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Consumer sentiment climbs to 5-month high as inflation eases. But Americans still pessimistic.

Just a few months before the U.S. election, consumer sentiment rose to a five-month high as worries about inflation eased. Yet Americans were still “guarded” in their views about the economy.

‘He forced me to take Social Security at 62’: My husband inherited several million dollars, but never gave me a penny. If I divorce him, would I get any of it?

‘We have five rental properties — two of them were inherited — and the rental money goes into a joint checking account’

U.S., EU firms lament record difficulty operating in China

China is facing a near-unprecedented swell of discontent among American and European firms in the country, as its economy slows and political tensions flare, multiple surveys showed this week.

Why Arm’s stock just nabbed a new bullish call, even after doubling this year

Raymond James is upbeat about Arm’s potential to capitalize on a host of AI trends, including the new iPhone 16.

The end of Kroger’s FTC battle is the next catalyst for the retailer, says analyst

Kroger has faced pushback from the Federal Trade Commission over its planned merger with Albertsons.

Here’s why the ‘Harris trade’ could be ‘completely overblown’

One analyst has been warning investors against going too far with bets on Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, even as a “Harris trade” has taken shape this week in the stock market.

United to offer free Starlink connectivity on flights

Passengers will have internet and other mobile services at 35,000 as early as 2025

Import prices decline and add to picture of waning inflation

The cost of imported goods fell in August, the latest in a series of tame inflation readings that have primed the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week.

Interest rates are dropping, so why are so many people still clinging to cash, CDs and savings accounts?

Letting your cash collect 5% in interest is easy, giving that up is hard.

RH’s demand trends are another reason to be bullish on the stock, analysts say

Strong demand “is a clear point of differentiation amid mixed premium furnishings trends and negative investor sentiment,” according to Stifel analysts.

Analysts shrug off Wells Fargo’s latest snag with regulators, but note that others remain

Jefferies analyst Ken Usdin said he has “no clear view” on when Wells Fargo’s current government-imposed asset cap would be lifted.

Boeing’s stock drops as workers strike and history suggests it could get worse

Boeing’s stock was sinking ahead of Friday’s open after the aerospace giant’s machinists union voted to go on strike.
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