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Economic ‘misery index’ that’s predicted every election winner since 1980 looking good for Harris, but it’s close
In this combination of photos taken in Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event, Aug. 18, 2024, in Rochester, left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Aug. 19, 2024, in York. AP A gauge of economic misery that has a strong track […]
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Small caps are outperforming large caps. How to use charts to find buy candidates in the group
There has been a lot of discussion about the recent outperformance of the Russell 2000 Index , the small-cap benchmark, to the broader market Let’s take a look back at what the Russell 2000 has actually done and what specific areas of the index to look for opportunities. The outperformance of the iShares Russell 2000 […]
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Two key inflation reports this week will help decide the size of the Fed’s interest rate cut
People shop at a store in Brooklyn on August 14, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The Federal Reserve gets its last look this week at inflation readings before it will determine the size of a widely-expected interest rate cut soon. On Wednesday, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics will […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Ally Financial, Southwest Airlines, Oracle and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Ally Financial — Shares of the lender fell 17% after Ally Chief Financial Officer Russell Hutchinson said at an industry conference that credit challenges have increased during the third quarter, particularly with auto loans for retail customers. Mission Produce , Calavo Growers — Shares gained 20% […]
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Southwest Chair Kelly to step down next year as activist Elliott pushes for changes at airline
A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport above other Southwest planes on July 25, 2024 in Burbank, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that executive chairman and former CEO Gary Kelly will retire next year and announced a board shakeup, moves that comes as the carrier faces pressure […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves before the open: Apple, Oracle, Boot Barn, Mission Produce and more
Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Mission Produce — The avocado producer surged 21.6% after reporting revenue for the fiscal third quarter jumped 24% from a year ago. The company reported sales of $324 million, compared with $261.4 million in the same three-month period one year before. Rival avocado producer Calavo Growers […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday
Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. A bright spot 2. More bites at the Apple Apple announced a range of new products Monday, as it tries to boost sales of its all-important iPhone. It unveiled multiple new versions of the device — the iPhone 16, […]
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Why a Disney vacation may have gotten too pricey for the average American family
The U.S. travel sector has been surprisingly resilient when it comes to travel. Domestic travel numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels and air travel has surged even as more than a third of travelers planned to take on debt for summer trips. However, inflation-weary consumers might be taking their money elsewhere when it comes to […]
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Huawei launches $2,800 trifold phone hours after Apple debuts iPhone 16
Huawei was set to launch its tri-fold Mate XT phone on Tuesday. Screenshot BEIJING — Chinese smartphone company Huawei said Tuesday its trifold smartphone will start at the equivalent of more than $2,800. The phone began pre-orders on Saturday and is set to begin in-store sales on Sept. 20. That’s the same day Apple’s new […]
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Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts first winning day in September: Live updates
Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) floor on September 09, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures dipped on Tuesday morning after the major averages rebounded from their worst week in 2024. Futures tied to the S&P 500 declined 0.12%, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.28%. Dow […]
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