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: Why investors gamble on shares of bankrupt companies

“Anyone who buys and holds the stock of a bankrupt entity is almost assuredly going to lose their money,” says bankruptcy lawyer Howard Ehrenberg.

Washington Watch: What are cluster munitions? Here’s what the U.S. is giving to Ukraine, and why it’s so controversial

The U.S. will supply cluster bombs to Ukraine in a controversial move defended by a top Biden official. Here's more info about the weapons.

Commodities Corner: China restricts access to 2 metals crucial to making semiconductors. What you need to know.

China restricts access to germanium and gallium, metals crucial to making semiconductors.

Retirement Weekly: Retiring early? 5 things to consider before you make the leap.

Higher expenses, unexpected life changes and boredom can dramatically shift the ideal vision of life without the 9-to-5 grind.

Personal Finance Daily: Clipboard Health promises fast pay for gig workers but a nursing assistant had to chase down $21,000 she says she was owed and here’s when it’s OK to say ‘no’ to leaving a tip

Friday's top personal finance stories.

Futures Movers: U.S. oil prices score largest weekly gain in 3 months

Oil futures climb Friday, with U.S. prices scoring their largest weekly gain since early April.

The Ratings Game: Costco says second-straight monthly same-store sales decline is due to lower gas price. Not everyone agrees.

Costco's stock slumped 1.7% Friday after fresh sales numbers, but it's still up more than the S&P 500 in the year so far.

: Clipboard Health promises fast pay for gig workers. A nursing assistant had to chase down $21,000 she says she was owed.

Paulette Hewitt's case shows how workers who may not be considered employees and rely on third parties to book shifts can sometimes see delayed or unpaid wages.

Retirement Weekly: I’m 67, single and have no heirs. Should I buy an annuity for my retirement?

'I like the security of knowing I would have this guaranteed income for the rest of my life'

Retirement Weekly: Your standard of living in retirement is largely determined by this surprising thing

The close correlation between retirement portfolio performance and the stock and bond markets

Retirement Weekly: News and analysis for those planning for or living in retirement

Retirement news and analysis

Market Extra: Dollar falls to two-week low as U.S. job market cools off in June

The U.S. dollar fell Friday after data suggested that U.S. labor market, though still tight, may be cooling off as rising interest rates gradually weaken the economy.
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