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My wife is older, but receives less Social Security than I do. Can she switch to spousal benefits?

On: April 14, 2026

“I’m 60 and my wife is 62. She has already filed for her Social Security.”

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Nearly 90% of American adults are vulnerable because they are missing this key document

On: April 14, 2026

Here’s why your family is likely to end up in court if something happens to you.

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Nearly 90% of American adults are vulnerable because they are missing this key document

On: April 14, 2026

Here’s why your family is likely to end up in court if something happens to you.

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The private-credit mess won’t lead to a financial crisis like 2008’s, says top IMF official

On: April 14, 2026

Tobias Adrian, the IMF’s monetary and capital-markets director, says incentives today are better aligned among issuers of private credit and investors in it than was the case when subprime mortgage debt fueled the global financial crisis.

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Wholesale inflation jumps to highest level in three years — but the news is not all bad

On: April 14, 2026

U.S. inflation at the wholesale level rose to a three-year high in March due to surging oil prices tied to the Iran war, but aside from energy, the increases in the cost of other goods and services were surprisingly tame.

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BP sees ‘exceptional’ oil-trading result as prices spike

On: April 14, 2026

The British oil company expects significantly better performance in oil trading this quarter compared with the previous one.

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United Airlines reportedly pitched government on American Airlines deal. Its CEO wants to take advantage of high oil prices.

On: April 14, 2026

A published report says that United Airlines has pitched senior government officials on whether it could get permission to merge with American Airlines, a transaction that if completed would lead to carrier controlling a third of the market.

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Citigroup’s stock jumps toward an 18-year high after earnings, boosted by record M&A fees

On: April 14, 2026

Citigroup’s stock was rallying, bucking the postearnings weakness seen in shares of its big-bank peers.

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The U.S.-Iran war dealt a big blow to the global economy. The IMF tells us how bad it could get.

On: April 14, 2026

The U.S. and global economies were poised to accelerate this year before the Iran war. But now, a global watchdog warns of big trouble if a peace deal proves elusive and the conflict gets any worse.

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Johnson & Johnson raises guidance for 2026 on strong start to the year

On: April 14, 2026

Johnson & Johnson said its pharmaceutical sales rose 11.2% in the first quarter of 2026.

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Fund-manager pessimism builds but it’s not at ‘close your eyes and buy’ levels, says Bank of America

On: April 14, 2026

The April FMS was eagerly awaited given the oil price shock caused by events in the Middle East. While sentiment darkened, though, investors seem reluctant to cut risk significantly.

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Wells Fargo sees little change in guidance despite spike in oil prices

On: April 14, 2026

The fourth-largest lender in the U.S. said its outlook for net interest income and noninterest expense in 2026 has remained unchanged

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Space investing is heating up as SpaceX rockets toward a record-breaking IPO

On: April 14, 2026

Hype around Elon Musk, a major moon mission and space-based data centers is driving interest in the sector.

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Why two Wall Street titans just turned bullish on U.S. stocks

On: April 14, 2026

Citigroup and BlackRock Investment Institute have both turned bullish on U.S. stocks. They say tech dominance is a part of that.

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‘It is their fault’: My condo board forgot to bill for storage fees. Must I pay retroactively?

On: April 14, 2026

“They now intend to bill us for seven to eight months of storage fees.”

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Fink hails one of BlackRock’s ‘strongest starts to a year in our history’

On: April 14, 2026

The world’s biggest asset manager beat earnings forecasts after a surge into its exchange-traded funds

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Goldman Sachs has the top rank among the S&P 500 by this remarkable statistic

On: April 14, 2026

The investment bank has consistently rewarded its shareholders.

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Why there’s a disconnect between solid economic data and dismal consumer confidence, according to Jim Grant

On: April 14, 2026

Jim Grant is worried about the impact on inflation, not just of the war, but also about how central banks now bake it into their monetary policies

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‘She’s a smoker’: My mother, 55, has no car and no job. Should I buy her life insurance?

On: April 14, 2026

“My brothers and I are willing to split the cost of life insurance for her, if we can find a policy.”

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Oil futures fall further below $100 on hopes of peace deal

On: April 14, 2026

Oil futures on Tuesday fell further below $100 as hopes rise that the U.S. and Iran may soon reach a peace deal.

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Kenneth Cole is asking $16 million for his longtime upstate New York home once rented by George Clooney

On: April 14, 2026

Fashion icon Kenneth Cole has listed his sprawling upstate New York home for $16 million—after letting George Clooney rent out the dwelling during his “Good Night, and Good Luck” Broadway run.

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Pink buys striking Greenwich Village townhouse for $21 million: ‘A piece of New York City history’

On: April 14, 2026

Pop sensation Pink has reportedly snapped up a historic $21.5M townhouse, after revealing she had relocated her family from California to the New York to support her daughter’s Broadway dream.

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March saw the largest increase in global energy inflation in 25 years

On: April 14, 2026

The Iran war has caused the biggest rise in global energy inflation in 25 years, according to calculations made by an economist tracking government data.

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Intel’s stock just had its best 9-day stretch on record. Can it go even higher?

On: April 13, 2026

The chip maker’s stock is already richly valued, an analyst says, but a key catalyst is still on the way

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As the Iran conflict squeezes global energy supplies, U.S. oil is gaining an unusual edge

On: April 13, 2026

The WTI-Brent spread isn’t telling the whole story about what is going on in the oil market.

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Why do older sellers get less money for their homes than younger sellers?

