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Prediction Markets Could Reshape Elections Forever
Kalshi, Polymarket, and Robinhood give bettors and gamblers a say on who takes the White House.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Investors may have to wait a week before it’s clear who controls the U.S. House. Here’s why.
While experts have been warning that the winner of the tight presidential contest may not be determined on the night of Nov. 5, there’s also a view that the battle over the U.S. House of ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Health savings accounts offer investors 'unmatched' tax benefits, expert says. Here's how to take advantage
Health savings accounts offer tax and saving benefits, but most Americans don't understand themBusiness - CNBC - October 23 -
Here’s how ETF investors can lock in higher yields as Treasury rates jumped in October
Defined-maturity bond ladder ETFs could help investors lock in high yields and maturity dates to match their investment goals during periods of heightened market volatility.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters
Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
It’s too easy to claim Sara Wagenknecht is beyond the pale. Here’s what German voters see in her | Julian Coman
Progressives shouldn’t dismiss the ‘left-conservative’ leader – her popularity is driven by her powerful critique of runaway capitalism. On a chilly autumnal evening last month, the Berliner Platz ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Retail investors are trading stocks like the pros — so brokers are giving them the tools they want
As retail investors get more sophisticated, Robinhood has tried to, as well.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Citi has a new theory about the economy — and says investors should pick stocks that can stand on their own
Strategists at Citi like companies where there are positive trends on return on equity that are driven by operations instead of buybacks.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Do investors suddenly care if Trump or Harris wins? What’s next for stocks in the final days before Nov. 5.
Election jitters have finally started to grip stocks with less than two weeks until Election Day. What’s next for equities in the final days before Nov. 5.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Why stock investors have been on edge over the prospects of a total sweep for Republicans
A so-called “red wave” sweep of the White House and Congress would most likely make it easier to pass the Republican Party’s agenda, according to market participants.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
AT&T’s stock is beating Verizon’s by a lot in 2024. Here’s where analysts stand.
Half of analysts are bullish on AT&T’s stock, which is roughly the same as what it is for Verizon’s.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
U.S. stocks could face scariest week yet of 2024. Here’s why.
The U.S. stock market’s record-setting rally could face its scariest stretch of 2024 in the week ahead, with a dizzying array of risks on the docket.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Stocks are expensive, but their rally can continue for at least another year. Here’s why.
Stocks’ stellar run over the past 18 months has given investors plenty of reasons to celebrate. But it has also saddled them with some of the most expensive valuations in recent memory.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
PayPal beat big on a profit metric, but here’s why its stock is falling
PayPal’s fourth-quarter revenue view came in below expectations. The company said it’s focusing on “profitable growth.”Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Intel books big charges for restructuring, but here’s why its stock is surging
The company says business trends are improving despite ‘noisy’ earnings.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Google to block election ads after polls close on Election Day
Google announced it will block ads about the general election on Nov. 5 after the last polls close. “As we’ve done in the past, we will temporarily pause ads related to U.S. elections after the ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Harris rallies in a Pennsylvania bellwether county, calling Trump too 'unstable and unhinged' to be president
Vice President Kamala Harris rallied a packed crowd Monday night in Erie County, a bellwether that has a knack for predicting who carries Pennsylvania, having mirrored the outcome of this crucial ...Politics - NBC News - October 15 -
How Ayesha Curry Cooked Up Her Own Business Empire
The founder of Sweet July spoke at the Inc. 5000 Conference about community, chaos, and working with her husband, Steph.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here
From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024.Tech - Wired - 3 days ago -
Georgia secretary of state: Election is secure, and here's why
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters' ballots will be counted. Raffensperger said that no matter ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
High-stakes pension plebiscite could turn Uruguay’s election in to its ‘Brexit moment’
On Sunday, Uruguayans will not only vote for a new president, but also a referendum that experts fear will cripple the economy. Uruguayans vote for their next president on Sunday, but the election ...World - The Guardian - October 25