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What's behind all the volatility in the bond market, plus Amazon lifts stocks
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
EPA officially cancels products containing pesticide pulled from the market in August
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday announced the formal cancellation of a pesticide linked to fetal damage three months after issuing an emergency order to pull it from the ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks
Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edgeWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Don’t let the stock’s selloff fool you. Nvidia had a great week.
Big cloud companies aren’t backing down from their AI spending, which bodes well for Nvidia.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
What are you Haydn? The hoaxers who fooled the classical music world
One wrote six sonatas and claimed they were by Haydn. Another used a ghostwriter to write his symphony – and pretended to be deaf. So how did they manage to hoodwink the experts? . In 1993, ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
The bond market is rarely this volatile outside of a crisis. Blame the U.S. election.
Options that expire soon after the Nov. 5 point to election jitters roiling bondsBusiness - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Investors step up bets that US election will trigger market volatility
Jitters sweep through bond and currency markets before presidential voteWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Treasury volatility gauge plunges as bond traders navigate election, the Fed
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Friday amid lower volatility as traders absorbed the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president and the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point ...Business - MarketWatch - 17 hours ago -
Sharp stock selloff in early August might be preview of coming events, IMF warns
Investor sentiment appears rosy, even in the face of elevated uncertainty, over the U.S. presidential election and wars around the world, the IMF saidBusiness - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Chinese stocks gain after Beijing lays out fiscal plans
Government plans to increase spending to boost world’s second-largest economyBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Stock market surges on Election Day
Major stock indexes and large tech firms showed gains on Tuesday.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Why experts say keeping standard time is 'undeniably' better for us
Surveys have found that most Americans want to do away with the twice-a-year changing of the clocks. But whether we should observe daylight saving or standard time year round will depend on who you ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Is a reverse mortgage or home equity loan better for seniors? Experts weigh in
Seniors have a few options for tapping into their home's equity, but certain options may be better than others.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
These 3 Phrases Make Every Conversation Better, According to a Harvard Expert
If you show conversational receptiveness it can make all the difference, says Harvard’s Julia Minson.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Trump’s ‘DJT’ reports narrowing quarterly loss on Election Day. Stock jumps after hours following regular-session slump.
Investors in the parent of Trump’s Truth Social appeared to suddenly turn pessimistic toward the former president’s odds of winning at the polls as Election Day progressed.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
This massive flooring company says the housing market will get better — next year
Mohawk Industries’ product mix has been hit by consumers trading down and by new construction outpacing higher-value remodeling.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
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 -
Japan’s stock market is producing too many ‘punycorns’
The country urgently needs a vibrant business pipeline to replace the unicorn’s unambitious cousinWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
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 - November 2 -
Stocks and the Dollar Jump After Trump Wins Presidential Election
Bitcoin hit a record, Tesla stock soared and a wide range of markets around the world moved sharply as Donald J. Trump claimed victory.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Trump election win spurs US stocks to strongest week in a year
S&P 500 breaks through 6,000 for first timeBusiness - Financial Times - 16 hours ago -
LCS experts' predictions: Who is going to the World Series?
Here's who we think is headed to the World Series -- and how our playoff predictions have fared so far.Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Blake Snell opts out of Giants contract, hopes for better offseason free agency market
Blake Snell signed a two-year deal with the Giants after he and agent Scott Boras found no free-agent takers until March.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
A stock-market upside breakout is just around the corner. Be patient.
Market indicators are calling for near-term caution but intermediate-term bullishness.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day? Are banks and post offices closed?
Monday is both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and many services will be closed or running with modified hoursBusiness - MarketWatch - October 14 -
The Stock Market’s Bullish Run Is Likely to Continue, Analysts Say
The bullishness on Wall Street is largely based on confidence that the Federal Reserve will tame inflation, the economy will remain solid and corporate earnings will continue to grow.Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
The stock market is rallying because ‘fear has left the building.’ Here’s the danger.
It may be time for stock-market investors to “look tactically at downside risk into month-end,” says a top Wall Street technical analyst.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Why Einhorn says it’s the most expensive stock market in decades
One leading hedge fund says it’s not just tech stocks with nosebleed valuations.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
U.S. stock futures were flat Wednesday as Wall Street looks to rebound to its record highs.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
S&P 500 looks solid here — but the VIX is sending mixed signals
S&P 500 looks solid, and charts are positive for Amphenol, APA, wheat and Walgreens.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
The stock market still leans to this candidate winning the presidential election
The Dow’s indication of who will win the U.S. presidency deserves to be taken seriously.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Chinese equities jump as central bank rolls out support for the stock market
Chinese stocks rallied Friday for the first time in four days as the central bank rolled out promised support for the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Netflix's earnings report is giving a boost to the Nasdaq.Business - CNBC - October 18