On: April 13, 2026

Buying and selling a home can be the most significant financial decisions that families face.

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Why SpaceX’s IPO could put pressure on Tesla’s stock

On: April 13, 2026

Some investors may choose to snatch up shares in Elon Musk’s rocket maker instead of Tesla, an analyst warned.

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This is the defense sector’s fastest grower — and a $20 billion trade most investors are missing

On: April 13, 2026

‘Drone-killing’ technology is now a must-have for government agencies — from Washington to Riyadh.

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Stock traders’ ‘WTF indicator’ is going off. Why that is a bullish sign — at least for now.

On: April 13, 2026

Many investing professionals probably expected the S&P 500 would fall on Monday. Instead, the index rose by a full percentage point, finishing at its highest level in almost six weeks.

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Oracle’s stock stands out as the software sector bounces to its best day in a year

On: April 13, 2026

Investors searched for bargains Monday, analysts say, after last week’s sharp selloff over worries about the threat from Anthropic’s Claude Mythos

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Is OpenAI outgrowing Microsoft? A new Amazon alliance raises the stakes.

On: April 13, 2026

A reported leaked memo from OpenAI’s revenue chief signals a deepening rift with Microsoft, as the ChatGPT creator deepens its relationship with Amazon.

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This is the real reason behind the U.S. dollar’s climb as the Iran conflict drags on

On: April 13, 2026

The U.S. dollar is up this year, based on Monday afternoon trading levels, following failed talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend to end the conflict in the Middle East.

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Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports takes effect. Stocks are shrugging off escalation concerns.

On: April 13, 2026

The American military on Monday was implementing a blockade on all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, with the escalation pushing oil prices higher but not rattling U.S. stocks that much.

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These stocks are taking big hits from worries about higher gasoline prices

On: April 13, 2026

Stocks of a number of consumer discretionary sector companies were falling amid worries that rising gasoline prices as a result of the latest escalation in the Middle East conflict would hurt consumer sentiment and spending.

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If you’ve ever been tempted to ‘sell in May and go away’ — now is the time

On: April 13, 2026

The stock market’s “Halloween Indicator” is statistically significant during just one year of the presidential cycle.

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My friend’s girlfriend went ‘ballistic’ after learning he gives his kids $19,000 a year. Is this a red flag?

On: April 13, 2026

“He spent $1,000 on his girlfriend at Christmas and several hundred dollars on each of her children.”

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Streaming viewers are OK with double the commercials as ‘subscription fatigue’ sets in

On: April 13, 2026

As streaming costs go up, viewers are looking for better deals — and many say they’d watch more ads for lower prices, a new survey shows.

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Buyers and sellers are both sitting out the spring home-buying season

On: April 13, 2026

Real-estate agents turn gloomy as home sales fall to a nine-month low.

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Goldman’s stock falls as record equities revenue wasn’t good enough for investors

On: April 13, 2026

Goldman’s earnings and revenue beat expectations, but not by as much as investors had hoped.

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Oil prices rise nearly 6% as U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports takes effect

On: April 13, 2026

Oil prices surged nearly 6% in Monday dealings as the U.S. military began a blockade of Iranian ports following failed negotiations over the weekend between the U.S. and Iran.

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Medicare is getting a bad deal on end-of-life care — and it’s giving us one in return

On: April 13, 2026

Medicare doesn’t pay for custodial care. That makes end-of-life decisions even harder for families.

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Credo’s stock has had a rough year. Here’s why one analyst thinks now is the time to buy it.

On: April 13, 2026

The debate over whether copper-based connectivity will be replaced by optical solutions in the artificial-intelligence build-out has weighed on Credo Technology’s stock so far this year, but one analyst sees that concern as a “significant disconnect” from reality.

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I gave my friend’s daughter cash for her wedding. I did not receive a thank-you card. Do I say something?

On: April 13, 2026

“They cashed the check 10 days after the wedding.”

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How to use bond/CD ladders as the ultimate hedge to keep your money safe

On: April 13, 2026

A careful selection of maturities for U.S. Treasury securities and bank CDs can protect you against interest rate risk while safeguarding your cash.

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The best places to invest now are Chinese tech stocks and this out-of-fashion sector, according to Bank of America

On: April 13, 2026

The stock market is now too big to fail, Bank of America’s Michael Hartnett reckons. So no rate increases before the midterms and a Sino-American detente in May

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Private credit not only won’t spark a financial crisis — it may be more stable than your bank

On: April 13, 2026

With 80% equity cushions and 10-year lockups, Wall Street’s “anti-banks” won’t face a “Lehman moment.”

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Stocks can rally even without a ‘full return to normality,’ says HSBC

On: April 13, 2026

There’s too much focus from investors on the war in Iran, analysts led by Max Kettner wrote in a note.

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Energy prices have probably peaked, according to Morgan Stanley’s top strategist. Here’s what that means for stocks.

On: April 13, 2026

Investors should be keeping a close eye on the difference between Brent and U.S. crude, which is sending a message that market worries over the crisis in Iran have peaked, says Morgan Stanley.

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Populism lost in Hungary but still might win the war, one strategist argues

On: April 13, 2026

A strategist argues Viktor Orbán’s defeat was against the prevailing trend, but the Iran war will cement a new global regime of deglobalization, state expansion and stubborn inflation.

