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Oil prices rise as traders await Israel response to Iran attack

Oil futures rose Thursday, finding continued support as traders awaited Israel’s response to a missile barrage earlier this week by Iran amid concerns of a wider Middle East conflict that could disrupt flows of crude from the region.

Pound slides as Bank of England chief says it could be ‘more aggressive’ in cutting rates

The pound fell sharply Thursday after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the central bank could be more aggressive in cutting borrowing costs if inflation remained benign.

‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?

“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”

Estate planning has become more urgent for rich people as the election nears. That’s why tax laws need fixing, critics say.

Wealthy families’ focus on the estate tax is fodder for critics of the U.S. tax system and a preview of the fierce debate coming when the Trump tax cuts sunset.

Warren Buffett’s bond sales signal he’s preparing to pick up Japanese stocks

Berkshire Hathaway has previously used yen-denominated bond sales to fund investments in the Japanese stock market

‘I’m an empty nester now?’ Brooke Shields heartbroken in her $6 million Hamptons home with kids off to college

“Mother of the Bride” star Brooke Shields is devastated in her stunning Hamptons home now that her younger daughter is off to college.

Jim Carrey takes another try at selling L.A. mansion, this time for $19.75 million

This is the 4th time in 2 years the comedic actor has slashed the price of this enviable Brentwood estate.

Rents are out of control. These tenants are trying a new tactic to fight back.

Striking renters are calling on the federal government to bring what they call neglectful landlords in line.

OpenAI is now worth more than 87% of the S&P 500. It faces a tough test ahead.

OpenAI just became one of the highest-valued privately held companies with its latest funding round, but it has a lot to live up to, amid ever- increasing competition.

Oil shock? How OPEC+ could soften the blow if the Middle East conflict hits supply.

The market has a not-so-secret cushion should Israel target Iran’s oil industry.

Costco now sells platinum bars — but some financial pros say they aren’t a sure bet

When it comes to precious metals, gold is still often all that glitters, experts say.

Levi Strauss stock falls, as new campaign with Beyoncé outweighed by subdued sales forecast

Shares of Levi Strauss & Co. slid after hours on Wednesday after the jeans maker tempered its full-year sales forecast, even as management said its core Levi’s brand was leading the way toward improvement and called out potential gains from its new partnership with Beyoncé.
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