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Too much ‘Magnificent Seven’? A revenue-weighted index fund may be the solution

An equal-weighted approach to the S&P 500 may not be the best way to limit concentration risk.

Why the bacon boom will never end: Americans spend almost $6 billion on it a year

Bacon is also finding its way into more fast-food menu items, from Burger King’s Candied Bacon Whopper to a Wendy’s breakfast burrito with six strips of bacon

Swipe Right on Tinder co-founder Sean Rad’s L.A. mansion—reduced by millions

The sophisticated property, originally built in the 1930s is the epitome of modern elegance.

Consumer confidence climbs to 2-year high as inflation slows and economy keeps growing

Consumer confidence jumped in January to a two-year high of 114.8, a survey showed, reflecting slower inflation, a record stock market and improved growth in the economy.

1987 stock-market crash has lessons for traders convinced Fed will slash rates in 2024

A closely followed Wall Street analyst says there’s a cautionary tale for investors banking on big rate cuts unaccompanied by recession.

​3 steps to effortlessly save money on taxes in 2024

Prevent the year-end crush by getting smart with tax planning early in the year.

Oil prices edge higher as traders monitor the Middle East, Russian output, and China

Oil futures nudge higher Tuesday as traders look to the conflict in the Middle East, drone attacks on Russian refineries, and worries about the Chinese economy.

U.S. home prices hit a new high in November, Case-Shiller says

Case-Shiller 20-city home price index up 5.4% year-over-year in November.

Morgan Stanley upgrades Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Citi on ‘lightened up’ Basel III capital requirements

Analyst Betsy Graseck is “back & bullish” on banks on sunnier prospects for a “significant increase in buybacks.”

UBS Group joins chorus of Wall Street analysts recommending small-cap stocks

U.S. small-cap stocks have had a rocky start to 2024 following a stellar fourth quarter.

Bank of England to keep rates at near 16-year high on Thursday, but traders bet cuts are coming

The Bank of England on Thursday is expected to follow the European Central Bank last week and the Federal Reserve the day before in leaving interest rates unchanged.

Pulte Homes sees ‘significant increase’ in buyer activity at end of 2023

PulteGroup Inc. said Tuesday it saw a surge in home buying activity around the end of 2023 and projected a bumper 2024, but the home builder’s stock took a hit as fourth-quarter revenue dropped below forecasts amid falling home closings and prices.
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