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Trump or Harris? Here are the 2024 stakes for airlines, banks, EVs, health care and more
With the U.S. election less than a month away, the country and its corporations are staring down two drastically different options.Top stories - NBC News - October 13 -
Trump Media’s Stock Price Soars, Adding $2 Billion to Trump’s Stake
The sharp rise in the share price of the parent of Truth Social has added about $2 billion to the net worth of former President Donald J. Trump.Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
‘The Substance’ Is a Hollywood Horror Film that Feels Too Close to Home
I’ve seen the ways that show business can warp a young woman’s self-perception. I’ve even fallen prey to some of them.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
Billionaire investor says market is 'very convinced' of Trump victory
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller said Wednesday that the market is “very convinced” of an election victory for former President Trump. “I must say, in the last 12 days, the market and the ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Why investors should be worried about the market’s ‘invincibility syndrome’
Too much optimism means there aren’t many left to buy stocks, says hedge fund manager.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Investors pile into emerging-market funds that cut out China
Demand for ‘ex-China’ strategies soar as tensions with west linger, despite recent stock reboundWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Israel’s attack on Iran spares oil, nuclear facilities and probably markets too
Israel launched air strikes against military targets in Iran on Saturday in its long anticipated retaliation for an Iranian missile attack on October 1st, but avoided hitting energy infrastructure ...Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Harris Needs a Closing Argument. Here’s One.
Trump turned us into a nation of haters. He’ll do it again if he wins next month.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
Election Violence Is Already Here
With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
Here's when exchange-traded funds really flex their ‘tax magic’ for investors
Exchange-traded funds can reduce investors' tax bills. But those tax savings benefit certain types of investors more than others.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Beaten-up Nextracker provides investors a reason to believe. But timing is key here
Shares of Nextracker jumped 22% on the back of stronger-than-expected results and an increase to its project backlog.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Americans love TJ Maxx. Here's why big brands do, too
TJX Companies has worked to shift its brand’s image as a discounter to a fashion-forward retailer.Business - CNBC - October 15 -
China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses
Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.Business - The New York Times - October 14 -
These stock-market watchers love this sector — and it’s not technology
My report on stocks and funds popular among top-performing investment newslettersBusiness - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Does the Stock Market Want Trump to Be President?
Election odds favor Trump over Harris, but investors actually care about the Fed and economic data more than the White House.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Why Chinese Are Rushing Into a ‘Casino’ Stock Market
Steps to bolster the economy have set off a stock buying frenzy. Our columnist spoke to Chinese investors about why they are jumping in knowing the risks.Business - The New York Times - October 21 -
Four reasons the bull market for stocks can continue
Also: Apple and more Big Tech earnings, bond ETFs and some easy Medicare savings.Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago -
Netflix’s stock is gaining — but investors should get ready for the new reality
One analyst saw subscriber performance as the biggest highlight of Netflix’s report. But he reminded investors that this metric is going away early next year.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Sunak accuses Reeves of breaking election promises on tax
Tory leader says Labour chancellor is ‘fiddling the fiscal rules’ in her first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
American Airlines jet and small plane in close call
An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Three ways to play the bond market as the Fed lowers interest rates, this analyst says
Falling interest rates will steepen the yield curve and make these credit ETFs attractiveBusiness - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Jim Cramer explains how rising bond yields could dampen the market's rally
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday lamented rising bond yields' affect on the market.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Activist Investor Doubles Down on Calls for Executive Changes at BP
U.K. activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing BP to remove its chairman and lead independent director.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Jim Cramer says investors too worried about the Fed's next move are missing opportunities
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday said some investors remain too concerned with the central bank's next move.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Gold logs biggest drop since July, election may be a ‘pivot point’
Gold prices took an eye-catching hit on Thursday in posting their largest one-day decline since July — highlighting a complicated landscape for the precious metal that’s littered with ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
One of our stocks is holding back the Dow as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq bounce back
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Stocks have rarely been this expensive versus bonds. Now, UBS expects that to change.
Stocks are now expected to weaken versus bonds, argue UBS strategists.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger mounts over Ghana’s gold problem
Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. Now it could affect the election.Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