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Why ‘Rule of 10’ stocks like Nvidia and Meta are now poised for a comeback, according to Goldman Sachs

On: April 13, 2026

Higher bond yields have been hitting secular growth stocks, but that may be about to change

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Leonardo DiCaprio takes his $20 million Malibu beachfront mansion off market even after lowering the price

On: April 13, 2026

DiCaprio originally put the home on the market in July 2025—listing it both for sale, with an asking price of $23 million, and for rent for $65,000 a month.

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Watch out for more tax cuts — or even tax hikes — as Republicans try for another budget bill

On: April 13, 2026

While Americans are still getting used to the GOP tax overhaul enacted by Congress last year, it’s possible that more tax changes could be coming.

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Why elevated U.S. tariffs could stick around for years — even after Trump leaves office

On: April 13, 2026

A substantial majority of American business leaders are planning for U.S. tariffs to stay elevated for years — and that’s a reasonable expectation, according to trade specialists at PwC.

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Mariah Carey lists ‘MTV Cribs’ penthouse in New York City for a whopping $27 million

On: April 13, 2026

Pop diva Mariah Carey is selling her longtime New York City penthouse for $27 million—24 years after it was featured in a now-infamous episode of “MTV Cribs.”

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Keep calm and carry on buying the dip, says JPMorgan

On: April 13, 2026

Any investor who has a time horizon of at least three months should use any weakness in stocks to buy, says a new research note from JPMorgan strategists.

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Move now to seize this potential stock-market crisis and opportunity

On: April 12, 2026

If you have a wish list of stocks or closed-end funds that you have wanted to buy if they go on sale, now is the time to get it ready.

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Trump says he’s closing the Strait of Hormuz. Has he been reading MarketWatch?

On: April 12, 2026

News over the weekend illustrates once again the advantage of having oil stocks in your retirement accounts.

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Stock-market futures drop, oil surges back above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend

On: April 12, 2026

Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz and led President Donald Trump to announce a blockade of the crucial waterway.

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April’s stock-market rebound is about to face its first major test as earnings season swings into gear

On: April 12, 2026

The recovery in the U.S. stock market since the beginning of April could soon face its first critical test, as the first-quarter corporate earnings season is about to get underway.

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Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz as Vance leaves Pakistan talks with no deal. How financial markets are reacting.

On: April 12, 2026

As U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal, U.S. stock futures were sliding and oil was climbing, based on trading via a crypto-based trading platform.

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How Beyond Meat sank from a $14 billion plant-based protein powerhouse to a penny stock

On: April 12, 2026

There’s a lot more to Beyond Meat’s fall from grace than just falling sales and mounting losses.

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How unruly do your fellow passengers need to be for an airline to give you compensation?

On: April 11, 2026

One flier told MarketWatch that a fellow passenger sprayed them with perfume. She contacted the airline’s CEO.

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The average tax refund is over $3,500 — and you’ve got less than a week to file

On: April 11, 2026

So far, the IRS has received 1 million fewer tax returns than at the same point last year.

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I have $30,000 in student debt. What’s the worst that could happen if I don’t pay it?

On: April 11, 2026

“I’d rather spend my disposable income on traveling or experiences.”

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We asked our wedding guests to give money to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Can we write off their donations?

On: April 11, 2026

“There were substantial donations made.”

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Here’s a look at the known damage to Gulf energy facilities as the U.S. and Iran meet for talks

On: April 11, 2026

Nearly six weeks of war in Middle East saw more than 60 energy facilities struck across at least nine countries in the Persian Gulf.

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LinkedIn executive reveals the biggest mistake you can make with AI at work

On: April 11, 2026

“If you’re overusing AI, that means you’re not doing anything unique as a human in that process.”

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A short-covering rally has stocks on shaky footing. Here’s what could happen next.

On: April 11, 2026

U.S. stocks have staged a blistering rebound, but who exactly has been doing the buying?

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What if Trump actually wanted this outcome in Hormuz all along?

On: April 11, 2026

Cambridge University professor Helen Thompson says the consistent ‘thread’ through the second Trump administration has been resetting the energy part of the world geopolitically.

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It’s been one of Wall Street’s most heated AI debates — and it may be totally missing the point

On: April 11, 2026

Are copper cables or optical components best positioned to support the AI-networking boom? An analyst sees room for both technologies to win big.

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Will AI start ‘going rogue’? The chorus of warnings is getting louder.

On: April 11, 2026

As AI models get more powerful, there’s growing risk they will go off the rails or get misused by bad actors.

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Are you a ‘HENRY’? Why 90% of financial advisers will waive their minimums to get your business.

On: April 10, 2026

Most advisory firms’ $500,000 or $1 million thresholds are actually just branding tools. Here’s how to tell if you’re actually a good fit for their services.

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Oil just logged its worst week in 6 years as U.S.-Iran weekend talks raise a bigger question

On: April 10, 2026

Oil prices finished lower on Friday, with U.S. and global benchmark crude contracts posting their worst weekly percentage losses in nearly six years, as talks loomed between the U.S. and Iran.

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It’s OK to postpone saving for college until you have these 4 financial priorities under control

On: April 10, 2026

When should parents start saving for college? The answer may surprise you.

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Investors are gloomy about inflation and risk-taking ahead of Saturday’s Iran talks

On: April 10, 2026

The economic toll of the Iran conflict is starting to show up at home.

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Software stocks are getting pulverized — but bitcoin’s rebound hints that a bottom might be in

On: April 10, 2026

Bitcoin’s relative strength on Friday may offer a bullish clue for battered software shares — that is, if a past relationship still holds.

