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The divergence beneath the surface of the S&P 500 has reached historic extremes

As Big Tech stocks pushed higher last week while the rest of the market lagged, the gulf between the performance of S&P 500 and its

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Big Tech—not the Fed—is driving the stock-market rally. Here’s what investors need to know.

Big tech, not the Federal Reserve, is once again driving the rally across U.S. equities, offering hope to some investors that the stock market could

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Republican or Democrat doesn’t matter. Presidential elections boost stocks.

The Dow’s average return is higher in the five months prior to voting. Source link

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Americans really hate inflation. But is it actually worse than a recession?

Some consumers seem to prefer an economic downturn to inflation, the Minneapolis Fed president said. MarketWatch asked economists which is worse. Source link

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Early signs of dementia may show up in your credit score and mortgage payments. Here’s how to catch it.

Signs of cognitive decline can show up in everyday financial transactions. Here’s what to do if you spot any. Source link

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Inflation data throws President Biden a lifeline

Two big things just happened on Wall Street in response to the latest inflation data. And both of them should give President Joe Biden some rare

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Wells Fargo exec sees the most loan stress in older office buildings

Wells Fargo CFO Michael Santomassimo points out some bright spots along with loan problems in commercial real estate. Source link

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Walmart upgraded to buy as third-party sellers, advertising and improved fulfillment are winning customers

Advertising, online third-party marketplace sales and fulfillment services now account for about 80% of operating profit in the U.S. Source link

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Stock market faces midweek double whammy with Fed decision following CPI inflation reading

Stocks will enter the week near all-time highs as investors await a key inflation reading and guidance from the Federal Reserve. Source link

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Should investors expect more record highs?

The monthly contrarian update of market-timer sentiment Source link