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UnitedHealth stock to cut 680 points off the Dow’s price after earnings debacle
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Jensen Huang is visiting China. The Nvidia CEO is caught in a trade war.
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Is the stock market open on Good Friday? Does the post office deliver mail?
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The day before Good Friday is often a great day for the stock market. Will that be...
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Parents are ‘hunkering down financially’ to brace for Trump tariff impact
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3 shady tactics used during the 2008 housing crisis could be making a comeback
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Foreign investors bought more Treasury bonds in February, official data shows
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Credit markets aren’t flashing recession fears — but that could be the problem
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Intel’s earnings could benefit from the tariff frenzy — for now. Here’s the risk ahead.
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Netflix’s stock chart showing standout strength ahead of earnings
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Harley-Davidson’s latest roadblock: An activist shareholder who wants to oust its CEO
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Three circumstances in which it’s OK to claim your Social Security benefit early
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Builders expect tariffs to increase costs by nearly $11,000, but they’re slashing home prices....
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Why it’s nearly impossible for America to meet its rare-earth needs after China’s export restrictions
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The U.S. dollar’s role as the de facto global reserve currency is looking increasingly uncertain
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U.S. retail sales surge to 26-month high as buyers rush to avoid tariff-related price hikes
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My friend’s house has appreciated by 400%. Selling means she’ll have a huge tax bill. What can she do?
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Why this strategist is expecting a lost decade for U.S. stocks, even without a recession
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‘My house and car are paid off’: I have $1 million in stocks — so where do I invest $100,000?
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I begged my adviser to sell amid the market turmoil. He dragged his feet and I lost $20,000. Do...
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ASML, a key microchip bellwether, disappoints on orders
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Here’s where to find top investment newsletters’ favorite undervalued stocks
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Taxpayers love the IRS’s free Direct File tax-prep tool. The program may still be doomed.
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Latest Social Security changes have a ‘psychological impact,’ Biden says in first speech since...
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Nvidia to record $5.5 billion in charges due to U.S. export ban on its H20 chip for China
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Why Schumer is calling on Trump to fire Social Security ‘hatchet man’ Leland Dudek
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Citigroup CEO is betting the U.S. economy can weather the tariff storm
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AMC to reap the rewards as ‘A Minecraft Movie’ energizes moviegoers
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Tesla, Ford, General Motors brace for tariff squeeze in ‘no ordinary’ earnings season for...
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Higher prices or recession? Only one of these inflation predictors can be right.
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Apple just had its best March quarter for iPhone shipments — but there’s a catch
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Albertsons warns of lower-than-expected profit ahead as it gears up to go it alone
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The IRS is pulling back on some audits — but not everyone can breathe a sigh of relief
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Fund managers have never turned so pessimistic this quickly on U.S. stocks, a survey finds
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Here comes another Wall Street S&P 500 target reduction. Stagflation risks are rising.
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7 stock picks from a global fund manager as markets ‘enforce discipline’ on Trump
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Intel’s new CEO isn’t wasting time trying to enact a turnaround
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Here’s how much money Paige Bueckers and the other WNBA draft picks will earn
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Apple hasn’t gotten an ‘all clear’ on tariffs, but its stock is still rising
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Americans are ‘doom-buying’ coffee, olive oil and soap. What’s the one thing I should stockpile...
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Will Meta have to give up Instagram? A huge antitrust trial looks to upend social media.
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Nvidia’s latest move could be a bid to escape new tariffs
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How do I apply for a tax-filing extension? What if I can’t pay? Your last-minute Tax Day...
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Fresh debt from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley draws warm reception from investors in hopeful sign
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Americans depend on foreign-made generic drugs too much. Here’s how to fix that.
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Trump tariff uncertainty, bad weather loom over railroads. Here’s why that matters.
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Goldman Sachs sees clients craving policy certainty — and putting off decisions — as deal backlog grows
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World to America: We’re not dependent on trade with you anymore
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‘The whole thing feels predatory’: My grandma, 97, pays $170 a month for a $10,000...
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Nasdaq set to lead Dow, S&P 500 higher on tech tariff pause amid mixed signals
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UnitedHealth stock to cut 680 points off the Dow’s price after earnings debacle

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The stock is set to suffer its worst day since 1999 after the first quarterly earnings miss in years and the full-year outlook was slashed.

Jensen Huang is visiting China. The Nvidia CEO is caught in a trade war.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited China on Thursday as the executive behind high-powered artificial-intelligence chips seeks to navigate the trade war between the U.S. and China.

Is the stock market open on Good Friday? Does the post office deliver mail?

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Bond markets will close early on Thursday. Here’s what else you need to know.

