The S&P 500's recent slump feels worse than it is. Here's some market perspective
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Major U.S. stock indexes closed at records after the release of the inflation data, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow gaining 1.2%%, 1.4% and 0.9%, respectively.
Major U.S. stock indexes closed at records after the release of the inflation data, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow gaining 1.2%%, 1.4% and 0.9%, respectively.The Wall Street Journal - World -
529 college savings plans 'are better now than they've ever been,' expert says. Here are key changes for 2024
As of 2024, there are more benefits to college savings plans, including the flexibility to roll unused money into a Roth IRA free of tax penalties.CNBC - Business -
Are migraines getting worse?
New research suggests that climate change, which causes more erratic and severe weather conditions, may be a trigger for more intense migraines.NBC News - Top stories -
Here are some of the tech stocks Daniel Loeb’s Third Point hedge fund has snapped up
Daniel Loeb’s Third Point hedge fund has gone deeper into stocks of major tech companies, a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed late Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business -
Democrats Batter Bank Regulator Over F.D.I.C.’s ‘Toxic’ Workplace Culture
The agency’s chair, Martin Gruenberg, has resisted Republicans’ calls to resign, but criticism by his own party raises questions about how long he can hang on.The New York Times - Business -
Destiny 2's Divinity Gun Is Getting Nerfed In The Final Shape
Bungie is doing a huge pass on weapons in Destiny 2 when its next expansion, The Final Shape, releases on June 4. The balance tweaks include a blanket buff to just about all weapons in PvE activities, as well as an adjustment to Divinity--a gun ...GameSpot - Tech -
Titanfall 2's Time-Traveling MacGuffin Enters The Fray In New Apex Legends Trailer
Apex Legends Season 21: Upheaval launched, surprisingly, without an actual launch trailer. But just over a week after the new season went live, Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment has released a new animated short featuring a device that ...GameSpot - Tech -
Diablo 4 Season 4's Loot Overhaul Is Going Over Very Well With Fans
Diablo 4 Season 4's massive Loot Reborn update may have been just what the doctor ordered, as fans are praising it as the "best season start so far" for Blizzard's ARPG.It's been a bumpy road up until this point. Despite fairly positive reviews ...GameSpot - Tech -
Inflation Rises, but Key CPI Index Climbs Less Than Expected
The Consumer Price Index, which measures changes in the costs of household goods, rose 0.3 percent in April, a slight drop from the month before, potentially helping the case for the Fed to cut interest rates this year.Inc. - Business - Inflation -
Here's the inflation breakdown for April 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 3.4% in April from a year earlier, marking a decrease from March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.CNBC - Business -
Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2024
New iPads are here. We break down Apple’s current lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple's tablets is best for you.Wired - Tech -
What is the water parasite making some people ill?
"Small traces" of Cryptosporidium were found in Brixham in south Devon, South West Water says.BBC News - Top stories -
Cramer says an 'outrageously bullish' combination of stocks is leading the bull market
CNBC's Jim Cramer noted that industrial, utility and tech stocks are going up at the same time.CNBC - Business -
In 4 Words, Bumble Showed the Right Way to Fix a Major Marketing Fail
The company demonstrated a best practice in the wake of a PR mess.Inc. - Business -
Nikkei Rises 1.4%, Led by Electronics, Brokerage Stocks
Japanese stocks ended higher, led by gains in electronics and brokerage stocks, as easing U.S. inflation keeps hopes for Fed rate cuts later this year intact.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bridgewater founder Dalio warns of danger of US debt on Treasury market
Billionaire investor has concerns about rising financial burden, global conflict and growing possibility of ‘civil war’Financial Times - Business -
Cisco reports better-than-expected results even as revenue suffers steepest drop in 15 years
Cisco reported a 13% drop in revenue for the fiscal third quarter, the steepest decline since 2009. But results still topped estimates.CNBC - Business -
Zach Edey insists there's more to his game than meets the eye as he prepares to enter NBA
Zach Edey realizes there are some huge questions surrounding his gameABC News - Sports -
Workers are cheating on drug tests at the highest rate in more than 30 years, according to one of the largest drug-testing labs in the U.S.
Workers are cheating on drug tests at the highest rate in more than 30 years, according to one of the largest drug-testing labs in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden and Trump agreed to debates in June and September hosted by CNN and ABC News, respectively, scheduling the events earlier than in past general-election years.
Biden and Trump agreed to debates in June and September hosted by CNN and ABC News, respectively, scheduling the events earlier than in past general-election years.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Here's an Inside Look at the Mass Firings at Tesla's Supercharger Unit
When CEO Elon Musk met with charging chief Rebecca Tinucci two weeks after an initial round of layoffs, it couldn't have gone worse.Inc. - Business -
Here's Why Gen Z is Opting Out of the 9-to-5 Grind
A new survey by Upwork found more than half of Gen Z workers are choosing freelance work over a regular job.And it's not just "gig" work anymore.Inc. - Business -
Inflation Moderated Slightly in April, Offering Some Relief for Consumers
Prices rose 3.4 percent in April from a year earlier, a slight easing from the previous month and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - Business