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With prices skirting a 17-month low, Dr Copper’s prognosis about the global economy is downbeat
Dr Copper has graded the global economy, and noted: “must do better.” The red metal is wryly considered by commodity…
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Believe it or not, gas prices have been edging down this Fourth of July — here’s why
It’s a cool breeze during a hot moment, but it’s not the summer weather. As record-breaking numbers of Americans pack…
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10 things to talk about with your financial adviser
Given today’s challenging markets and unprecedented economic circumstances, a midyear review of your investments and wealth plan takes on a…
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Sell Exxon Mobil and other energy stocks before these headwinds hit prices once again
Energy stocks have been the star investment this year. Now it’s time to sell them and electrify your portfolio before…
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These 10 stocks in the S&P 500 lost $4.2 trillion of investors’ money during the first half of 2022
The first half of 2022 is over, and good riddance for investors: The S&P 500 Index declined 20.6%. Below are…
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The 60-40 portfolio is supposed to protect investors from volatility: so why is it having such a bad year?
The first half of 2022 has been a historically bad stretch for markets, and the carnage hasn’t been limited to…
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Big-name investors are back putting more ‘junk’ in their funds, despite the carnage in bonds
Wall Street investors specialized in buying risky forms of corporate debt to slice-and-dice into securities have added an estimated $2…
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Recession fears are slamming the stock market. This GDP tracker explains why.
Fears of a sharp slowdown are getting the blame for the stock market’s renewed slide while also driving a retreat…
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Chip sector looks at 10% drop on week as signs point to declining demand
The semiconductor sector was facing one of its worst weeks in an already lousy year following more evidence that the…
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Is now a good time for a Roth conversion?
Now may be a good time to do a Roth conversion. But, contrary to an argument that’s popular right now…
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