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Marvell’s stock is soaring toward its first fresh high in a year. Here’s what’s driving the momentum.

On: April 10, 2026

The narrative around Marvell is refocusing around the company’s optical business.

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What’s at stake for markets as the U.S. and Iran talk this weekend

On: April 10, 2026

The Iran war has jolted oil prices and stocks over the past six weeks, leaving investors on edge over negotiations slated for this weekend.

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Iran defies Trump ahead of talks by doing a ‘very poor job’ of opening Strait of Hormuz

On: April 10, 2026

Ahead of U.S.-Iranian talks in Pakistan over the weekend, Iran’s de facto control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a thorny issue, with traffic through the waterway still severely limited.

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Nike’s stock hits 12-year low, as some analysts are losing faith in management

On: April 10, 2026

Nike’s chief innovation officer is leaving, just as analysts worry whether the execution of the company’s turnaround needs an outside perspective.

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Here’s the real cost of economy airfare after all the fees. ‘What’s next — an add-on for access to the bathroom?’

On: April 10, 2026

Airlines are now making over $100 billion a year from add-on fees.

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Nvidia’s stock extends its hot streak — and that’s great news for the S&P 500

On: April 10, 2026

Nvidia shares are up for the eighth session in a row.

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Buying a car out of state can save you thousands of dollars — but ask these 3 questions first

On: April 10, 2026

Stubbornly high car prices are pushing more buyers to expand their search radius beyond state lines to find a deal.

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‘That is painful’: Inflation is on the verge of rising faster than your pay

On: April 10, 2026

“Inflation is almost eating up the entirety of Americans’ wage gains already,” one economist says.

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OpenAI is making a high-stakes advertising bet. Will that help it beat Anthropic?

On: April 10, 2026

OpenAI is doubling down on ads as a core pillar of its business, reportedly targeting $100 billion in advertising revenue by 2030.

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AI spending will boost productivity — but first it’ll make even the most efficient firms look like slackers

On: April 10, 2026

Companies and investors can expect a painful transition — and the economy will be impacted as well.

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Tesla is approaching a major milestone — but it may not be enough to lift the stock

On: April 10, 2026

Investors need proof that Tesla’s driverless technology is improving in order to justify the stock price, Morgan Stanley says.

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There are years-long waiting lists to retire on college campuses. 6 steps to take before enrolling.

On: April 10, 2026

Retiring to a college community can be great — if you can afford it.

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Intel’s stock hasn’t been this hot in 38 years. It now has a ‘renewed lease on life.’

On: April 10, 2026

Intel stands to benefit from a CPU boom and a growing array of partnerships, but an analyst notes it’s “not out of the woods yet.”

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This might be the best time for you to load up on Big Tech stocks

On: April 10, 2026

Also in Weekend Reads: How to recover from financial mistakes, solutions for a tax problem and advice from the Moneyist.

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‘Tip of the inflation iceberg’: Social Security’s COLA forecast rises to 3.2%

On: April 10, 2026

Consumer prices surged in March, thanks to the conflict with Iran.

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You have until April 15 to claim this $8,000 Roth IRA freebie — no matter what your income

On: April 10, 2026

All U.S. taxpayers have until tax day — Wednesday, April 15 — to take advantage of the Roth IRA tax break for 2025, even if they think they earn too much.

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You only really need to know one thing to save for retirement

On: April 10, 2026

Saving for your future can be this simple.

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Social Security needs modest revenue increases and benefit cuts — not extreme borrowing

On: April 10, 2026

The Cassidy-Kaine proposal does virtually nothing to solve Social Security’s financial problems

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‘Our FICO score is excellent’: My husband and I are in our 70s. Do we take out a $10,000 loan for a new roof?

On: April 10, 2026

With inflation surging in March, don’t expect lower rates on your loans.

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Americans blame Iran war for worsening economy, pushing consumer sentiment to record low

On: April 10, 2026

Consumers’ views sour on business conditions and personal finances, and inflation expectations soar.

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A major long-term risk for investors is baby boomers liquidating their investments

On: April 10, 2026

As baby boomers retire, they will go from buyers of stocks to sellers.

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Palo Alto Networks’ stock leads another dramatic software selloff. Here’s what investors need to know.

On: April 10, 2026

Investors seem increasingly spooked by Mythos, a forthcoming Anthropic model that the company has said is so powerful it could penetrate existing cyber defenses if it’s misused by bad actors.

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TSMC reports forecast-beating revenue as AI chip demand defies geopolitical tensions

On: April 10, 2026

Sterling sales figures for the first three months will provide much-need reassurance to investors that demand for high-end chips for use in AI compute is still robust.

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Wall Street’s fear gauge just flashed an unusual signal that could carry the S&P 500 to 7,400 within months

On: April 10, 2026

The falling VIX is a third sign that the bottom for stocks is in says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee

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Global chaos has become a permanent guest in your portfolio. This strategist says Big Tech and emerging markets are now essentials.

On: April 10, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is not an aberration from the new geopolitical order — it is an expression of it and investors need to adjust to this fast, says a Nuveen strategist.

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Wall Street’s fear gauge just flashed an unusual signal that could carry the S&P 500 to 7,400 within months

On: April 10, 2026

The falling VIX is a third sign that the bottom for stocks is in says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee

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AI will boost productivity. But first it will drag the economy down.

