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Major Fed rate dissent, Powell to stay on — plus, Boeing takes an unwarranted hit
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Comey will challenge Trump seashells threat indictment as vindictive prosecution, lawyer says
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted twice since President Donald Trump regained office. The first case was dismissed by a judge.
Savings rates drop even without Fed cuts. Here’s where you can still earn 4% on your cash
While the Federal Reserve's hold on rate cuts is generally good news for savers, there have already been some banks that have lowered their payouts anyway.
What Wall Street is really looking for in hyperscaler earnings
The path from billions of dollars in capital spending to actual profits is key for investors.
Fed holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for credit cards, mortgages, car loans and savings rates
From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the Fed's April interest rate decision may affect your wallet.
Mortgage rates surge to nearly four-week high as Iran headlines impact markets
Negative headlines on the Iran war pushed bond yields higher, and mortgage rates followed.
Your bank account could be costing you — try these 6 low- or no-fee options
Your bank account is working against you if you're paying a monthly maintenance fee. Here's what to switch to.
Traders brace for $800 billion in earnings-related stock movement
Wenesday night is the main event for earnings season, with Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft – four of the "Magnificent Seven" — set to report.
A million-dollar gold bear emerges ahead of the Fed decision
Someone sold upside call exposure in the SPDR Gold ETF (GLD) while simultaneously buying downside put exposure in a two-pronged trade.
Jet fuel bidding war breaks out as airlines confront ‘global stress test’ over shortages and cancellations
The continent must "fight for every cargo" in what analysts have dubbed a "global stress test" for the airline industry.
Mortgage rates are rising again, but homebuyers are trickling back
Mortgage rates rose last week after several weeks of declines. That took a toll on refinance demand, but homebuyers seem more resilient.
UK's biggest drugmakers see surprise profit bump, even as pharma grapples with U.S. policies
AstraZeneca and GSK, the U.K.'s second and ninth most valuable companies, both saw first-quarter profits beat expectations early Wednesday.
Oil prices extend multi-day rally as Trump issues new threat to Iran; Brent tops $115 per barrel
The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.
Why HSBC is 'turbo bullish' as the Iran war drags on — but its analysts are rethinking Europe
Strategists at banking giant HSBC said they are "max bullish" on stocks, which can look past "temporary setbacks"
S&P 500 futures edge higher as Wall Street looks ahead to ‘Mag 7’ earnings and Fed decision: Live updates
On Tuesday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slipped from the the records they notched a day earlier.
Finland’s Kone to buy German rival TK Elevator in blockbuster $34.4 billion deal
The combination would create the world’s largest elevator maker and marks one of Europe's biggest takeovers in recent years.
UBS profits rocket 80% to $3 billion for first quarter beat, shares pop 5%
UBS reported its first quarter earnings on Wednesday, with net profits beating analyst estimates.
UAE's departure from the OPEC oil cartel is not without precedence. Who could be next?
The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC is reverberating across global energy markets, sparking questions on who else could follow.
U.S. warns banks of sanctions risk over China ‘teapot’ refineries handling Iranian oil
The alert said China purchases approximately 90% of Iran's oil exports, with teapot refineries accounting for the majority of these imports.
Purdue Pharma receives $5.5 billion sentence, paving way for opioid settlement
Purdue Pharma was sentenced Tuesday to $5.5 billion in fines and penalties on charges of deceiving regulators and paying doctors to boost opioid sales.
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