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Dow holds firm while Big Tech pullback sinks S&P 500. Here’s why the market can take it.

A sharp pullback by the same megacap tech stocks that have driven a robust 2024 rally was dragging down the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq on Wednesday. Patient market bulls should be able to handle the pain, strategists said.

T-bill and chill: Americans are holding a record $2.4 trillion in Treasurys

U.S. households own more Treasurys than ever before as investors have sought to profit from Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.

‘Character’ of this week’s stock-market rally is driven by Trump trades, Strategas CEO says

Traders are tracking prediction markets that have shown an increase this week in former President Donald Trump’s chances of victory in the November election, Strategas Securities’ Jason Trennert said Wednesday.

Coinbase more likely to get SEC action over crypto accounting after regulator dings rival for same practice

The odds that Coinbase Global Inc. will face a regulatory enforcement action over its accounting for crypto assets rose on Wednesday, after the regulator acted against another company for the same practice.

People may be devouring $5 value meals, but such deals can hurt McDonald’s and other restaurants’ bottom lines, analyst says

As more chain restaurants offer discounts and deals to woo inflation-weary customers, a prominent industry expert is warning that they may soon pay a price in terms of their bottom lines.

‘Absurd’ to think Trump’s policies would be inflationary, says possible Treasury pick

Hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent — viewed as in the running to become Treasury secretary in a second Trump administration — on Wednesday defended the Republican presidential nominee’s policies from the charge that they would boost inflation.

A strained low-income shopper is hurting Five Below. So are Target and Walmart, an analyst says

Shares of Five Below Inc. were on pace for their worst day in more than four years on Wednesday, a day after the teen-centric discount retailer announced a surprise executive shakeup.

Pro-police Nevada politician accused of pocketing cash meant for statue honoring slain officers

Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas councilmember, is accused of using the money to pay for her daughter’s wedding

Netflix earnings could draw cheers — for reasons beyond the results

Subscriber growth and financial metrics will be important when Netflix reports results, but there are other ways Netflix can excite investors.

As UnitedHealth’s stock heads toward record high, bonds are selling off and spreads are wider

As UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s stock headed toward a record high on Wednesday, the company’s bonds have been selling off following the company’s quarterly earnings report early Tuesday.

How to invest in bonds like a pro

New to bonds? No problem — here’s everything bond investors need to know to make informed decisions.

Bloom Energy’s stock surges as an AI play with new CoreWeave partnership

Bloom Energy’s stock charged higher Wednesday, after the fuel cell-technology company took another step into the artificial-intelligence arena with its partnership with data-center company CoreWeave Inc.
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