after the White House dialed back high U.S. tariffs, as consumers temporarily shrugged off the trade wars and spent more on cars, clothes, do-it-yourself projects and dining out.

China may be secretly stockpiling gold. Why that spells trouble for the U.S. dollar.

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China’s central bank has been buying physical gold to add to its reserves for at least the last three years  – and there’s growing speculation that the country may be purchasing even more of the metal in secret as part of a strategy to reduce its reliance on the U.S. dollar.

‘We are acquaintances, not friends’: My neighbors need somewhere to stay after a house fire. Do I say yes?

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“We feel obliged to offer our house to this couple to live in while they deal with this horrible experience.”

Don’t fade the stock market yet, says former Goldman tactical strategist now at Citadel

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Scott Rubner, a former Goldman Sachs tactical strategist now at Citadel Securities, said it’s too soon to fade the stock market given factors including corporate stock buybacks — but it’s getting late.

Starbucks downgraded to underperform as broker sees too much froth in the stock price

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Jefferies cools on Starbucks, expects the stock to grind lower

The stock market now is clearly overbought — but overbought does not mean ‘sell’

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Apple shares and big bank earnings are in focus as stocks hit another record.

Jorts and ‘quiet Western’ wear are helping Levi’s stave off the impact of tariffs

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“With the 90s and Y2K fashion in full swing, longer and looser-style shorts are in high demand,” Levi’s CEO says.

‘I’m in California and plan to stay here’: I’m 61, lost my job and live off my $425K IRA. My house has $650K in equity. Do I sell?

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“A very stressful year-long job search yielded less than satisfactory results.”

Nvidia officially gets its $4 trillion finish. Here’s what could come next.

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Analysts see paths to more milestones for Nvidia after the stock closed at a $4 trillion market capitalization for the first time Thursday.

Is Amazon’s Prime Day sale losing its appeal? Some early data suggest shoppers are spending less this year.

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Amazon’s Prime Day event has grown to four days, but some signs point to a lack of consumer enthusiasm this year.

‘We are blessed’: My husband is inheriting a $1 million home. Should he put it in my name too?

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“We do not live in a community-property state. We have one son who is now a young adult.”

There’s a 68% chance that stocks will rise by year-end. Would you take those odds?

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U.S. stocks are likely to be higher on Dec. 31 — and it has nothing to do with politics or the economy.

Silver could be the trade of the decade. This is how to play it so you don’t miss out.

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Hi-ho silver: Industries need it; monetary rebels want it; and state governments are whispering about silver as money again.

Trump’s tariffs are unfair to most Americans. Here’s how they could actually be beneficial.

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Instead of blanket tariffs, an ethical policy shows a clear and justifiable need for protection.

U.K. chancellor’s troubles shows it’s hard to implement the austerity that Musk and Dalio want

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday declined to say Chancellor Rachel Reeves would be in her position through the next election, when asked by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.

The last holdout bears are Democrats, these strategists say. Their capitulation could fuel the next leg higher for stocks.

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The stock market has seen a historic rally this spring, but not all investors are on board. Ned Davis researchers point the finger at Democrats.

‘There is tension in the house’: I live with my daughter and her lazy boyfriend. She wants me to buy her house.

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“There is tension in the house. When I say anything, I am immediately wrong — unless my daughter wants something, and then she’s sickly sweet.”

Defense stock surge triggers one of the hottest ETF launches in European history

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A new European ETF that invests in defense stocks has quickly amassed assets.

My brother stole $100K from my mom to buy bitcoin. Do I convince her to sue him?

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“He’s so manipulative.”

An upgrade for Apple’s stock? It’s not the endorsement you might think.

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An Jefferies analyst thinks Apple’s stock could see ‘stable’ performance, but he voices concerns about tariffs and future sales in his latest upgrade to a hold rating.

Women are about to be tremendously wealthy. So why is it so hard to find good financial help?

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The financial advice industry is still chewing up and spitting out female advisers

Here’s what’s worth streaming in July 2025 on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+ and more

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Netflix’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ Hulu’s ‘It’s Always Sunny,’ Paramount’s ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ and Max’s streaming debut of ‘Sinners’ are the highlights of a slow month

Here’s AI’s next explosive frontier for investors, according to BlackRock

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Software stocks look compelling as companies make it easier for consumers and businesses to take advantage of AI.

Figma files for an IPO. What investors should know about the Adobe design rival.

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Less than two years after agreeing with Adobe to call off plans for a megadeal, Figma has filed IPO paperwork and could embrace Wall Street in its own right.

Constellation Brands says ‘socioeconomic headwinds’ are hurting beer sales, amid immigration crackdown

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Shares of Constellation Brands fell after hours on Tuesday after the beer and wine maker forecast better-than-expected profits but said “socioeconomic headwinds” had hit beer demand.

S&P 500 just saw its first ‘golden cross’ in more than 2 years. Here’s what comes next.

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The S&P 500 is kicking off the second half of 2025 in style.

Elon Musk takes us for fools as he renews his verbal assault on Trump

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Eight months ago, Elon Musk told you he could cut “$2 trillion” from the $6.7 trillion federal budget. We told you it was baloney. We were right.

Why Circle’s proposed national stablecoin trust bank is a smart move

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Shares of Circle Internet Group turned higher as Wall Street applauded the stablecoin issuer’s move to try to establish a national digital-currency trust bank.

I hired a ‘combative, controlling and extremely self-centered’ assistant. How do I deal with her — and avoid nightmare hires like this in the future?

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How do I deal with an employee like this who hasn’t technically “done” anything actionable? How do I navigate feeling sorry for someone and hating them (both personally and professionally) at the same time?

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