On: April 10, 2026

Companies and investors can expect a painful monthslong transformation that makes even the most efficient firms look like slackers.

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‘Crime 101’ actor Tate Donovan lists lush Texas Hill Country property for $1.7 million

On: April 10, 2026

Hollywood actor and former “Friends” star Tate Donovan is selling the beautiful Texas property he has owned for the last decade, listing it for just a hair under $1.7 million.

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‘I am at a crossroads’: I’m 37 and have $1.3 million. Do I stop working to spend time with my young kids?

On: April 10, 2026

“Right now, we only see our kids (ages 5 and 2) awake for about 90 minutes a day.”

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Brown-Forman’s stock was the S&P 500’s top gainer Thursday as merger drama heats up

On: April 9, 2026

Shares of Brown-Forman had their best day in years on Thursday, after the U.S.-based spirits seller Sazerac reportedly expressed interest in doing a deal of some kind with the maker of Jack Daniel’s.

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Has the cease-fire rally pushed stocks too high, too quickly?

On: April 9, 2026

Here’s what a handful of investing professionals say about the market’s rapid recovery — and the fragile Middle East truce.

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Netflix, big banks face a moment of truth as the Iran cease-fire rally meets earnings season

On: April 9, 2026

“Sawtooth” volatility pattern in options prices suggests a strong postearnings move for Netflix.

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Here’s how much money Iran can make charging tolls on one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil

On: April 9, 2026

Iran doesn’t stand to make much money with traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly at a standstill, but it can rake in billions in Chinese yuan, or hundreds of millions in U.S. dollars per month, once the transit of tankers through the crucial waterway is restored to normal.

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Your grocery bill will be the next casualty of the Iran war. These investment moves can counter food inflation.

On: April 9, 2026

Four food-supply chokeholds are squeezing investor portfolios. Here’s what to do before your grocery bill proves it in October.

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Nvidia’s stock is quietly gaining steam — it’s on its longest winning streak since 2023

On: April 9, 2026

Nvidia’s stock trades meaningfully below its 52-week high, suggesting to one analyst that it could see sustained gains if the AI trade comes back alive.

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Bitcoin miners are losing money minting coins. It’s the same problem that killed the penny.

On: April 9, 2026

For many bitcoin miners, it has cost more in recent months to produce a bitcoin than the coin can be sold for, leading them to stop operating some machines and to sell more bitcoin holdings to raise cash.

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CoreWeave’s stock bounces back. Why investors are cheering the new Meta deal.

On: April 9, 2026

Wall Street still has various questions about CoreWeave’s expanded Meta partnership and the company’s financing plans.

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Software stocks are having a ‘full-fledged breakdown’ — and they may fall even further

On: April 9, 2026

A strategist notes that the sector is once again testing a technical support level, which increases the likelihood that it will break that support.

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The stock-market correction isn’t over yet. Here’s why the Iran cease-fire is actually a bad omen.

On: April 9, 2026

Market timers are too bullish about the outcome of the war — and May marks the start of the worst six-month stretch for markets historically.

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Tesla may take another stab at making a cheap EV as the competition heats up

On: April 9, 2026

A small electric SUV is reportedly in the early stages of development at Tesla, after years without a new product launch.

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Here’s how much weight-loss drugs Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo cost — and how to pick the best GLP-1 for you

On: April 9, 2026

The GLP-1 market is growing fast. Here’s how much the most popular medications will cost you.

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Individual investors sat out yesterday’s stock-market rally — and made this move instead

On: April 9, 2026

While institutional investors drove Wednesday’s rally, retail investors took it as an opportunity to cash out.

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Mortgage rates dip following Iran cease-fire. Why that’s great timing for people selling a home.

On: April 9, 2026

The spring home-buying season may have just gotten a boost of confidence.

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Sandisk’s stock is up 2,000% in a year — and this analyst says it’s still being underestimated

On: April 9, 2026

A Bernstein analyst sees major upside potential as he assesses the prospects of a sustained boom in memory prices.

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Only a handful of ships have passed through Hormuz, further testing fragile truce

On: April 9, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, with more than 800 ships still stranded in the Persian Gulf and only eight vessels, mostly dry-bulk vessels, passing through since the tenuous cease-fire between the U.S., Israel and Iran was announced earlier this week.

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The smart money is plugging into these power-sector stocks — and opening new frontiers for AI-driven growth

On: April 9, 2026

Institutional investors are buying providers of the ‘picks and shovels’ as data centers strain the electric grid.

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Big Tech stocks look like especially good deals as investors eye what is next for the market

On: April 9, 2026

Still-high oil prices have investors wondering which areas could help keep the market moving higher after Wednesday’s rally.

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The economy slowed sharply even before the Iran war. Where does it go from here?

On: April 9, 2026

The war with Iran will have a lingering economic fallout.

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Oil prices rise, but look to tally biggest weekly loss since June on ‘fragile’ cease-fire

On: April 9, 2026

Traders wary that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still restricted.

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Here are some bargain bank stocks heading into earnings season

On: April 9, 2026

A close look at valuations for the largest U.S. banks highlights opportunities for long-term investors.

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The shaky Trump-Iran cease-fire means being ready to exit any ‘war’s over’ stock-market rally

On: April 9, 2026

These signals for investors will make or break the truce — and oil prices.

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Intel’s stock is set to extend its hot streak. Here’s the company’s latest win.

On: April 9, 2026

Google and Intel are collaborating on CPUs and custom infrastructure chips to scale AI.

