Trump serves up tonic for shipping as trade war truce sparks stocks into life
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Read MoreWhy Meta Platforms Stock Topped the Market Today
Somewhat atypically, Meta Platforms (META 2.54%) stock rose higher on Thursday because of a potential acquisition. The social media giant, not typically known for being an aggressive asset buyer, saw its shares close more than 2% higher as a result. This was on a day when the S&P 500 index could only muster an 0.8% rally.
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Read MoreWhy Smart Retirees Are Ditching Traditional Financial Plans
Today’s economic landscape is making it difficult for many to retire.
Inflation, market volatility, rising health care costs and uncertainty surrounding interest rates are taking their toll on Americans; 70% say their financial stress is at an all-time high, according to a recent survey by Talker Research on behalf of Doctor On Demand by Included Health.
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Read MoreUS Economy takes a hit
In the US, the economy shrinks, jobless claims rise, and tariffs start to bite… Will steps toward an agreement with China help the situation?
There’s been a tax shake-up in Africa’s biggest economy… Nigeria’s President signs off on sweeping reforms. But will they be felt on the ground?
And after nearly four decades in charge… Vogue’s Anna Wintour is stepping back.
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Read More2 Tech Stocks I'd Buy and Never Sell
Everyone thinks they know what Meta Platforms (META 2.54%) and Tesla (TSLA -0.31%) are — a social media company and an electric vehicle (EV) maker. But what if I told you that’s like calling Amazon a bookstore?
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Read MoreThe Burst
Forget Tesla, This EV Stock Just Got a Billion-Dollar Lifeline
If you’ve spent any time watching the electric vehicle space, chances are you’ve already dug into Tesla. But as Tesla enters its next phase of maturity, investors with an eye for disruption might want to turn their attention to a different name, one that’s flying under the radar but could be setting up for a breakout.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Why Stanley Druckenmiller Dumped AI Darling Palantir
Stanley Druckenmiller who famously helped George Soros break the Bank of England in 1992 has just ditched one of Wall Street’s most hyped artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.
So, what did he sell? Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR). While most investors were busy chasing the AI boom, Druckenmiller was building a large position in a drugmaker.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
UPS Stock Is Sinking But This Dividend Giant May Be Poised for a Comeback
United Parcel Service may be a household name, but lately, its stock performance has left investors anything but comforted.
UPS started 2025 on the back foot. In the first quarter, revenue slipped slightly, margins were underwhelming, and earnings per share were up just 4% year-over-year. What’s more telling? U.S. daily delivery volumes were down by around the same amount.
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