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Bond market flashes signs of worry over shutdown-induced economic damage

More than a week after the U.S. government’s partial shutdown began on Oct. 1, bond-market traders were starting to express a greater degree of concern about the economic fallout.

Home-renovation plans are being shelved. What does that tell us about the economy?

Those big bath and kitchen remodeling projects home owners may have been thinking about? Some are apparently putting them on hold because of fresh anxiety about the economy.

Stablecoins aren’t the threat to your money that the banking industry would have you believe

Banks are hardly the fragile utilities they are claiming to be.

This Nvidia bull has a bold prediction for the stock — and says ‘bubble’ talk is misguided

The AI infrastructure build-out is still in its early stages, Cantor analysts say, as they see hundreds of billions of dollars in demand still ahead and believe Nvidia’s opportunity in the market has more to run.

Private equity and private credit may fit your 401(k) retirement plan — but here’s what you need to know

Private credit is less risky than private equity. And be aware of the No. 1 rule for choosing a private-equity fund.

‘I watch antenna TV’: I’m 66. Will I lose my disability benefits if Social Security goes belly up?

“I read that the Social Security Disability Insurance Trust Fund is good until 2099.”

What’s next for Oracle’s stock? This upcoming event will offer clues.

Next week’s analyst day is Oracle’s most anticipated in decades. These are the big questions investors have.

Paramount has its eyes on Warner Bros. — but the big question is how to pay for it

Paramount is reportedly looking for private-equity help with a possible $60 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, suggesting a deal may take longer than initially expected.

Costco stock runs higher after yet another monthly sales gain, helped by digital demand

Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday said it notched an 8% year-over-year sales gain through last month, continuing its streak of sales gains and easing Wall Street’s concerns about future growth.

Inflation angst lingers for investors even as Treasury yields are little moved by Fed minutes

Inflation worries are lingering on the minds of investors, even if Treasury yields were little changed Wednesday by the release of minutes of the Federal Reserve’s last policy meeting.

Can you be a DIY investor after you retire? Yes — and here’s what it takes.

If you have time, desire, and money smarts, dumping a financial adviser can make sense.

This stock and bond portfolio won’t give you bragging rights — but it does make you money

There’s a surprisingly good long-term performance of a traditional blend of 60% stocks and 40% bonds.
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