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The $250 million daily bet: How the Iran crisis triggered a frenzy in leveraged oil trades

On: April 9, 2026

As investors have sought new ways to take advantage of volatile energy prices, interest leveraged or inverse ETFs are taking off.

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Consumer spending partly recovers after winter freeze, but not enough to signal an improved economy

On: April 9, 2026

Consumer spending accelerated in February as the weather improved and Americans bought more new cars and clothes, but the momentum could be hard to sustain in light of higher gas prices and slower increases in income.

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Inflation was getting worse before Iran war. PCE price increases show how much.

On: April 9, 2026

Shortly before the Iran war, a key measure of U.S. inflation rose at an excessive pace for the third month in a row, underscoring the latest challenge to the Federal Reserve in trying to squelch stubborn price pressures.

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Amazon’s CEO doubles down on AI spending: ‘We are not going to be conservative’

On: April 9, 2026

Echoing the early days of AWS, Amazon is ignoring the doubters and aggressively pursuing its AI investments.

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S&P 500 smashes back above two key moving averages, in a rare display of strength. Here’s what history shows happens next.

On: April 9, 2026

What a difference a day makes.

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An earnings boom is around the corner, and it could blindside the stock-market bears

On: April 9, 2026

Wall Street expects earnings to reach a four-year high. That’s too conservative, according to Deutsche Bank.

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‘I feel pressured’: My husband has early Alzheimer’s and wants to visit Europe, but I’m terrified of flying. What should I do?

On: April 9, 2026

“My husband’s memory is still good, but he has lost some executive function.”

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‘Dream coastal retreat’: The late Hulk Hogan’s charming Florida beach cottage listed for $4.5 million—next door to his mansion

On: April 9, 2026

Hulk Hogan’s waterfront Florida “cottage” has been put on the market for $4.5 million, just two months after his primary residence—where he died in July 2025—was listed for just under $11 million.

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Bonds may be the real winner now that the world economy has sidestepped a historic oil crisis

On: April 8, 2026

The Iran crisis threatened “the largest geopolitical oil supply disruption in history,” the Dallas Fed warned.

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Intel’s stock soars to a five-year high. This is what’s driving its massive momentum.

On: April 8, 2026

Intel was the second-best performer in the S&P 500 on Wednesday.

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Corona brewer says shoppers are going for cheaper beer and wine, as it grows more cautious on demand

On: April 8, 2026

Constellation Brands pulled its longer-term outlook, after executives last year said concerns about ICE raids and higher prices were keeping Hispanic consumers from going out.

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‘They essentially have a blackmail card up their sleeve’: A look at Iran’s plan to charge tankers to use the Strait of Hormuz

On: April 8, 2026

Iran’s plans to impose tolls on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz is turning the key waterway into a financial battlefield.

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Stock market celebrates the Iran cease-fire, but bond market shows we’re not out of the woods yet

On: April 8, 2026

“We have to get a better sense of whether this conflict is over or just paused,” one analyst said.

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How the ‘TACO’ trade went from a light-hearted Wall Street joke to a serious moneymaker

On: April 8, 2026

Since the start of President Trump’s second term, nine of the 10 top days for the S&P 500 have been spurred by de-escalation either involving tariffs or Iran.

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Many Fed officials think rate cuts are still likely, March meeting minutes show

On: April 8, 2026

Some policymakers saw a “strong case” for a hike — but they were in the minority.

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Retail and travel stocks rally after Iran cease-fire — but it could take months for consumers to see lower prices

On: April 8, 2026

The cease-fire agreement between the U.S. and Iran triggered a relief rally in shares of travel and retail giants Wednesday, on hopes that a break from surging fuel prices would help businesses manage costs and calm anxious consumers.

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Google’s AI lead is growing in this key area. That’s good news for Alphabet’s stock.

On: April 8, 2026

Custom chips give Google more compute power to deploy, an analyst notes.

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Here’s when gas prices and airfares could go down if the Iran cease-fire holds

On: April 8, 2026

Stock markets were rallying on Wednesday, but drivers shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for a return to prewar gas prices.

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Micron and other memory stocks soar as Iran cease-fire refocuses attention on the AI boom

On: April 8, 2026

The memory trade had been coming undone in recent weeks, but it now looks to be back on in a big way following the announcement of a two-week cease-fire agreement with Iran.

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The U.S. has more natural gas than it knows what to do with — helping Americans weather the Iran oil crisis

On: April 8, 2026

Cheaper U.S. natural gas is a bright spot for consumers in otherwise dim energy markets. But the contrast is so stark it has created an anomaly.

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Oil prices notch biggest daily drop in almost 6 years as cease-fire deal offers two weeks of uncertainty

On: April 8, 2026

Oil prices posted their biggest one-day percentage decline in almost six years on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week cease-fire.

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Inflation isn’t going to slow anytime soon, even if the Iran cease-fire holds. Here’s why.

On: April 8, 2026

The U.S.’s cease-fire with Iran has driven oil prices lower — but the cost of the conflict is primed to show up quite visibly Friday in the latest monthly snapshot of consumer prices.

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Main Street bankers are terrified of today’s K-shaped economy—and longing for the ‘goldilocks‘ 1990s

On: April 8, 2026

Bank CEOs warn that stagnant wages for the bottom half of households are sowing the seeds of a 2008-style crisis, even as the wealthy thrive.

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Instagram shows me at least 4 ads a day for indexed universal life insurance. Do I need it? I’m 39, single, with no kids.

