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Here are our top and bottom stocks over the past month. Not much green on the board

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Here are our top and bottom stocks over the past month. Not much green on the board

The stock market has spent the past month starved of good news.

5 months ago

economy

1.4 million filers face tax refund delays amid IRS paper check phaseout

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1.4 million filers face tax refund delays amid IRS paper check phaseout

Many filers are facing tax refund delays amid the IRS push to phase out paper checks. Here's what to know if you receive a CP53E notice.

5 months ago

economy

These Americans are quitting before AI can take their jobs—and starting their own businesses: 'I just wanted to be in control'

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These Americans are quitting before AI can take their jobs—and starting their own businesses: 'I just wanted to be in control'

Americans are incorporating new businesses in record numbers, as AI sweeps across many U.S. workplaces. That's not a coincidence, some new entrepreneurs say.

5 months ago

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This bargain fintech stock is stuck in a five-year rut. A turnaround is coming

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This bargain fintech stock is stuck in a five-year rut. A turnaround is coming

After a recent acquisition, the company has renewed focus and increased scale. It also could see upside from strong cash flow and stock buybacks.

5 months ago

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Are you judgment-proof? Here's what it means for credit card debt.

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Are you judgment-proof? Here's what it means for credit card debt.

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5 months ago

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What is the price of gold today: March 27, 2026?

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What is the price of gold today: March 27, 2026?

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5 months ago

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Consumer confidence tumbled in March as Americans worry about the Iran war's economic impact

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Consumer confidence tumbled in March as Americans worry about the Iran war's economic impact

March 27, 2026 / 10:58 AM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

economy

The key to this stock market is oil. Here's what investors need to consider

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The key to this stock market is oil. Here's what investors need to consider

High oil prices create a difficult dynamic for companies, consumers, and investors.

5 months ago

economy

Economist Nouriel Roubini: Trump is likely to escalate the Iran war

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Economist Nouriel Roubini: Trump is likely to escalate the Iran war

The economist and investor, known for calling the 2008 financial crisis, also said the “damage has already been done” to the economy.

5 months ago

economy

Iran war fallout raises odds of a U.S. recession, economists say

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Iran war fallout raises odds of a U.S. recession, economists say

March 27, 2026 / 10:31 AM EDT / MoneyWatch

5 months ago

economy

Gulf markets are splintering as the Iran war continues. Here's what to know

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Gulf markets are splintering as the Iran war continues. Here's what to know

Investors are grappling with sharp divergence across the Gulf's markets, as the Iran conflict drives asset volatility in the region.

5 months ago

economy

Citi cuts U.S. stocks exposure. Firm is worried there's no 'quick end' to war

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Citi cuts U.S. stocks exposure. Firm is worried there's no 'quick end' to war

Citi strategists said they brought their U.S. small-cap overweight 'back to zero' as part of a broader effort to cut equity exposure.

5 months ago

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