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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 -
Why investors are drawn to precious metals
There are multiple timely - and timeless - reasons why investors are drawn to precious metals. Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
The election result investors fear historically is the best for the stock market
Evercore strategists led by Julian Emanuel crunched the numbers and it turns out unified government actually is the best for the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
China’s Lackluster Growth Continues, Signaling Why Beijing Acted on Economy
New data shows the challenges facing Chinese policymakers trying to stimulate an economy marked by falling prices, weak consumer spending and a housing market crash.Business - The New York Times - October 18 -
Why Georgia’s EU future is on the ballot in historic parliament vote
Also in this newsletter: Russian migrant-smuggling ring bustedWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Economists warn Trump’s policies will trigger inflation
US president-elect won on claims he could rid of high prices yet many analysts think he will do the oppositeWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Nvidia is the ‘single most important company’ for investors. These numbers prove why.
Nvidia’s stock packs the ability to take big swings regularly, even as the company’s market cap has swelled enough to garner large weightings in indexes.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
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 -
Why investors are sticking with cash as bond yields climb on election jitters
The Federal Reserve likely needs to cut rates to less than 1% to spur notable outflows, or longer-term Treasury yields need to dramatically rise from current levels, says portfolio managerBusiness - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Why bond yields are rising and what stock investors should do about that
Bond traders are at it again, pushing Treasury yields higher and signaling the Fed was too heavy-handed when it cut rates last month.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Trump tariffs: Why stock-market investors are underrating impact
Donald Trump’s most unconventional policy proposal is also one he’s been most consistent in promoting: universal tariffs.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
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 -
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 - November 1 -
Why a strong female support base wasn’t enough to help Kamala Harris clinch a presidential win
Trump ran on a promise to fix the economy and to be different from the current administration. That was enough to overcome his weaknesses on the abortion issue.Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Justin Fields leads Steelers past Raiders: Why Pittsburgh should have no thoughts of changing QB anytime soon
Fields has and should continue to be a winning fit for Pittsburgh's offenseSports - CBS Sports - October 13 -
Why Sidney Crosby's Goal Wasn't Deemed Offside After Islanders Challenge, Patrick Roy's Thoughts
Islanders head coach Patrick Roy was heated after Sidney Crosby's goal wasn't overturned for offside.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.
Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.Business - MarketWatch - October 13 -
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 -
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 -
Stock-market investors have ‘no clear playbook’ for Harris election win. Here’s why.
A victory by Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump next week might leave investors temporarily lost, says a closely followed Wall Street research analyst.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Why it’s good for the stock market that retail investors didn’t chase the post-election rally
Analysts at Vanda Research, who track retail stock-market activity, found buying relatively muted compared to the gains in the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Goldman Sachs: Why individual investors need to look at private investments to further grow wealth
In the past decade, private investments exploded from $4 trillion to $14 trillion.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Kroger Says It Isn’t Doing Surge Pricing—So Why Are Customers So Upset?
More companies are testing new technologies that enable them to do dynamic pricing, even though customers hate it.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
The Inflation Factor: It Wasn’t Just the Economy
How inflation and economic concerns drove voter sentiment.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Donald Trump's historic comeback
The former president claims "unprecedented mandate"Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
8 Thoughtful Gifts for Your Coworkers
You see them every single day (almost). Our curated guide features personalized gifts for every office personality, from the foodies to the minimalists.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted
Scientists say a giant fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent yearsTech - ABC News - October 22 -
Everyone Has a Bad Investor
A deep dive into the impact of toxic investors on company culture and financial health, and strategies to mitigate risks.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
For Investors, What if This Time Is Different?
Disregarding politics has worked brilliantly in the United States for a century. But market history offers comfort only up to a point, our columnist says.Business - The New York Times - October 27 -
How are investors preparing for the Budget?
Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generationBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
An Appreciation: Fernando Valenzuela and Fernandomania
Fernando Valenzuela, who died on Tuesday at age 63, was a teenage phenomenon from Mexico who remade the Dodgers’ fan base and put his country on the baseball map.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 24