On: April 8, 2026

Don’t think about indexed universal life insurance as a “stock alternative” as IULs are a type of life-insurance policy. Think about what kind of life insurance you’d want, if any.

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The real reason stocks are rallying so much after the Iran cease-fire

On: April 8, 2026

A huge relief rally was underway in the stock market Wednesday following a two-week cease-fire deal between the U.S. and Iran.

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These products could get hit hardest by Trump’s new Iran tariff threat

On: April 8, 2026

Imports from China could face new duties if President Trump follows through with a tariff threat related to providing weapons to Iran.

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Oil and fertilizer stocks get pummeled but are still well above levels before the Iran conflict

On: April 8, 2026

Of the S&P 500’s top 20 biggest decliners, 19 companies are in either the oil and gas or the fertilizer business, and the other one is in agriculture.

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Iran moves to put the brakes on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

On: April 8, 2026

Hormuz traffic is halted after attacks by Israel on Lebanon, Iranian news agency says.

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The New York Times says it has identified Satoshi, bitcoin’s inventor. The crypto industry doesn’t seem to care.

On: April 8, 2026

A report in the New York Times claims to have identified the person who goes by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamato, the inventor of bitcoin and one of the richest people on Earth.

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Interest rates are headed lower — real yields suggest a half-point Fed cut is coming

On: April 8, 2026

The Iran cease-fire may be the ‘green light’ the Fed needs.

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Why home builders’ stocks are getting such a big boost from the cease-fire deal with Iran

On: April 8, 2026

Falling interest rates and oil prices, which could put more money into the pockets of potential home buyers, provide some hope for a turnaround.

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These stocks in the S&P 500 are rising the most after Trump’s cease-fire announcement

On: April 8, 2026

Travel-related companies and semiconductor manufacturers dominated the list of top U.S. stock performers early Wednesday.

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Two reasons AT&T’s stock is missing out on the market’s cease-fire rally

On: April 8, 2026

Defensive stocks are losing their luster, and an analyst has voiced some concerns about the sustainability of AT&T’s broadband momentum.

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Waste, fraud and abuse is alive and well at Medicare Advantage

On: April 8, 2026

The Trump administration has just decided to spend another $13 billion of taxpayers’ money on a federal boondoggle that already overcharges us $76 billion a year.

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Oracle’s stock is trading at an extreme discount to this key technical indicator

On: April 8, 2026

Shares of Oracle are trading at a steep discount to their 200-day moving average as Wall Street doubts the company can hit its ambitious 2030 financial targets.

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Why these 3 airlines are still raising bag fees even though passengers are already fed up with high prices

On: April 8, 2026

Three major airlines have hiked their checked-bag fees this month, in another blow for travelers still reeling from long TSA lines and increased airfare.

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The U.S. government has found ‘alarming instances’ of nursing homes drugging residents and falsifying medical records

On: April 8, 2026

Nursing homes are sedating vulnerable people to keep them docile

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Why SpaceX could trade like a meme stock after its blockbuster IPO

On: April 8, 2026

SpaceX has “a massive narrative, a founder with a loyal following, and a valuation likely driven in part by future potential,” all ingredients for meme-like trading

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Broadcom’s stock picks up a rare downgrade. What’s behind the contrarian call.

On: April 8, 2026

An analyst worries about a line from a recent Broadcom filing that suggests the company may be somewhat involved in the funding of an Anthropic data center.

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What the market is pricing for Fed and global central-bank interest rates after the cease-fire

On: April 8, 2026

The two-week cease-fire agreed between the U.S. and Iran has left investors less worried that major central banks will raise borrowing costs this year.

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The $7 billion reason the Big Ten is dominating college sports

On: April 8, 2026

A $7 billion TV deal and nationwide reach are fueling the Big Ten’s dominance in college sports.

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The new high dose of Wegovy costs less than Zepbound

On: April 8, 2026

Novo Nordisk launched the high dose version of its GLP-1 injection at a price that’s $50 cheaper than Eli Lilly’s competing drug.

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Markets looking ‘through the noise’ of Iran war — but key questions remain, says JPMorgan

On: April 8, 2026

There is still a lot of negotiating ahead, with conflicting demands from Washington and Tehran, according to the analysts

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Exxon and Shell reveal production hit from Iran war

On: April 8, 2026

Integrated oil majors Exxon Mobil and Shell each revealed how the Iran war hurt production in the first quarter.

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Delta’s stock soars after a well-timed earnings report showed higher fuel costs weren’t an issue

On: April 8, 2026

Delta had better-than-expected earnings reported after the Iran cease-fire was announced.

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The cease-fire mirage: Here’s why stock-market bulls may already be getting ahead of themselves

On: April 8, 2026

Goldman Sachs senior trader sees limited upside for U.S. stocks after the cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran.

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We’re in our 70s with no heirs. I like donating $30,000 from our $700,000 IRA to charity — my husband disagrees. Who’s right?

On: April 8, 2026

“Our income — Social Security, his VA disability and three pensions — covers all expenses.”

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We’re in our 70s with no heirs. I like donating $30,000 from our $700,000 IRA to charity — my husband disagrees. Who’s right?

On: April 8, 2026

“Our income — Social Security, his VA disability and three pensions — covers all expenses.”

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A high dose of Wegovy will cost $50 less than Zepbound

On: April 8, 2026

Novo Nordisk launched the high dose version of its GLP-1 injection at a price that’s $50 lower than the one for Eli Lilly’s competing drug.

