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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 - 7 hours ago -
The index fund cushion is an equal opportunity booster for stocks
S&P 500 index and ETF money is oblivious to stock valuations of any kind and ignorant to upgrades and downgrades.Business - CNBC - October 20 -
Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows
Overall inflation slowed in September from a year earlier, though some signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Nvidia Will Replace Intel in the Dow Jones Stock Index
The change, starting next Friday, lifts a dominant player in artificial intelligence over its chip-making rival, which has struggled to keep up.Tech - The New York Times - November 1 -
Consumer confidence surges ahead of election
American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
"Kindness 101" explores self-confidence
Steve Hartman and his children continue their "Kindness 101" series with a lesson on self-confidence. They meet a Super Bowl champion who shares how his greatest achievement happened off the field.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Cowboys: Confidence is still there with QB Rush
The Cowboys said they have confidence in backup quarterback Cooper Rush, who went 4-1 as a starter in place of an injured Dak Prescott in 2022.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction
A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territoryWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Morgan Stanley is launching an investing index tied to sports leagues
Sports have proven to be an attractive and growing asset class as valuations have skyrocketed over the past decade.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
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 -
Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October
Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Should you ever buy a stock index at a record high?
It feels so wrong, but investors (me included) needn’t worry so muchWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Nvidia replaces Intel on the Dow index in AI-driven shift for semiconductor industry
Nvidia is replacing Intel on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, ending a 25-year-run for a pioneering semiconductor company that has fallen behind as Nvidia cornered the market for chips that run ...Tech - ABC News - November 2 -
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 -
CFP Anger Index: Why essentially everyone not in the Big Ten should be upset
Unpacking which teams should be most upset with the first CFP rankings of the year.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
CFP Anger Index: The SEC and five other teams are getting snubbed
Breaking down which teams have the most to be angry about with this week's CFP rankings.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
China CSI A500 index sparks fresh interest from global managers
Neuberger Berman, BlackRock and Manulife have submitted applications for ‘enhanced’ CSI A500 index fundsWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Fragile confidence hinders global economic recovery
Political and economic uncertainties drag on business and household mood, Brookings-FT Tiger index showsBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
UK consumer and business confidence weaken ahead of Budget
Indices hit lowest levels this year as Britons ‘hold their breath’ for tax rises on October 30Business - Financial Times - October 24 -
Trump’s campaign exudes confidence as it enters the homestretch
Former President Trump and his team are entering the final stretch of the White House campaign with confidence he is on the precipice of winning a second term. Public polls show Trump in a stronger ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Trump makes an unconventional swerve outside of battleground states in final week
Former President Donald Trump is swerving off the battleground map this week to host rallies in New Mexico and Virginia.Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
Trump is confident on election’s eve: 'It’s ours to lose’
Former President Trump thinks it’s his election to lose as voters go to the polls to elect a new president. If he’s right, he’ll make history, becoming the first former president to lose office and ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Netflix Reports 65 Million Streams for Tyson-Paul Boxing Match
The match between Tyson and Paul premiered on Netflix Friday night.Business - Inc. - 23 hours ago -
Chinese, U.S. Leaders Agree AI Cannot Control Nuclear Arms
Human beings need to make decisions over the use of nuclear weapons, Biden and Xi suggest.Business - Inc. - 22 hours ago -
Cloudflare’s CTO Thinks Too Many Websites Hate Their Users
Those annoying puzzles websites make you solve are one of the worst things about the internet.Business - Inc. - 13 hours ago -
What Trump Trade? The Stock Market Is Back to Pre-Election Levels
The November rally has reversed course with major indexes responding to an uncertain Fed outlook.Business - Inc. - 9 hours ago -
How to Build a Website Without Coding Skills
We spoke to several business owners and experts about building websites with co-code and low-code platforms.Business - Inc. - 8 hours ago -
Nvidia’s Blackwell AI Chips in Focus as Sales Growth Slows
The advanced chip maker announces quarterly results this week, as reports suggest its newest chips may overheat in powerful AI servers.Business - Inc. - 5 hours ago -
5 Ways Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence Can Make You a Better Leader
Raising your emotional intelligence can improve leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and organizational culture.Business - Inc. - 4 hours ago -
Union Workers Continue Picketing Vegas Hotel With No Talks Planned
The walkout at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas enters its fourth day as employees demand pay and benefits similar to those rewarded by rival operators earlier this year.Business - Inc. - 4 hours ago -
Trump’s Tariff Plan Prompts European Fears on Growth Rates
Leaders at the European Central Bank worry that trade barriers will curb EU economic progress more than they will push up Euro zone inflation.Business - Inc. - 4 hours ago -
How to Refresh Your Brand with Purpose and Precision
To successfully rebrand for the future, follow these six tips.Business - Inc. - 3 hours ago -
Ravens 'haven't lost any confidence' in Tucker
On Monday, following Baltimore's 18-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers the day before, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said there are no plans to bring in competition for veteran kicker Justin Tucker, ...Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago -
With DOGE, Elon Musk Wants to Bring His Brutal Managerial Style to the Federal Government. But He Doesn’t Own it. Yet.
Running the government like a corporation isn’t a new idea. It also doesn’t work.Business - Inc. - 58 minutes ago -
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NHL Star Power Index: Cale Makar showcases his elite playmaking ability, Nikita Kucherov paces Lightning
Mark Stone is also enjoying a hot start for the Golden KnightsSports - CBS Sports - October 25