Dollar Rattles Equity

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here’s why

Slowing sales and company-specific struggles have put pressure on Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which will report quarterly earnings this week.

CNBC - Dec. 3

The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World

Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here's why

As shoppers look for value, dollar stores might seem to be logical destinations.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Meet Jahkeem Stewart, the coveted five-star and a multimillion-dollar gamble

He's 17 and thinks he's ready to dominate. Where he goes is a huge signing day question.

ESPN - Dec. 3

South Korean won falls sharply against the U.S. dollar after president declares martial law

South Korea's won on Tuesday fell sharply against the U.S. dollar shortly after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.

CNBC - Dec. 3

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for December 2024?

Will December be a good time to borrow from your home equity? Here's where rates could head this month.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Trump's Threat Over an Imaginary Currency Risks Backfiring on the U.S. Dollar

After his 100% tariffs warning to Brics nations, some economists say the president-elect risks accelerating the pursuit of alternatives to the greenback.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

What are the BRICS countries — and are they really trying to leave the dollar like Trump says?

In his latest trade-related tirade, President-elect Donald Trump has set his sights on a group of emerging-market countries collectively known as the “BRICS.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

This bank’s outrageous predictions include the dollar tanking and Nvidia becoming twice the size of Apple

Denmark’s Saxo Bank annually produces their outrageous predictions -– which is their attempt to create unlikely-but-plausible forecasts, to spark discussion and challenge consensus.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over effort to replace dollar

President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations unless they commit to not developing a new currency. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to explain ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Musk's Multibillion-Dollar Pay Package Is Rejected Again by Judge

Tesla’s board had argued that a shareholder vote earlier this year addressed the court’s previous criticisms.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 2

A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package

ABC News - Dec. 2

Dollar climbs after Trump’s Brics tariff threat and French political woes

Currency on course for biggest daily rise since November 5 US presidential election

Financial Times - Dec. 2

2 safe ways to use home equity this December (and 2 dangerous ones)

Home equity can be a helpful source of funding (or a dangerous one) if used in these ways this December.