Key Takeaways “The Big Short” investor Michael Burry’s investment firm Scion owned put options on Nvidia and Palantir at the end of the third quarter, new filings show. That means Burry was at one point betting, in either the short-term or long-term, that the companies’ stocks would decline. Burry has posted messages on social media […]
Key Takeaways E.l.f Beauty, which prices 75% of its products under $10, says consumers tend to maintain their self-care routines during times of uncertainty. For now, however, investors are dumping the shares after the company’s full-year revenue outlook came in lower than expected. A big beauty brand thinks uncertain consumers won’t abandon their self-care routines
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The choices you make during open enrollment season can have a real impact on your financial well-being throughout the rest of the year. Whether you’re looking to build savings, enhance your current financial strategy or plan for a major life event, this can be a valuable time to assess where you are financially and make
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Key Takeaways 30-year mortgage rates are more than 9% below their spring peak, offering modest relief to buyers struggling to afford a new mortgage. Predicting mortgage rates is tricky—they respond to a mix of inflation data, bond yields, and investor sentiment, and they can move either direction after a Fed cut. Instead of trying to
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Stocks rebounded from Tuesday’s sell-off to post across-the-board gains Wednesday, as investors re-embraced the long-term promise of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The main U.S. equity indexes were choppy early but surged late, and eight of the 11 stock market sectors closed in the green despite murky incoming labor market data. The ADP National Employment
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Key Takeaways Officials at the Federal Reserve are missing critical data during the government shutdown, relying instead on reports from private companies. There are indications that hiring continued to slow since the government’s most recent report in August. Private-sector inflation data was mixed, with one index rising to a two-year high and another showing prices
Tesla (TSLA) shareholders are voting this week on a new pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could be worth up to $1 trillion. The compensation comes with some fairly steep hurdles that the electric vehicle maker will need to surpass in order for Musk to collect, which could have big implications for the Magnificent
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Key Takeaways Private employers added 42,000 jobs in October, payroll provider ADP said, bouncing back after two straight months of losses. The job gains did little to change the picture painted by recent reports of a stalled-out job market. The lackluster job growth could encourage officials at the Fed to cut interest rates to prevent
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As 2025 winds down, you may soon be finalizing your charitable-giving plans for the year. Many causes need funding, from relief efforts following natural disasters to humanitarian aid initiatives in countries ravaged by conflict and political instability. By donating to reputable organizations, you can support them as they provide vital resources, research and programs. But
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Key Takeaways Key Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for Obamacare enrollees are at the center of the government shutdown—and in limbo as 2026 open enrollment is underway. ACA Marketplace shoppers may face higher premiums—$1,000 a month on average. You can wait for Congresss to potentially extend the subsidies, but you must enroll by the
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