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Market Extra: Oil prices in spotlight as Iran warns of escalation of Israel-Hamas war

Oil futures were being watched as a bellwether Sunday as Western diplomats and leaders warned Iran not to wade into the Israel-Hamas war .

Dow Jones Newswires: Qantas’s management exodus continues as loyalty chief quits

The head of Qantas Airways's loyalty division has quit the Australian carrier, adding to the leadership churn that has already included the departures of its chief executive and chairman.

Earnings Watch: Wall Street’s Q3 expectations have been all over the place. Now, a swing to profit growth is ‘likely’ — with a bigger rebound next year

One analyst who tracks the ebbs and flows of earnings data says at least a slight profit gain for the third quarter is more likely.

Help Me Retire: We have two houses and 45 acres of farmland, but we don’t know what to do about retirement. Where do we start? 

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at [email protected]

Brett Arends's ROI: Inflation is already racing past next year’s Social Security COLA

The latest inflation figures from the United States government are worrying news.

Market Extra: Why Treasurys could give the U.S. stock market a green light for a year-end rally

What it takes for Treasury yields to fall, and whether the retreat in yields could eventually push U.S. stocks higher to rally into the year-end. 

Market Extra: Subprime car-loan rates are hitting 17%-22%. Should investors be worried?

Many borrowers with subprime credit are paying rates of about 17% to 22% this year on auto loans. Even higher rates or a recession could spark blowback.

Weekend Sip: This pricey tequila has roots in Ukraine

Normally, when we talk about tequila, we talk about Mexico, where the agave-based spirit hails from. But Laneta is a tequila that also has roots in a very unexpected place --- namely, Ukraine.

Washington Watch: Ray Dalio thinks the U.S. is courting a debt crisis. Are regulators moving fast enough to avert it?

As the U.S. economy struggles under the burden of rising interest rates, many top investors are questioning the wisdom of buying U.S. Treasurys.

: ‘There’s so much housing stock in this country’: Cheap old houses offer a glimmer of hope to younger generations dreaming of owning a home

As home prices stay high and rising mortgage rates shrink how much buyers can afford, some explore the idea of buying a cheap, old, fixer-upper home.

TaxWatch: The 2023 tax season is ending. Here are 3 steps to take now for the 2024 tax season and beyond.

Savvy year-end tax planning can maximize tax benefits and minimize tax bills.

: What’s driving up prices for sporting events? Taylor Swift is one factor, alongside inflation and pent-up demand

Americans spent $36 billion on watching sports in person in August, compared to $29 billion the previous year, according to the latest data.
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