The day before Good Friday is often a great day for the stock market. Will that be true again this year?

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Markets are closed on the holiday itself, but the days leading up to it, especially Thursday, are often positive.

Parents are ‘hunkering down financially’ to brace for Trump tariff impact

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American families are cutting back on summer camps and vacations and delaying major purchases as they prepare to weather a trade war.

3 shady tactics used during the 2008 housing crisis could be making a comeback

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Risky financial products and scams could see a resurgence as the Trump administration hollows out the federal government’s consumer watchdog, advocates warned.

Foreign investors bought more Treasury bonds in February, official data shows

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Foreign investors increased their holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds in February, even as official-sector entities like central banks sold down theirs for a fourth straight month, the latest data from the Treasury Department showed.

Credit markets aren’t flashing recession fears — but that could be the problem

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Credit spreads are often the “canary in the coal mine” when it comes to signaling a liquidity crunch or recession fears.

Intel’s earnings could benefit from the tariff frenzy — for now. Here’s the risk ahead.

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Analysts worry about the chip maker’s guidance, as the most recent period likely saw customers stockpile PC chips ahead of tariffs.

Netflix’s stock chart showing standout strength ahead of earnings

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The stock is one of just 74 in the S&P 500 that is trading above its 50-day moving average, which is also above its 200-day moving average.

Harley-Davidson’s latest roadblock: An activist shareholder who wants to oust its CEO

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Harley-Davidson’s future is blurry after one of its largest shareholders called for a shake-up of the motorcycle maker’s board of directors.

Three circumstances in which it’s OK to claim your Social Security benefit early

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Age 62 is the most common age at which to begin receiving monthly checks.

Builders expect tariffs to increase costs by nearly $11,000, but they’re slashing home prices. Here’s why.

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Builder sentiment rose slightly but remains in negative territory, the National Association of Home Builders said.

Why it’s nearly impossible for America to meet its rare-earth needs after China’s export restrictions

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China has managed to hit the U.S. where it hurts the most in response to the Trump administration’s tariffs, with restrictions on global exports of certain rare-earth elements that the U.S. has little ability to produce or refine.

The U.S. dollar’s role as the de facto global reserve currency is looking increasingly uncertain

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The dollar’s safe-haven and reserve status may be in jeopardy after Trump’s April 2 tariffs.

U.S. retail sales surge to 26-month high as buyers rush to avoid tariff-related price hikes

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The economy may be in good shape, but trade wars pose a risk.

My friend’s house has appreciated by 400%. Selling means she’ll have a huge tax bill. What can she do?

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“She owes about $60,000 on her home.”

Why this strategist is expecting a lost decade for U.S. stocks, even without a recession

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That U.S. exceptionalism argument is not going to work for the next five to 10 years, say strategists at BCA Research.

‘My house and car are paid off’: I have $1 million in stocks — so where do I invest $100,000?

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“I have plenty of rainy-day money. I don’t want to be a landlord again. And, yes, I give my children money.”

I begged my adviser to sell amid the market turmoil. He dragged his feet and I lost $20,000. Do I have any recourse?

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“If he had moved my money out of the market weeks ago, much of my loss could have been prevented.”

ASML, a key microchip bellwether, disappoints on orders

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Dutch semiconductor equipment group ASML Holding reported disappointing orders for the first quarter and flagged growing uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs on Wednesday.

Here’s where to find top investment newsletters’ favorite undervalued stocks

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The consumer sector doesn’t deserve to be so deeply out of favor.

Taxpayers love the IRS’s free Direct File tax-prep tool. The program may still be doomed.

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While President Trump’s administration hasn’t yet made a final decision about Direct File’s future, “it is a failed program,” a Treasury spokesperson claims.

Latest Social Security changes have a ‘psychological impact,’ Biden says in first speech since leaving office

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The Trump administration has taken a “hatchet” to Social Security and is teetering toward the possibility of the program’s first missed check in 90 years, former President Joe Biden said in his first public speech since leaving the White House.

Nvidia to record $5.5 billion in charges due to U.S. export ban on its H20 chip for China

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Nvidia Corp.’s shares were tumbling in after-hours trading Tuesday, after the chip giant disclosed in a regulatory filing that it expects to include charges of up to $5.5 billion in its fiscal first quarter related to licensing of its chips to the Chinese market.

Why Schumer is calling on Trump to fire Social Security ‘hatchet man’ Leland Dudek

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The Social Security Administration and its beneficiaries are in danger, and the man in the top position of the agency should resign, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday.

Citigroup CEO is betting the U.S. economy can weather the tariff storm

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Citi’s Jane Fraser looks past the current trade-policy turmoil and says the dollar will retain its position as global reserve currency.

