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Oct 17 2024FINANCE

Stock Markets Mixed as UK Inflation Drops

Investors around the world saw their stock markets take different paths on Wednesday. While Europe and Asia mostly dipped, Britain's FTSE 100 rose by 0.6% after the British government reported that the country's inflation rate had dropped to its lowest level in over three years. This news gave hope

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Morgan Stanley's 2024 Q3: A Look at the Numbers

Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's giants, just dropped some impressive numbers for the third quarter of 2024. CEO Ted Pick, while chatting on CNBC's Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, shared the good news. The company's earnings and revenue both beat experts' prediction

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Why Britain's Lower Inflation is Making Waves in Global Markets

Stock markets around the world had a mixed day on Wednesday. This happened after U.S. stocks lost some of their recent gains, especially in tech and energy companies. Britain reported that its inflation rate dropped to 1.7% in September, the lowest in over three years. This good news boosted the FTS

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Why Keeping Cash in Payment Apps Might Not Be Smart

Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by

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Oct 15 2024FINANCE

Bank of America's Third Quarter: Profit & Trading Ups, Loan Losses Up

Bank of America had a pretty good quarter! They beat what experts expected by making more in profit and revenue. Here are the stats they shared: Earnings: 81 cents, while analysts said 77 cents Revenue: $25.49 billion, just over the $25.3 billion guess But the story isn't all sunshine and rainbows.

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Oct 15 2024FINANCE

Desert Store Hits the Jackpot: A New Millionaire in Town

In the heart of the Mojave Desert, a little store called Primm Valley Lotto just made someone's day—and their bank account! A lucky Powerball ticket sold at this tourist spot matched five numbers in the recent drawing, winning its owner a cool $2,321,838. The store isn't left out of the celebration

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Oct 14 2024FINANCE

Why You Should Consider Buying Flutter's Stock After a Recent Sell-Off

Investing in Flutter Entertainment could be a smart move, according to Wells Fargo. The company's stock took a hit recently, dropping by nearly 9% after news of potential higher taxes in the UK's gambling industry. But don't let that scare you off, says analyst Daniel Politzer. He believes the sell-

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Oct 14 2024FINANCE

Has China’s Economy Found Its Savior?

On Monday, Asian shares took an upward leap, with Chinese stocks soaring over 1% after the finance minister hinted at more economic support. While U.S. futures remained steady and oil prices dipped, investors worldwide held their breath for more details on China's new stimulus plan. Experts believe

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Oct 14 2024FINANCE

China's Finance Ministry Prioritizes Local Debt Over Economic Boost

China's Ministry of Finance recently held a press briefing, highlighting its focus on resolving local government debt issues rather than providing the economic stimulus markets were hoping for. Finance Minister Lan Fo'an outlined four key measures to support local governments in managing debt risks.

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Oct 14 2024FINANCE

Retirement Woes: Why Health Costs Scare U. S. Retirees

Health costs are a major worry for U.S. retirees. Long-term care, like nursing homes and home health aides, isn't covered by Medicare. This can lead to huge bills late in life. Planning for these costs is key, says Christine Benz, director of financial planning at Morningstar. Retirement expens

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