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Walmart keeps growing with shoppers making more than $100,000 a year - Walmart’s business is surging. Customers making more than $100,000 a year are fueling the growth. Walmart’s … Continue ReadingWalmart keeps growing with shoppers making more than $100,000 a year
Good news for the economy is looking like bad news for stocks - The “growth scares” that helped spark steep but short-lived losses for stocks in early August … Continue ReadingGood news for the economy is looking like bad news for stocks
Why no more than 60% of your retirement money belongs in stocks - Your retirement portfolio shouldn’t be more than 60% invested in stocks, even if you plan … Continue ReadingWhy no more than 60% of your retirement money belongs in stocks
What’s the main driver for the stock market: trade, earnings or the Fed? - Equity investors struggle to foresee the ultimate impact of the continuing U.S.-China spat U.S. stocks … Continue ReadingWhat’s the main driver for the stock market: trade, earnings or the Fed?

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Health Stocks Slide as Trump Picks Vaccine Skeptic Kennedy - (Bloomberg) — Pharmaceutical stocks slumped as President-elect Donald Trump said he’s tapping Robert F. Kennedy … Continue ReadingHealth Stocks Slide as Trump Picks Vaccine Skeptic Kennedy
US stocks lower; Powell puts economy into the spotlight - U.S. stocks fell Friday, heading for a losing week as a sharp post-election rally fizzles … Continue ReadingUS stocks lower; Powell puts economy into the spotlight
Bitcoin is Surging. Thank the Trade War. - Despite a sudden retreat on Thursday, Bitcoin jumped 12% for the week to $7,100, 40% … Continue ReadingBitcoin is Surging. Thank the Trade War.
Why the stock market is at the mercy of the U.S. consumer - Investors eye retail sales figures and Walmart earnings as a gauge of consumer health The … Continue ReadingWhy the stock market is at the mercy of the U.S. consumer
5 insane Amazon Prime perks you probably don’t know about - As Amazon promises to soon make free one-day shipping standard to Prime customers, we look … Continue Reading5 insane Amazon Prime perks you probably don’t know about

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