AMC to reap the rewards as ‘A Minecraft Movie’ energizes moviegoers

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The theater chain will see a challenged box-office environment in the first quarter, but the second quarter will be a different story, says one analyst.

Tesla, Ford, General Motors brace for tariff squeeze in ‘no ordinary’ earnings season for beleaguered car industry

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President Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating a ripple effect that will impact car sales, inventory, pricing and manufacturing.

Higher prices or recession? Only one of these inflation predictors can be right.

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The breakeven inflation rate has a better record than the University of Michigan survey. Here’s what it’s saying now.

Apple just had its best March quarter for iPhone shipments — but there’s a catch

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Investors may be worried that strong recent performance reflects a rush to get ahead of tariffs — and sets Apple up for slower trends in the near future.

Albertsons warns of lower-than-expected profit ahead as it gears up to go it alone

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Grocery chain is relying on digital and loyalty program to boost growth since its planned combination with Kroger fell apart

The IRS is pulling back on some audits — but not everyone can breathe a sigh of relief

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With massive cuts to the IRS workforce, the question now is whether the tax collector is waving the white flag on audits.

Fund managers have never turned so pessimistic this quickly on U.S. stocks, a survey finds

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Fund managers have quickly become pessimistic on U.S. stocks after the introduction of Trump administration tariffs.

Here comes another Wall Street S&P 500 target reduction. Stagflation risks are rising.

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Jefferies became the latest Wall Street firm to backtrack on its S&P 500 target as the bank warned that an economic slowdown — but not a recession — will be a drag on earnings.

7 stock picks from a global fund manager as markets ‘enforce discipline’ on Trump

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Julian McManus still sees painful inflation over the short term.

Intel’s new CEO isn’t wasting time trying to enact a turnaround

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Intel is selling a controlling stake in Altera. While the company is accepting a lower value for the unit than what it initially paid, analysts see positives to the arrangement.

Here’s how much money Paige Bueckers and the other WNBA draft picks will earn

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‘It’s time for WNBA players to get a higher percentage of the league’s basketball-related income,’ former player Chiney Ogwumike has said

Apple hasn’t gotten an ‘all clear’ on tariffs, but its stock is still rising

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While Trump promises new tariffs for tech products, Apple seems to have avoided the worst-case scenario, as smartphones are exempt from the current reciprocal tariffs against China.

Americans are ‘doom-buying’ coffee, olive oil and soap. What’s the one thing I should stockpile to avoid tariff price hikes?

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Some purchases have echoes of the early days of the pandemic.

Will Meta have to give up Instagram? A huge antitrust trial looks to upend social media.

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If the government gets its way, it could force a breakup of the social-media giant. One analyst asks: “Without Instagram and WhatsApp, what really is Meta?”

Nvidia’s latest move could be a bid to escape new tariffs

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Nvidia will make AI supercomputers in the U.S. Is the company trying to win favor with the Trump administration ahead of new semiconductor-specific tariffs?

How do I apply for a tax-filing extension? What if I can’t pay? Your last-minute Tax Day questions, answered.

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Tuesday is Tax Day, the last day to pay any owed 2024 income taxes. It’s also the final day to either file a tax return or claim an extension.

Fresh debt from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley draws warm reception from investors in hopeful sign

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As big Wall Street banks issue billions in new debt, yield spreads against U.S. Treasurys drop in a sign of strong demand.

Americans depend on foreign-made generic drugs too much. Here’s how to fix that.

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Stronger U.S. production isn’t just good economic policy; it’s about national security and public health.

Trump tariff uncertainty, bad weather loom over railroads. Here’s why that matters.

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Earnings for railroad operators kick off this week when CSX Corp. reports first-quarter results after market close Wednesday, as tariff uncertainty and difficult weather conditions in recent months overshadow the sector.

Goldman Sachs sees clients craving policy certainty — and putting off decisions — as deal backlog grows

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Goldman Sachs reported revenue drops in two of its three main business lines, but trading revenue was enough to satisfy investors.

World to America: We’re not dependent on trade with you anymore

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The U.S. is not the trade titan that Trump believes it is.

‘The whole thing feels predatory’: My grandma, 97, pays $170 a month for a $10,000 life-insurance policy. Should we stop payments?

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“After what quickly became a heated discussion, the agent advised me that canceling the policy would end any chance of a payout.”

Nasdaq set to lead Dow, S&P 500 higher on tech tariff pause amid mixed signals

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Nasdaq-100 futures indicated tech stocks would lead U.S. stocks higher as a new week of trading got under way Sunday night, though investors noted confusion remained after mixed signals from the Trump administration over tariffs on smartphones and other consumer electronics.