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Why the GOP tax bill is a ‘missed opportunity’ to help families as child-care costs hit all-time high

Lawmakers made some family-focused changes to the bill, but they could have done more, advocates say.

Hedge funds loaded up on these two chip stocks this year. Should you buy them too?

Nvidia’s stock has been a favorite for some time, but two other semiconductor companies recently cracked Goldman’s list of popular hedge-fund holdings.

U.S. budget deficits are reaching the tipping point where they could start hurting stocks

One former Federal Reserve trader is concerned that this longtime tailwind could soon morph into a serious problem for investors.

UnitedHealth’s stock may look cheap but it can still fall a lot further, HSBC warns

UnitedHealth’s stock was falling Wednesday after HSBC turned bearish, even as the insurer dismissed a report that it paid nursing homes not to transfer residents to hospitals.

Wolfspeed’s stock could lose three-quarters of its value as bankruptcy fears build

The chip company is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy as it deals with mounting debt.

Bond ‘vigilantes’ are sending warnings globally. What does that mean for your portfolio?

Bond vigilantes appear to be circling the globe, sending yields on government debt higher partly on concern over worsening fiscal situations.

JPMorgan launches ‘special forces’ unit to protect clients from political risks

The launch comes after JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said in his most recent annual letter to shareholders that investors face “the most perilous and complicated geopolitical and economic environment” since 1945.

When exactly should I file for Social Security if I want to max out my benefits at age 70?

“I don’t want to wait a day longer than I have to.”

Three bank stocks to avoid — and 18 to buy — from analysts at Jefferies

Analysts at the firm rolled out their coverage of 32 regional banks ahead of annual regulatory stress tests in June.

30-year Treasury yield is above 5% again — that’s usually a bad sign for stocks

Continued worries about the U.S. fiscal outlook triggered another selloff in long-dated U.S. government debt as of Wednesday morning, pushing the yield on the 30-year bond back above 5% for the second time this week in what may turn out to be a problematic development for stocks.

New crypto bill could turbocharge the stablecoin industry: 4 changes it might bring

Legislation regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency whose value is pegged to another asset, is set for a vote in the Senate.

How good will your retirement be? Depends on where you live.

Policymakers are trying to close the gap between the best and worst places to retire
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