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Gold extends record run as broad market volatility lures buyers

Why $3,000 an ounce for gold now seems ‘a lot closer and probable’ than it did at the start of summer

Office REITs find an open door in the bond market

All signs suggest that the debt and equity markets are open to office landlords, says David Auerbach, chief investment officer at Hoya Capital Real Estate.

Applied Materials, boosted by AI, is well positioned heading into 2025, analysts say

Semiconductor-equipment maker Applied Materials Inc. is well positioned after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter results Thursday, analysts say.

How to time Social Security if your spouse earns more than you do

Also: Fascinating results from Walmart, what to sell when you have to withdraw from a retirement account and several investment ideas.

Want to know your risk of chronic disease as you age? Don’t waste money trying to find out.

What you should know before you try genetic testing

B. Riley’s stock rallies 26% after founder offers to buy rest of troubled bank for $7 a share

B. Riley Financial Inc.’s stock rallied 26% on Friday after Bryant R. Riley, the founder, chairman, co-chief executive and largest shareholder of the troubled investment bank, made an offer to buy the stock he doesn’t already own for $7 a share.

Billions of Social Security numbers may have been exposed. Here’s how to protect yourself against theft and scams. 

Shore up your account protections and file a report if you suspect you’re a victim.

Consumer sentiment picks up for first time in five months in August

‘Consumers vote with their wallets, and household spending overall is still in solid shape,’ one economist noted.

British economist named as new member of Bank of England’s rates committee

Columbia University professor Alan Taylor will replace Jonathan Haskel as a member of the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee.

Can you recommend a financial planner who can look over my investments?  

Here’s an answer to what is probably the most-asked question in the financial planning world.

Alphabet’s stock is set to break this bearish record as investor concerns mount

Alphabet’s stock needs to rally 1.5% Friday to be up on the week and not set a new record weekly losing streak.

Retailers have pulled back on raising prices. More are now lowering them.

Since February 2023, analysts at D.A. Davidson have been tracking prices online for a representative set of products across their retail coverage.
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