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Older women set to inherit most of $54 trillion in ‘great wealth transfer’ to widowed spouses
Because females have longer life expectancies, most of the spousal transfer of assets due to death is expected to go to women. Advisors say they should prepare.
Peruvian stocks: Why they may be an unexpected winner of the AI boom, Iran war
The S&P Peru Total Index has soared 23% in 2026 and is up more than 75% over the past 12 months.
Blackstone is one of this week’s most oversold stocks as investors grapple with market volatility
On the other hand, Dow and LyondellBassell Industries topped this week's list of most overbought stocks.
The biggest release of emergency oil stockpiles in history was announced. Why crude may keep rising
Oil prices have surged more than 17% since the International Energy Agency announced the largest release of crude stockpiles in its 50-year history.
Berkshire Hathaway filing provides glimpse of share buyback resumption
Berkshire Hathaway filed its definitive proxy statement with the SEC late this afternoon ahead of the company's annual shareholders meeting on May 2 in Omaha.
27-year-old Amazon employee relocated from India to Ireland and spends up to $2,927 a month: 'My quality of life has improved'
Suras Nayak moved to Ireland in 2025 and works as a software development engineer at Amazon.
Berkshire Hathaway will start repurchasing its own shares—what buybacks mean for investors
Large U.S. firms spent about $1 trillion on their own shares in 2025, according to Morningstar estimates.
A Paramount-Warner Bros. movie slate could rule the 2027 box office, but is it sustainable?
Paramount CEO David Ellison has said he wants to make 30 movies a year and has franchises like Godzilla-Kong, Superman and Sonic the Hedgehog to lean on.
Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount: Reuters
Meta is seeking to offset costly artificial intelligence infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers.
Trump says U.S. 'obliterated' military targets on Iran's Kharg Island but didn't 'wipe out' oil infrastructure
President Trump said in a Truth Social post that he directed U.S. Central Command to execute a bombing raid that "obliterated" military targets on Kharg Island.
Trump administration directs Sable Offshore to restore Santa Ynez oil unit
The Trump administration on Friday directed Sable Offshore to restore oil drilling operations off the southern California coast, the U.S. Energy Department said.
Flights halted at DC airports after chemical smell
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it stopped traffic at the three primary Washington-area airports on Friday after air traffic controllers at a Virginia facility had to halt work because of a strong chemical smell.
Mortgage rates surge to highest since September, hitting spring housing market
Mortgage rates jumped to a seven-month high Friday as war in Iran pushed bond yields higher.
DOJ to appeal judge's decision to block Fed subpoenas in Powell criminal probe
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is purportedly being investigated for comments he made about the pricey renovations of the Fed's headquarters.
NFL, Paramount discussing media deal that could mean CBS pays an extra $1 billion or more
The NFL is discussing getting rid of its 2029-30 opt-out clause in exchange for an increase on TV rights that could push CBS to pay more than $3 billion a year.
Average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, filing data shows
The average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, based on filing data. Here's what you can expect.
Oil and Nvidia are key for Wall Street next week amid Iran war volatility
Investors will be awaiting developments with Nvidia and the Middle East as the war against Iran by the U.S. and Israel faces a third week.
IRS paper check changes trigger tax refund delays for more than 830,000 filers
Many filers could see tax refund delays amid the IRS shift away from paper checks. Here's what to know if you receive a CP53E notice.
Want extra cash? These 4 platforms let you rent out your stuff
Whether you're looking to rent out your pool or a musical instrument you don't use anymore, these platforms let you list your possessions and get paid.
These stocks will benefit from AI and an aging population, Jefferies says. They also pay dividends
Artificial intelligence is being integrated into senior housing companies and some names will rise above the rest, according to Jefferies.
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