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The Moneyist: I listed one of my four siblings as beneficiary on my will. I trust my family, but I did not hire an attorney. What could go wrong? 

“I own my own house and car. I have a couple of investment accounts, a savings account and a pension.”

The Ratings Game: KBW spotlights East West Bancorp, Webster Bank and Western Alliance as offering growth and value in tough year for bank stocks

KBW analyst Chris McGratty said the bank sees potential upside for at least three regional bank stocks in a tough year for the sector.

: Guess’s stock slides 8% after earnings fall short and company lowers guidance

A strong licensing business weighed against softness in the company's direct-to-consumer segment and weak traffic in the Americas.

: Argentina’s Milei won his ‘war against the elite.’ Does his victory bode well for Trump in 2024?

The president-elect has praised Trump for not giving "an inch to the socialists."

Brett Arends's ROI: Before you spend a nickel on Black Friday, know your ‘number’

Welcome to the hedonic treadmill.

Brett Arends's ROI: Dump your bonds, this new research says

In general, bonds add little or no value to the portfolio of ordinary long-term investors.

: A Turkey Day dilemma: Why Americans may not be so grateful for a strong job market

A strong job market is something to be thankful for. Most of the time.

Economic Report: Consumer sentiment improves, but Americans are still worried about inflation

Consumer sentiment improved slightly near the end of November, but Americans are more worried about the economy and think inflation is far from defeated.

: This Black Friday, watch out for restocking fees on returns at these stores

Black Friday shoppers love finding great deals, but this year, they may also find some surprising expenses.

Economic Report: Durable-goods orders tumble and show little sign of recovery among U.S. manufacturers

Orders for durable or long-lasting goods sank 5.4% in October because of fewer contracts for Boeing passenger planes, but most other manufacturers also reported somewhat weaker demand.

The Ratings Game: Nvidia’s big beats don’t wow like they used to — but here’s the good news for the stock

It's a testament to Nvidia's glow-up this year that Wall Street has become desensitized to results and an outlook that each beat expectations by about $2 billion.

Economic Report: U.S. jobless claims drop to five-week low of 209,000, but the report also contains hints of trouble

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to a five-week low of 209,000, indicating the U.S. labor market is still quite sturdy.
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