Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver a speech laying out whether the central bank is ready to cut interest rates. Fed-watchers may feel a sense of déjà vu since this is similar to last year’s Jackson Hole event, when investors watched the annual speech for clues about possible rate cuts […]
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Key Takeaways Crypto market traders were positioned for Jerome Powell to be hawkish in a highly anticipated speech, but they were pleasantly surprised as the Fed chief suggested rate cuts could be coming soon. Prediction markets bettors now place higher odds of a quarter percentage rate cut in September than they did prior to the
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While AI-powered growth impressed, conservative forward guidance spooked investors. Shares of Intuit (INTU -5.01%) are falling today, down 4.1% as of 1:35 p.m. ET. The drop came as the S&P 500 jumped 1.5% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.8%. Intuit reported relatively strong earnings, topping Wall Street forecasts for both revenue and profit, but guidance
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While AI-powered growth impressed, conservative forward guidance spooked investors. Shares of Intuit (INTU -5.01%) are falling today, down 4.1% as of 1:35 p.m. ET. The drop came as the S&P 500 jumped 1.5% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.8%. Intuit reported relatively strong earnings, topping Wall Street forecasts for both revenue and profit, but guidance
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Key Takeaways Redfin found that homebuyers need less income to afford a typical house in 2025 in 11 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, mostly in the Sun Belt. Oakland and Jacksonville had the biggest year-over-year declines, as increased supply from pandemic-era construction has driven down costs, Redfin said. Still, the typical U.S. home
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Oil prices rise, make weekly gains as Ukraine peace process stalls
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Oil prices rise, make weekly gains as Ukraine peace process stalls
Oil prices rise, make weekly gains as Ukraine peace process stalls Read More »
Liquidity options play an essential role in every investor’s portfolio. They allow investors to access capital quickly without having to prematurely liquidate assets or derail their long-term investment strategies. This flexibility can be incredibly helpful when business opportunities arise or family members need support. Liquidity options can also offer tax and estate planning advantages —
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The 2025 stock market has been a rollercoaster with more uncertainty on the horizon. Rebalancing your portfolio to include more fixed-income assets, which pay ongoing interest or dividends, can help reduce losses during a future downturn. “If you held on through the spring and into the summer rebound, you likely haven’t lost money and have
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The 2025 stock market has been a rollercoaster with more uncertainty on the horizon. Rebalancing your portfolio to include more fixed-income assets, which pay ongoing interest or dividends, can help reduce losses during a future downturn. “If you held on through the spring and into the summer rebound, you likely haven’t lost money and have
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