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Mark Hulbert: Why stocks are likely to be especially volatile this October

October far and away is the most volatile month of the year for the U.S. market.

Peter Morici: India, Vietnam and Mexico are picking up the pieces of China’s broken economy

Property market turmoil threatens China's growth and new foreign investment is at its lowest level in 25 years

Market Extra: Treasury’s ‘weird’ security approaches 5% yield, signaling 10-year rate may too

The rate on the 20-year government bond heads for a high of almost 4.9%, becoming the first long-term Treasury yield to approach the 5% mark.

Market Extra: Key stock-market volatility gauge surges to 4-month high as S&P 500 slumps

A closely watched gauge of expected stock-market volatility jumps to its highest level since May as the S&P 500 slumps to a three-month low.

Outside the Box: Climate change meets political change: Key 2024 election issues for investors

ESG investors must factor in anti-ESG backlash, the investment impact of climate events and pending SEC climate regulation.

: Target to close 9 stores across 4 states, citing theft

Big-box retail chain Target Corp. on Tuesday said it would close nine of its stores across four states next month.

The Tell: Is the surge in oil prices and Treasury yields ‘kryptonite’ for stocks and the economy? Here’s what history shows, according to Bespoke

The combination of higher energy prices and Treasury yields are seen as “kryptonite for the economy,” worrying stock-market investors, according to Bespoke Investment Group.  

: Members of Congress still get paid during government shutdowns. Here’s what they make.

Do members of Congress get paid during government shutdowns? Yes --- and here's what they make.

Market Extra: Something unusual is happening in copper markets that hasn’t been seen in 30 years

Something unusual is happening in the market for copper that hasn't been seen in nearly 30 years. Some see it as yet another sign that the global economy could be headed for a rough patch.

: UAW strike brings fight to consumers, worsening car-parts shortages already plaguing the industry

The United Auto Workers strike brings the threat of service and maintenance disruptions just as wait times for service at dealerships were already getting long.

: Airline stocks fall again, with Southwest and JetBlue shares at multiyear lows

The airline sector was suffering another broad selloff Tuesday, amid worries over a government shutdown and falling ticket prices.

The Ratings Game: Citi cuts AMC price target to $4.75 from $15.50, reiterates sell rating

Citi reiterated its sell rating for AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. Tuesday and cut the stock’s price target to $4.75 from $15.50, citing the company’s recent stock split, APE conversion and equity raise.
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