Why U.S. stocks are a better bet than international — despite lagging lately

• Trump’s tariffs could make international stocks more attractive than U.S. investments. Here’s why.

  U.S. investors are looking abroad in pursuit of higher stock-market returns.
  
  MarketWatch - Feb. 12

• U.S. stocks are back at record highs. Is it too late to chase the bull market?

  For the first time in nearly four weeks, the S&P 500 tallied a fresh closing high on Tuesday. Investors who have kept some or all of their portfolios on the sidelines over the past couple of years ...
  
  MarketWatch - 1d

• How growing your dividends may work better than picking high-yielding stocks

  If you need to generate income from your investments, selecting securities or funds based on their current interest or dividend payouts might solve the immediate problem. But a strategy of ...
  
  MarketWatch - Feb. 11
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  Why U.S. Consumer Prices Increased More Than Expected in January

  Businesses may have raised prices in anticipation of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
  
  Inc. - Feb. 12

• Despite tariff fears European stocks have outperformed Wall Street this year. Here’s why UBS thinks that will continue.

  Meager valuations have long been supportive of European stocks – now there are new factors to help the rally
  
  MarketWatch - 6d

• Why the U.S. stock market may continue to hold up even as inflation rises again

  Also: Municipal bond ETFs, Social Security timing and the Moneyist’s agony column.
  
  MarketWatch - 6d

• Bitcoin’s weakness may mean the U.S. stock-market rally isn’t sustainable. Here’s why.

  Bitcoin’s recent weakness may indicate that the U.S. stock rally is more fragile than it seems.
  
  MarketWatch - 20h

• Is Fake Meat Better for You Than Real Meat?

  Here’s what we do — and don’t — know.
  
  The New York Times - 3d

• U.S. and Britain snub international AI accord in Paris

  A communique entitled "Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence" showed both the U.S. and U.K. were absent from a list of signatories.
  
  CNBC - Feb. 11

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• Stagflation-like trend can’t be ruled out, Fed’s Musalem says

  The U.S. economy is facing the potential risk of a period in which the labor market softens as inflation heats up, St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President Alberto Musalem said on Thursday.
  
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• ‘I believe myself to be an honorable person’: Do I have the right to ask my husband what happens to his house if he dies?

  “I would really like things to be in order should anything happen to either one of us.”
  
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• The Chips Act may be dead. That’s another big hurdle for semiconductor stocks.

  Moves expected by the Trump administration to gut a key government scientific agency could bring another challenge for semiconductor and chip-equipment companies — and their stocks.
  
  MarketWatch - 1h

• Should you be worried about Elon Musk’s DOGE accessing your Social Security information?

  Attempts by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to seek access to the Social Security Administration’s database have sparked concern that it could compromise people’s ...
  
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  Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies

  A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.
  
  The New York Times - 26m
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  Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry

  The European airline maker, which is Boeing’s chief rival, said it would adapt to any new tariffs, including passing on costs to its customers.
  
  The New York Times - 32m

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• Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for first time

  Walmart reported $180.5 billion in sales during the most recent quarter while Amazon reeled in $187.8 billion.
  
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