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Investors Look to Earnings to Support Record Stock Prices
A high-stakes corporate earnings season kicks into gear next week, with bullish investors hoping results will justify increasingly rich valuations in a U.S. stock market near record highs.
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Facebook Seeks to Attract Young Adults With New Community, Videos
Facebook, one of the original social media networks, has become known as the platform of parents and grandparents, while young adults take up photo and video apps like Instagram and TikTok. Meta, the company that owns Facebook, is setting out to change that.W
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The Surprising Truth About Car Leather Interiors
Would you like to know the surprising truth about Italian leather interiors nobody tells you about? Well, we are going to call out the facts and give you the opportunity to hear directly to famed leather experts in Italy.
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The Yacht Industry is Booming: A Report from the Monaco Yacht Show
"We were right to specialize in this area of practice," says Bob Allen, chairman and name partner of Robert Allen Law, one of the world's leading firms focusing on the yacht industry.
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Gold Prices Climb on Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices continue to climb, supported by safe-haven demand arising from the Middle East conflict.
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Biden Student Debt Relief Blocked by Different Judge
A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked Democratic President Joe Biden's administration from implementing a plan to forgive student loan debt held by millions of Americans.
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Toilet Paper Makers: Port Strike Isn't Causing Shortages
There is no squeeze on Charmin.Toilet paper makers said Wednesday that U.S. consumers don't need to fear shortages due to the ongoing strike at U.S. ports.
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US Free Tax Filing Expands to 24 States in 2025
The U.S. Treasury said Thursday more than 30 million taxpayers in 24 participating states will be eligible to file their federal taxes for free next year through the Internal Revenue Service's expanded online Direct File system.
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Judge Allows Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan to Proceed
The temporary restraining order preventing President Joe Biden from forgiving student loan debt for over 25 million Americans will expire after a federal judge delivered a loss to the Republican-led effort to stop the plan.
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30-Year Mortgage Ticks Back up to 6.12%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.12% this week, the first increase in seven weeks.The rate ticked up from 6.08% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
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Common Financial Scams to Look Out for After Hurricane Helene
While millions of Americans throughout the southeast are busy dealing with the aftermath of hurricane Helene this week, most don't realize that a different type of storm is heading directly for them and it could cause even more financial damage.
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Costco Now Selling Platinum Bars
Riding on the heels of its wildly popular gold bars, Costco is now selling platinum bars for $1,089.99. The wholesaler made the announcement Wednesday. The bars will only be available online to Costco members and cannot be delivered to Louisiana, Nevada or Puerto Rico.
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Expert: No Need to Panic Buy TP Due to Strike
In light of the International Longshoremen's Association strike, which began Tuesday, according to one expert, there's no need to panic buy toilet paper.
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Our Guard From 'Dark AI' Is...AI-Powered Cybersecurity
We're engaged in an escalating world war without end.It's nation vs. nation. Nation vs. business. Business vs. business. Nations and businesses vs. private citizens. And private citizens vs. each other. Chances are you're already battle-scarred. I know I am.
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Safe-Haven Dollar Holds Gains as Mideast War Widens
The dollar held onto its biggest gains in a week Wednesday after an Iranian missile attack on Israel drove the buying of safe haven assets as investors fretted about the widening of conflict in the Middle East.
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Student Loan Repayment Grace Period Is Over: What to Know
The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended on Sept. 30. The "on-ramp" period helped borrowers who are struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score.
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Why Lifetime Annuities Can Offer Valuable 'Longevity Insurance'
"Mortality credits" behind the scenes let the buyer transfer the risk of running out of money in old age to an insurer.
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Recession 2024: Government Gouging of US Citizens
In contemporary society, citizens often find themselves grappling with the dual pressures of high inflation and a labyrinth of government regulations that contribute to an increasingly difficult economic landscape to achieve any sense of savings or prosperity.
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Newsom Signs Law Banning College Legacy, Donor Admissions
Private, nonprofit colleges in California will be banned from giving preference in the admissions process to applicants related to alumni or donors of the school under a new law signed this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Trump Outlines His Plan to Bring Back American Dream
Former President Donald Trump outlined a detailed economic agenda on Tuesday promising to "make America affordable again" if he retakes the White House in November.
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Broadening US Stock Gains Signal Economic Optimism
More stocks are participating in the S&P 500's latest march to record highs, easing concerns over a rally that has been concentrated in a handful of giant technology names for much of 2024.
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3 Mega-Cap Stocks for Long-Term Returns
Mega-cap stocks are defined as stocks with market capitalizations above $200 billion. As a result, there are certain advantages to buying mega-caps, such as the relative safety that comes with investing in the world's largest businesses.
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Strategies for Shopping for Medicare Advantage Plans
Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin. With it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider. People eligible for the federal government's Medicare program will have from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to sign up for 2025 Medicare Advantage plans, which...
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Congressional Bill Would Hide Mortgage Rates From Consumers
Congress is set to pass a bill that blocks mortgage financing companies from sharing with consumers information on the best interest rates available.
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The Fed Passes a Half-Point Rate Cut and Gold Rallies
At 2:00 pm (Eastern time) Wednesday, September 18th, the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (FOMC) made a somewhat surprising decision to cut their key Fed funds rate by 50-basis-points (0.50%). Most observers expected a 0.25% cut.