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Time for investors to have a wider stock screener.

The so-called “Magnificent Seven” inside the S&P 500 have crowded out headlines and investor thought schools for the past year amid explosive hype around AI and profit growth.

 » Read more about: Why you should buy the 493 other S&P 500 stocks — and not the Mag 7  »

U.S. stock futures are pointing higher ahead of a closely watched inflation report; JPMorgan Chase (JPM) shares are moving higher after fourth-quarter results were better than analysts’ estimates; economists anticipate the Consumer Price Index to show annual inflation rose in December; the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk over his purchase of Twitter;

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• US stocks got a boost as traders took in cool inflation data and strong earnings from banks.
• Core consumer prices climbed 3.2% year-per-year, falling slightly under expectations.
• Bank stocks also surged, with JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs & Citigroup beating earnings for the last quarter.

US stocks rallied on Wednesday as traders took in cool inflation data and strong earnings among Wall Street banks.

 » Read more about: Stock market today: Dow soars 634 points and yields fall after cool CPI and strong bank earnings  »

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Polson Police Department is warning the public about a cyptocurrency scam taking place in the community.

According to a press release, the scammer contacts individuals falsely claiming that the potential victim or a family member of the potential victim has been arrested or is in serious legal trouble.

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Cardano is characterized by a research-driven approach to blockchain development, with a focus on scalability and sustainability.

Shifting to its Hydra scalable solution, it plans to enhance transaction performance and thus preserve its place as a platform for decentralized applications (dApps).

Because of its energy-efficient Proof of Stake architecture,

 » Read more about: Which Is the Best Cryptocurrency to Invest in for Q1 2025 Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), or Lightchain AI?  »

The recent roller-coaster ride on Dalal Street has left many investors clutching their portfolios anxiously. With the Nifty 50 down nearly 12% from its September 2024 highs to touch lows near 23,250 in January 2025, the obvious question on investors’ minds is: Should I be worried about my mutual fund investments?

The short answer,

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Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has some critical advice for all parents — whether they have “modest or staggering wealth.”

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There’s no shortage of headlines about people mimicking Warren Buffett’s portfolio and striking gold. The idea seems simple enough: Buffett buys Apple,

 » Read more about: Warren Buffett Has Advice For People Trying To Get Rich By Copying His Moves: 'You Can Piggyback, But You Can't Buy the Whole Businesses'  »

Inflation rose 2.9% on an annual basis in December,

 » Read more about: CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's upcoming decision on rate cuts  »

Consider this dilemma: someone has an old home in a high-price area and is considering adding a bathroom to the home. However, she does not have very much in the way of savings or investments and is worried that using some of her investments on upgrading her home may be a mistake.

 » Read more about: Should You Upgrade Your Home Or Invest Your Money Elsewhere?  »