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Mortgage rates hit highest level in 3 weeks, weakening demand further
Mortgage interest rates moved even higher last week, causing demand for loans to weaken yet again.
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Dollar Rises on US Economic News
The dollar index (DXY00) is up by +0.23% today. The dollar is moving higher today on signs of strength in the US economy after July personal spending and income rose more than expected and Q2 personal consumption was re…
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Wall Street’s massive bet against long-term bonds is a recipe for a painful bearish unwind, says Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities’ strategist Frank Flight says a bet that appears to be one-sided against long-term bonds could be setting up for a painful unwind.
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Burnham says rising energy prices are ‘difficult’ as typical annual bill rises to £1,723 from October – business live
Gas and electricity bills to rise by £60, or 4%, to highest level in three years, regulator Ofgem announces
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Customers are fleeing TurboTax over price, and Intuit’s stock is sliding
Intuit, Inc. engages in the provision of business and financial management solutions. It operates through the following segments: Small Business and Self-Employed, Consumer, Credit Karma, and ProTax. The Small Business …
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Stocks Settle Higher as Lower Crude Prices Ease Inflation Risks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +0.32% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.64%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
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Meta, states discuss mid-trial settlement in teen addiction case
Meta Platforms (META) has agreed to pay as much as $16.68 billion and overhaul key features across Facebook and Instagram to resolve a landmark lawsuit brought by 29 U.S. states accusing the social media giant of delibe…
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Williams-Sonoma earnings beat by $0.04, revenue topped estimates
Massive earnings miss. Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) reported adjusted EPS of $0.24 for Q4 2025, missing the consensus estimate of $1.53 by 84.3%. The social entertainment platform’s results fell sharply short of Wall…
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Does a 2% beneficiary inherit 100% if the 98% beneficiary dies in a car accident? Asking for a friend.
Moderna stock rallied, while Klarna and CoreWeave were among the week’s worst losers.
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Two-thirds of parents don’t have this vital document they need in case of emergency
Sometimes, no matter how well you plan, unforeseen emergencies arise that exceed even the most well-cushioned of emergency funds. Catastrophic events like major medical expenses, the unexpected death of a family member,…
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Am I too old for Roth conversions? I’m 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.
“We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year.”
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Soybeans Extend Gains to Tuesday’s Close
Soybeans posted gains of 11 ½ to 14 cents across the board on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 1/4 cents at $12.01. Soymeal futures were steady to $1.10 higher on the day, with Soy Oil b…
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‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?
Gifting money to your children or grandchildren is more than just a financial boost â itâs a chance to support them meaningfully and teach them about managing money.
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AL Sydbank reports first-half profit of DKK 1.8bn
AL Sydbank’s half-year report shows that the positive trend from Q1 has been sustained and strengthened in several areas. Profit has improved, lending has increased and the amalgamation of the organisation is proceeding…
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FTSE 100: Global Investor Demand Keeps Record High Within Reach
Gold enters 2026 at record highs after an exceptional rally driven by strong central bank demand, macro uncertainty, and a shift in strategic asset allocation. We remain positive on our gold outlook, with macro tailwind…
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Iran and Oman prepare Hormuz deal as U.S. holds back on secondary sanctions
Iran and Oman are approaching a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and future administration of the vital economic artery.
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Why is Alibaba stock climbing today?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited stocks have been trading up by 3.76 percent amid upbeat sentiment on its robust e-commerce rebound.
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HP partners with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company's WiFi tech
BEIJING — U.S.-based personal computing and printing firm HP has signed a multi-year global agreement for licensing certain WiFi patents from Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, the companies announced Wednesday.
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Cattle Extend Losses to Tuesday, as Early Cash Business Falls
Live cattle futures were down 72 cents to $2.65 lower across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade picked up a few sales at $218 on Tuesday, down $7-8 from last week, with a few dressed sales of $345 in the north. Feede…
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Stocks Settle Higher as Lower Crude Prices Ease Inflation Risks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +0.32% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.64%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
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Woolworths FY profit rises on strong Australian Food sales; shares climb
Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW), one half of Australia’s supermarket duopoly, just released its full-year results for the 2025 financial year. The numbers painted a picture of significant headwinds and a planned recovery. Th…
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Amazon service Bezos once called 'artificial artificial intelligence' is shutting down
Amazon is soon pulling the plug on its 21-year-old crowdsourced work platform, called Mechanical Turk, the company said Tuesday.
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Sen. Darline Graham, Trump's pick for South Carolina Senate, wins GOP primary
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham staved off a challenge from Rep. Ralph Norman in the state's Senate primary runoff election, and with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement will advance to November's genera…
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Heico earnings beat by $0.16, revenue topped estimates
Aerospace and defense company HEICO (NYSE: HEI) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 23.1% year on year to $1.41 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.67 per share was 11.4% above an…