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Alibaba to sell $4.5 billion in convertible debt to fund stock buybacks

Alibaba’s stock fell Thursday, after the China-based ecommerce giant said it planned to sell $4.5 billion worth of debt that can be converted into cash for stock.

New-home sales dip as builders feel the toll of higher mortgage rates

New home sales at 634,000 annual rate in April, versus 665,000 in prior month.

Is the stock market open on Memorial Day? Does the post office deliver mail?

It will be a busy holiday weekend, with some 43.8 million Americans hitting the road, according to AAA.

Economy speeds up, S&P finds, but inflation is still a sore spot

The U.S. economy gained speed in May, a pair of S&P surveys found, and businesses were optimistic about future growth even as high inflation persisted.

Wages in the eurozone picked up in the first quarter, ECB says

Negotiated wages edged higher in the eurozone in the first quarter, data that could limit the pace of rate cuts by the European Central Bank, which are expected to start next month.

Schwab’s stock looks to thrive from wealth management growth, analyst says

One analyst sees growth ahead despite downside surprises on expenses and client cash trends.

‘I have a modest Roth IRA’: My wife and I saved $25,000. I want to invest $15,000. What do you suggest we do?

“I have a modest Roth IRA that hasn’t really performed well and hesitate to add to it.”

Dow 2.8 million? It’s not even a stretch — for your grandchildren.

You don’t have to be a “genius or a rocket scientist,” to succeed in this market, says veteran money manager.

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs get your portfolio in the groove

Summer stocks, some corporate insiders like their odds, and why Dow 1 million is doable.

Jobless claims fall again to 215,000. Strong labor market fuels U.S. economy.

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell again to 215,000, reaffirming that layoffs are low and the economy is being buoyed by a strong labor market.

Nvidia is sporting growth one tech CEO says hasn’t been seen ‘in the history of capitalism’

One tech CEO remarked that Nvidia’s ability to post $22.6 billion in quarterly data-center revenue, after having seen just $4.3 billion a year before, is simply one-of-a-kind growth.

Medtronic’s stock rises after another earnings beat and dividend hike

Medtronic has raised its dividend for 47 straight years, with the implied dividend yield more than double that of the S&P 500.
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