Economy

The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?

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The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?

Updated on: June 5, 2026 / 6:08 PM EDT / MoneyWatch

3 months ago

economy

Marvell Technology and Flex to join S&P 500 index, replacing Pool and Campbell's

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Marvell Technology and Flex to join S&P 500 index, replacing Pool and Campbell's

The move highlights the growing importance of the technology sector to the stock market.

3 months ago

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A sell-off like Friday's is ‘rarely the top’ of a rally, says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel

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A sell-off like Friday's is ‘rarely the top’ of a rally, says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel

The artificial intelligence-driven rally is different from previous market bubbles, according to Siegel, who likened it to the Industrial Revolution.

3 months ago

economy

US added 172,000 jobs in May as labor market shows signs of resilience

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US added 172,000 jobs in May as labor market shows signs of resilience

Government figures show unemployment rate at 4.3% amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty from Middle East conflict

3 months ago

economy

Iran's threats against this Red Sea choke point are a big vulnerability for the oil market

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Iran's threats against this Red Sea choke point are a big vulnerability for the oil market

Oil prices would spike if Iran's Houthi allies started attacking ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

3 months ago

economy

'AI is now the leading reason companies give for cutting jobs,' says new report—what that means for workers

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'AI is now the leading reason companies give for cutting jobs,' says new report—what that means for workers

Many companies are 'changing how they are allocating resources' in response to AI, according to Glassdoor chief economist Daniel Zhao.

3 months ago

economy

Only two bidders reveal little interest in Trump lease sale at Alaska wildlife refuge

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Only two bidders reveal little interest in Trump lease sale at Alaska wildlife refuge

The Trump administration’s first oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s virtually untouched wildlife refuge secured less than 10 bids from just two companies, indicating that businesses are hesitant to develop resources there.

3 months ago

economy

SpaceX is set to be a 'seminal event' for the stock market next week. Here's what's ahead

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SpaceX is set to be a 'seminal event' for the stock market next week. Here's what's ahead

What the first of several trillion-dollar companies going public will mean for a stock market that's already at all-time highs.

3 months ago

economy

Here are 3 places to earn 4% on your money starting this June

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Here are 3 places to earn 4% on your money starting this June

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3 months ago

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Crypto Mutiny on Strategy: Shorts Target 'MSTR' in Bitcoin Bloodbath

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Crypto Mutiny on Strategy: Shorts Target 'MSTR' in Bitcoin Bloodbath

Flows around Strategy (MSTR) and the company's variable-rate preferred stock STRC are turning bearish this week.

3 months ago

economy

As AI-related stocks dive, the market's winners have one thing in common

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As AI-related stocks dive, the market's winners have one thing in common

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

3 months ago

economy

3 Homebuying Advantages to Consider This June

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3 Homebuying Advantages to Consider This June

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3 months ago

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