Economy

How much interest can a 2-year CD earn if opened this June?

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How much interest can a 2-year CD earn if opened this June?

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3 months ago

economy

We're giving newly spun FedEx Freight a buy rating and raising our price target on another

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We're giving newly spun FedEx Freight a buy rating and raising our price target on another

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

These top dividend stocks can help ride out market volatility, investor says

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These top dividend stocks can help ride out market volatility, investor says

ClearBridge Investments' Michael Clarfeld recently bought three names he said are underappreciated right now — and they have solid dividends.

3 months ago

economy

McDonald's Unveils New Global Growth Strategy to Win Over Diners as Competition Rises

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McDonald's Unveils New Global Growth Strategy to Win Over Diners as Competition Rises

McDonald's new growth plan comes as inflation and high gas prices mean restaurants are competing for a smaller pool of customers.

3 months ago

economy

Goldman just made a bunch of additions to its favorite stocks list. Here are the new names

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Goldman just made a bunch of additions to its favorite stocks list. Here are the new names

The firm's additions to its June favorite stocks list include Tyson Foods and Block.

3 months ago

economy

3 ways to get a mortgage loan rate below 6% this June

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3 ways to get a mortgage loan rate below 6% this June

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3 months ago

economy

SpaceX sets aside up to 5% of shares in IPO for certain employees and friends

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SpaceX sets aside up to 5% of shares in IPO for certain employees and friends

In an updated IPO prospectus, SpaceX said that up to 5% of stock being offered by the company in the offering will be available in a direct share program.

3 months ago

economy

Photos: Farming in Ukraine’s War Zone

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Photos: Farming in Ukraine’s War Zone

After more than four years of warfare, Ukrainian farmers face severe obstacles as they try to continue working their fields. Hazards and challenges include Russian drone attacks, mined fields, damaged infrastructure, costly fuel, fertilizer shortages, and much more.

3 months ago

economy

Greg Abel Just Made His First Big Deal as Berkshire CEO. Why Warren Buffett is Happy

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Greg Abel Just Made His First Big Deal as Berkshire CEO. Why Warren Buffett is Happy

Berkshire's purchase of homebuilder Taylor Morrison gives the conglomerate a larger foothold in housing and appears to have been struck at a bargain valuation.

3 months ago

economy

DC’s Historic Preservation Review Board is making housing unaffordable

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DC’s Historic Preservation Review Board is making housing unaffordable

The iron stairs on many Capitol Hill residences may not have a functional use, but thanks to the city’s Historic Preservation Office, homeowners not only can’t remove them, but they must replace them if they improve their property, thus driving up construction costs, and housing costs, for everyone.

3 months ago

economy

Fraudsters bought game-worn Kobe Bryant sneakers and Ferraris with taxpayer funds

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Fraudsters bought game-worn Kobe Bryant sneakers and Ferraris with taxpayer funds

In a secret federal law enforcement warehouse in Southern California, dozens of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and stacks of coveted sports memorabilia – like Mickey Mantle rookie cards and game-worn Kobe Bryant sneakers – offer a modest testament to the mountains of taxpayer money being illegally diverted through fraud, law enforcement officials told CBS News.

3 months ago

economy

Traders on Kalshi indicate that May's jobs report will top Wall Street expectations

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Traders on Kalshi indicate that May's jobs report will top Wall Street expectations

Traders on prediction markets are in consensus with Dow Jones estimates that the number of jobs in May will drop from April.

3 months ago

economy