Nvidia and the Magnificent Seven probably make up too much of your high priced index fund, especially when the S&P 500 is this expensive

Nvidia Takes Intel’s Spot on Dow Index as AI Thrives

The AI chip maker will join the 30-company stock indexm which is seen as a bellwether for U.S. economic fortunes.

Business - Inc. - November 4

The Dow needs Nvidia to give chipmakers representation in index after Intel's plunge

Intel has fallen so far so fast that the chipmaker's stock price is no longer having an impact on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Personal bankruptcies are up. When does it make sense to file?

Americans struggling to stay financially afloat should consider debt relief before tapping into retirement accounts, experts say.

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

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

Georgia election official appeals to Musk over foreign disinformation on X

Brad Raffensperger says viral post alleging repeat voting in US state is likely from ‘Russian troll farms’

World - Financial Times - November 1

Inflation vs consumption

Plus imports, and utilities

World - Financial Times - November 1

Low-volatility ETFs lose favour as investors jump to buffered peers

Despite poor returns in recent years, analysts say people could be missing out on their long-term investment potential

World - Financial Times - November 1

Another bullish call for stocks in 2025. Wells Fargo raises S&P 500 target on strong economy, Trump’s policy changes.

Another Wall Street firm is increasing its S&P 500 target for next year, with a view that stocks are poised to extend their bull-market run to at least the end of 2025

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

John McQuown, Who Pioneered Index Funds and Transformed Investing, Dies at 90

The Illinois native jumped from family farm to mechanical engineering and then led a ‘Manhattan Project’ of finance.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Assisted dying would be funded ‘at expense of’ NHS services, warns Streeting

Health secretary commissions study into costs of measure ahead of MPs’ vote this month

World - Financial Times - November 13

Walmart Says It Will ‘Probably’ Raise Prices, and the Controversial Reason Is Eye-Opening

The question now is how business leaders should react and prepare — especially in the context of other early warning signs.

Business - Inc. - 10 hours ago

Mixon, Texans' defense too much for Cowboys on MNF

Behind Joe Mixon, Houston was able to snap a two-game losing streak and hand Dallas its fifth straight loss.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

When do late credit card payments show up on your credit report?

If you've made a late credit card payment recently, here's when it could start impacting your credit score.

Expert on how much is too much in presidential campaign spending

Vice President Harris leads in fundraising, topping a billion dollars, while many Americans support limits on campaign spending. Daniel Weiner, director of elections and government at the Brennan ...

Should you ever buy a stock index at a record high?

It feels so wrong, but investors (me included) needn’t worry so much

World - Financial Times - November 1

Builder-confidence index jumps to 7-month high after Trump win

Builder sentiment increased to the highest level since April, the National Association of Home Builders said.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Premature births in the U.S. remain at an all-time high, especially in the South, a new report finds

Many pregnant women in the U.S, particularly in the South, face inadequate prenatal care, complicated by abortion restrictions, air pollution and extreme heat, according to a new March of Dimes ...

Oil prices edge down to finish at lowest in seven weeks

Oil futures declined on Tuesday, giving up earlier support a day after suffering their largest daily percentage decline in more than two years, with U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

More of 2024-25's most stylish kits that you probably missed

A look at even more of the most bold, chic and trend-setting jerseys.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Quantifying how much Nvidia will influence the Dow after it joins the storied average

Nvidia will join the price-weighted Dow on Friday.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

When Gift Wrap Is Your Passion

For three prop stylists, this holiday task is a particularly creative pleasure.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

The N.F.L.’s Most Expensive Roster Needs to Be Torn Down

The Browns have invested $337 million on this team. They have two wins, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

Busted vs McFly: Can you have too much nostalgia?

You can't move for childhood favourites staging comebacks and reunions at the moment - but is that a bad thing?

Location tracking, meet abortion bans – authoritarians have too much power | Arwa Mahdawi

Babel Street’s people-tracking service allows customers – including government agencies – to track mobile users. Ever heard of Babel Street ? Unless you’re a data and analytics enthusiast, it’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Coldplay: Music of the Spheres tour review – there’s simply too much going on

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, then Sydney . Chris Martin is really keen on aliens right now – and power to him. But it’s a thin line between pop extravaganza and contrived silliness. I think we can ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Silicon Valley super-spenders leave too much in the cloud

Amazon, like its peers, is fuzzy on its investment plans, and the potential payback

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Psaki: Democrats paid too much attention to anti-Trump GOP

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she believes the Democratic Party gave too much attention to anti-Trump rhetoric versus trying to reclaim voters who stepped away from the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

'Matlock' star Kathy Bates is having way too much fun to retire

The actor got so discouraged about Hollywood that she talked about retiring. Then she read Jennie Snyder Urman's reimagined take on 'Matlock.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

What to Know About Nvidia’s High-Stakes Earnings Report

Investors have high hopes for the chipmaker, the world’s most valuable company, which has enormous influence over the stock market.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth

The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.

Tech - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Debate over abortion rights leads to expensive campaigns for high-stakes state Supreme Court seats

The debate over abortion rights is leading to expensive campaigns for state Supreme Courts in several states this year

Health - ABC News - November 2

Ranking award front-runners at midseason: Barnwell makes picks in seven categories

Here's how the races for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year are shaping up.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Why is the price of gold so high right now?

Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.

House prices at record high, says Halifax

Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget.

High energy prices predicted to be 'the new normal'

The energy price cap is predicted to edge up by 1% from January, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight.

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Personal bankruptcies are up. When does it make sense to file?

Israel’s attack on Iran spares oil, nuclear facilities and probably markets too

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

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