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The presidential debate was light on details for everyday Americans in search of answers about their money worries, observers told MarketWatch.

The former president claimed without evidence during Thursday’s debate that migrants were “taking Black jobs.” Memes ensued — as did criticism of what one academic called a “fascist” point of view from the candidate.

“If I want to rent or sell in the future, am I going to have a tough time?”

History indicates that investors should work to separate any partisan enthusiasm or disdain from their portfolio choices, particularly as the battle for the presidency goes through its usual twists and turns.

The NFL has been found guilty of violating U.S. antitrust laws in its distribution of “Sunday Ticket,” and could have to pay as much as $14 billion.

Consumer-discretionary stocks bounced back in June, raising hopes of a recovery after their tumultuous start to 2024. But market analysts warn that a comeback in this sector could belie underlying consumer weakness amid ongoing concerns over the health of American households.

Shares of biotech company Cassava Sciences Inc. plummeted on Friday after a federal grand jury indicted a onetime science advisor to the company and charged him with falsifying data to obtain millions of dollars in government funds

The U.S. stock market rallied in the first half of 2024, with the S&P 500 scoring a double-digit gain as it ended June near its all-time closing peak.

Boeing Co.’s Starliner spacecraft will remain docked at the International Space Station while the aerospace company and NASA conduct further tests into thruster issues and helium leaks.

Millions of student-loan borrowers are getting a reprieve from their monthly payments while litigation challenging the Biden administration’s repayment plan makes its way through the court system.

“We have heard from customers that we have disappointed them,” the company said. “We have taken this feedback to heart.”

Advocates for fair housing on Friday criticized a Supreme Court decision allowing cities to enforce laws restricting sleeping on public property.