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Economic Report: Worker pay is still going up fast — and that means higher interest rates

Rising pay levels are usually a good thing for workers and the economy, but right now that might be too much of a good thing.

The Ratings Game: Shares of Paramount, Warner Bros. fall after downgrades, on concerns over falling ad spending

Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery stocks fell Friday, after Wolfe Research cut its rating, citing increasing concerns about falling ad spending.

: Got tipping fatigue? Here’s when it’s OK to say ‘no’ to leaving a tip

Your ultimate 2023 tipping guide on what to give and when — including on touch screens, ride-sharing apps and online orders.

Top Ten: How to enjoy retirement without busting your budget

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Metals Stocks: Gold futures climb as U.S. jobs data show smallest rise since 2020

Gold prices head higher on Friday as the U.S. Department of Labor's June jobs report revealed the smallest increase since 2020.

The Ratings Game: Rivian’s stock set to match record win streak after Wedbush boosts price target by 20%

Rivian's stock rallied Friday toward an 8th-straight gain, after Wedbush analyst Dan Ives boosted his price target by 20% as the EV maker sees "firm" demand.

The Tell: Here’s the new pain trade, and it involves rates, tech stocks and the Japanese yen, says Bank of America

According to Bank of America strategists, the new pain trade, so to speak, would be lower bond yields with a lower Nasdaq and a stronger Japanese yen.

Economic Report: Jobs report shows gain of 209,000 jobs in June. It’s the smallest increase since the end of 2020.

The U.S. created 209,000 new jobs in June to mark the smallest increase in more than two and a half years, in a sign the labor market may be cooling.

: ‘If we’re going to have a soft landing, this is what it looks like’ — economists react to jobs report

Here are some initial reactions from economists and other analysts following the release of the U.S. jobs report for June.

: The U.S. economy added 209,000 jobs in June. Use our interactive to see a breakdown of these numbers by industry

Government, healthcare and construction jobs led the hiring gains.

Crypto: Binance hit by executives exit as regulatory pressure climbs

Several executives at crypto exchange Binance have recently left the company, mostly citing personal reasons, as regulatory pressure facing the company intensifies. 

: Part-time work surged in June as hours cut back, U.S. jobs report says

One worrying sign emerged from June's job markets report -- there was a big pickup in the ranks of those working part-time unvoluntarily.
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