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The surprising factor that’s driving up home-foreclosure rates

One of the leading drivers of foreclosures in the U.S. is extreme weather, First Street says.

Stocks tumble as weak bond-market auction has investors wondering how U.S. will manage its debt

Investors have been warily eyeing rising Treasury yields since the start of May, with some fretting that the latest jump in borrowing costs could soon start hurting stocks.

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile-defense system could be a boon to these companies

President Donald Trump’s unveiling of a $175 billion plan to build a massive missile-defense system, a project viewed as ambitious in both its timeline and budget, boosted defense stocks on Wednesday.

The current Republican tax bill could cut $500 billion from Medicare — ‘This bill just gets more and more cruel’

Medicare provides health insurance for about 68 million older adults and people with disabilities.

The Senate just passed ‘no tax on tips.’ Does this mean you can tip less?

Among tipped workers in the bottom quintile of income-tax units, only 34% would see any tax benefit.

Trump, GOP tweak SALT cap. Here’s what to know about the controversial tax break.

One of the most important sticking points in negotiations about President Donald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending bill is how generous to make the deduction for state and local taxes.

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.
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