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How the economy would weather private-credit defaults rising to financial crisis-like levels

A repeat of the 2008 crisis for defaults in private credit only impacts GDP growth by between one-fifth and one-half of a percentage point.

‘It feels slimy’: My friend offered to be my adviser, but didn’t tell me he’s paid to push financial products. Can I trust him?

“His revenue sharing, which he did not disclose, creates conflicts of interest as advisers may be incentivized to recommend funds that pay them more.

After one month in their custom Texas home, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens head for Indianapolis

The couple spent just one month living in their new Texas mansion before packing up and heading to Indianapolis, where the Owens is now set to spend the next season playing for the Colts.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp bought a $46 million Miami mansion just before buying $120 million Colorado monastery

Karp reportedly picked up the lavish Florida dwelling, which is in Miami Beach on a human-made island, in June

Brent oil prices claw back losses to top $100 again after hours

Global oil prices edged higher in after-hours trading Monday to recoup portion of the nearly 11% lost during the regular session, as traders geared up for what’s likely to be another day driven by developments in the Iran conflict.

These chip stocks could be winners as Elon Musk executes on his ‘Terafab’ vision

Chip-equipment makers could benefit from Musk’s plan to manufacture his own chips, analysts say — but the venture is still heavy on hype and light on specifics.

Estee Lauder says it has a suitor. That’s still not helping its stock.

Estee Lauder says it could merge with luxury Puig Brands of Spain.

Flights will keep getting more expensive and harder to find. Here’s how much worse it could get.

Travelers are struggling to score deals on airfares during an already chaotic travel season, as airlines cut flight routes and raise prices to combat rising jet-fuel prices.

These states are considering gas-tax holidays. Here’s how much drivers could save.

Several states paused gas taxes when oil prices surged in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This time is different, though.

Lumentum’s stock has surged 1,000% in a year. Why more big gains may be in store.

A BNP Paribas analyst thinks Lumentum’s stock can climb another 40% as it ramps production capacity for ultrahigh-powered lasers and capitalizes on AI-driven demand for its products.

The U.S. government is about to define what junk food is. But comparing soy milk and gummy bears is complicated.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has described ultraprocessed foods as “poison.”

If you’re trying to avoid an IRS audit, leave these three things alone on your tax return

Your tax situation can change every year, but some things could trigger a red flag in the antiquated computer systems at the IRS.
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