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The New York Times says it’s identified Satoshi, the inventor of bitcoin

On: April 8, 2026

A report in The New York Times claims to have identified the person who goes by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamato, the inventor of bitcoin and one of the richest people on Earth.

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Then and now: Comparing where the S&P 500, crude and other markets are to the pre-war situation

On: April 8, 2026

The cease-fire reached between the U.S. and Iran on Tuesday night presents a marker showing how things have shifted in global financial markets.

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Cease-fire means the bottom is in, declares strategist Tom Lee

On: April 8, 2026

Even as cease-fire details remain murky, noted strategist Tom Lee says the bottom has now been set for the U.S. stock market.

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‘I plan to exit corporate life’: I’m 50 and have $400,000. My wife is a teacher. Can I retire at 55?

On: April 8, 2026

“I would like to stop working in about five years to spend more time with our child and support my wife.”

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Paige Lorenze finds a buyer for $2.5 million Connecticut home as she and tennis star Tommy Paul renovate new mansion

On: April 8, 2026

Dairy Boy founder Paige Lorenze may soon have some more cash to splash on renovations to the $4.7 million mansion she and fiancé Tommy Paul just purchased—after landing a buyer for her Connecticut starter home.

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‘The View’ host Joy Behar tries an unusual strategy to sell her longtime Hamptons home

On: April 8, 2026

“The View” host Joy Behar is enlisting a unique new tactic to try to sell her longtime Hamptons home—by jacking up her latest asking price by more than $1 million, despite the property having been on the market for more than a year.

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Stock futures surge, oil prices slide as Trump announces two-week cease-fire with Iran

On: April 7, 2026

U.S. stock futures jumped and oil prices fell on Tuesday evening, after President Donald Trump announced a two-week-long cease-fire deal with Iran that would delay a planned American bombing assault on the country and make more time for negotiations between the two sides.

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The Iran conflict isn’t panicking investors — yet. That’s about to change.

On: April 7, 2026

Credit spreads haven’t blown out, the oil-futures curve isn’t pointing to a lasting supply shock, and the S&P 500 has so far avoided a correction.

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Levi’s boosts its sales outlook, defying concerns about the impact of the Iran conflict

On: April 7, 2026

Shares of Levi Strauss climbed in after-hours trading Tuesday after the jeans maker raised its sales and profit outlook, despite concerns about surging gas prices and the Iran war.

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Apple’s stock pares losses. Here’s how to think about the latest saga with foldable iPhones.

On: April 7, 2026

Conflicting reports about the state of Apple’s next hot device have investors jittery over what’s been billed as a major catalyst for shares.

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CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks shares pop as cybersecurity bulls finally get some AI validation

On: April 7, 2026

A new coalition announced by Anthropic suggests that the AI company is looking to partner with traditional cybersecurity vendors — not compete against them.

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Real-world oil prices just hit a record high, signaling acute stress in the energy market

On: April 7, 2026

As Trump’s Iran deadline looms, the physical oil market is flashing something far more serious than currently reflected in futures contracts.

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U.S. stocks end mixed after late-day rebound as Trump’s Iran deadline looms

On: April 7, 2026

Stocks closed mixed Tuesday as President Trump intensified his threats against Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by this evening.

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You can’t build financial security with a 90-day mindset. Why quarterly earnings reports hurt investors.

On: April 7, 2026

Slowing down the reporting cycle is a common-sense move that protects companies from short-termism — and investors from their own worst impulses.

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Ray Dalio says the Iran conflict could evolve into the next world war

On: April 7, 2026

Hedge-fund founder points out that the conflict between Israel, the U.S. and Iran isn’t happening in a vacuum.

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Corona brewer’s stock has rallied ahead of earnings amid signs of improving beer sales

On: April 7, 2026

Shares of Constellation Brands have bounced this year, amid hopes that beer drinking will pick back up.

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Amazon’s stock could soar 50%, as this analyst says investors are looking at AI spending all wrong

On: April 7, 2026

Amazon’s aggressive AI investments are spooking investors — but one analyst believes they’re necessary for the company to fulfill accelerating cloud demand.

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15 stocks to put on your list to buy when the market recovers

On: April 7, 2026

These stocks are good bets to outperform. because they’re sensitive to changes in market liquidity.

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Corporate tax cuts from the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ aren’t giveaways — the new law actually fuels investment

On: April 7, 2026

By restoring 100% bonus depreciation, the OBBBA is providing liquidity needed for economic growth.

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Anthropic appears to have overtaken OpenAI on this key financial metric

On: April 7, 2026

Anthropic shared that its annualized revenue has grown to $30 billion, in a sign of its rapidly evolving financial fortunes.

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Arm’s stock is falling, as Morgan Stanley throws cold water on all the Wall Street hype

On: April 7, 2026

An analyst says ongoing Qualcomm litigation and a thornier competitive backdrop are among the factors that could hinder a sustained rally for Arm shares.

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Why Intel is teaming with Elon Musk on an ambitious chip-making venture

On: April 7, 2026

Intel will bring its design and packaging experience to the ambitious Terafab project jointly led by Tesla and SpaceX.

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U.S. oil prices top $116 a barrel after reports that Iran’s Kharg Island is targeted with multiple strikes

On: April 7, 2026

Oil prices were rising on Tuesday after reports that the U.S. conducted strikes on military targets on they key island.

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