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"Why don't we make a clean break?"

“Why don’t we make a clean break?”

2019 was a year of big earnings for Disney (DIS). She directed the Disney+ streaming service 10 million subscribers in one day after launch. The company completed a $71 billion…

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Al Gore made a big bet on artificial intelligence, and sold Salesforce, Mastercard, and Schwab Stock

Al Gore made a big bet on artificial intelligence, and sold Salesforce, Mastercard, and Schwab Stock

font size Generation Investment is headed by former Vice President Al Gore. Ian Forsyth / Getty Images The investment firm he co-founded and headed by former Vice President Al Gore…

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Bond Balls at JPMorgan, Allianz. Double Down on Bet Gone Bad

Bond Balls at JPMorgan, Allianz. Double Down on Bet Gone Bad

(Bloomberg) — Convinced that a recession is imminent in the United States, some of the world’s most prominent money managers have loaded on government bonds this year in a bold…

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Bruised stocks face a week full of tests, from Nvidia to Powell

Bruised stocks face a week full of tests, from Nvidia to Powell

(Bloomberg) — Stock traders reeling from the worst market stretch since February face some pivotal events in the coming days, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s closely watched speech may…

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I'm 81, have a $118k mortgage and a $110k mortgage.  Should I withdraw from my investment to pay off the mortgage payments?

I’m 81, have a $118k mortgage and a $110k mortgage. Should I withdraw from my investment to pay off the mortgage payments?

Ask a Consultant: I’m 81, have a $118,000 mortgage, and a $110,000 IRA. Should I withdraw from my investment to make mortgage payments? I am 81 years old. I have…

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"I saved my pennies and invested wisely"

“I saved my pennies and invested wisely”

Fortune is looking to interview retirees about life after leaving the workforce. If you’re interested in sharing your story, email Senior Writer Alicia Adamczyk at alicia.adamczyk@fortune.com. Since Chris Miller retired…

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What do you know this week

What do you know this week

The last full week of August will bring two major events for investors – Nvidia (NVDA) earnings and the Federal Reserve’s annual conference call in Jackson Hole. The Jackson Hole…

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Goldman Sachs suggests buying these two stocks now for growth

Goldman Sachs suggests buying these two stocks now for growth

Conventional wisdom suggests that an American recession is imminent, either during the second half of this year or the first half of the following year. But how much should we…

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We're in our mid 50's and have $2 million in our 401(k)s.  Should we focus on Roth's contributions?

We’re in our mid 50’s and have $2 million in our 401(k)s. Should we focus on Roth’s contributions?

Ask a Consultant: We’re in our mid-50’s and have $2 million in our 401(k). Should we focus on Roth’s contributions? We are a dual income couple in our mid 50’s…

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Warren Buffett's favorite homemaker: Dr. Horton

Warren Buffett’s favorite homemaker: Dr. Horton

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway now owns approximately $5.7 million Shares of the largest housing construction company In the US, Dr. Horton, despite rising mortgage rates and other industry headwinds. “Buffett’s…

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A weaker yuan has turned Hong Kong into a haven as mainland China's rally sends banks, insurance policies and the US dollar soaring.

A weaker yuan has turned Hong Kong into a haven as mainland China’s rally sends banks, insurance policies and the US dollar soaring.

The Chinese yuan has weakened this year to near its lowest level since October, and many mainlanders are rushing to Hong Kong for safety in soaring yields. Bank depositsand insurance…

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The famous Italian dealmaker and CEO of Piaggio Colaninno passes away

The famous Italian dealmaker and CEO of Piaggio Colaninno passes away

Written by Crispan Palmer ROME (Reuters) – Entrepreneur Roberto Colagno, chairman and CEO of scooter maker Piaggio and one of Italy’s best-known dealmakers, has died, investment firm IMMSI said on…

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The CEO's big break came when she left her consulting business without a plan — she says losing $100,000 is "too cheap" to pursue your dreams

The CEO’s big break came when she left her consulting business without a plan — she says losing $100,000 is “too cheap” to pursue your dreams

Mette Lykke’s CEO’s first step to wild success didn’t involve anything as thoughtful as a business plan or a problem she wanted to solve. It was more racist. “It started…

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My retirement savings have been wiped out.  How can I recoup recent investment losses that I had "late in the game?"

My retirement savings have been wiped out. How can I recoup recent investment losses that I had “late in the game?”

Ask a Consultant: I’m 81, have a $118,000 mortgage, and a $110,000 IRA. Should I withdraw from my investment to make mortgage payments? My retirement savings have been wiped out…

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The boom in frontier cities is reorganizing the freight market

The boom in frontier cities is reorganizing the freight market

Photo: Jim Allen – FreightWaves week chart: Outgoing Bid Market Share – Laredo, Phoenix, McAllen, Ontario sonar: OTMS.LRD, OTMS.PHX, OTMS.MFE, OTMS.ONT Truckload demand outside the Texas frontier markets of Laredo…

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Tough week for REITs amid more cuts and Fed talks

Tough week for REITs amid more cuts and Fed talks

One of the most difficult parts of investing is deciding what to do when the companies you own are doing well but stock prices reflect a different scenario. Wall Street…

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Elusive home purchase.  These 7% mortgage rates why.

Elusive home purchase. These 7% mortgage rates why.

font size The lack of supply of homes for sale is a contributing factor to the low morale of buyers. Joe Riedel/Getty Images Anyone looking to venture into the housing…

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Consumers have spent all of their excess savings from the pandemic.  JPMorgan says this is just one reason why stocks are poised to drop

Consumers have spent all of their excess savings from the pandemic. JPMorgan says this is just one reason why stocks are poised to drop

Cavan Images / Getty Images According to JPMorgan, American consumers have spent all of their excess savings from the pandemic. The bank highlighted consumer weakness as one of the reasons…

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Over twenty options to earn 5.50% or more

Over twenty options to earn 5.50% or more

We may have lost a passing national leader earlier this week, but your list of opportunities to earn an elite CD rate is still going strong. A whopping 27 certifications…

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Old Dominion is bidding $1.5 billion on the Yellow stations

Old Dominion is bidding $1.5 billion on the Yellow stations

Old Dominion beats Estes’ offering of Yellow stations. (Photo: Jim Allen/Free Waves) Old Dominion Freight Line, which has less than a truckload, has entered into a $1.5 billion bid for…

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The Chinese economy is faltering.  Here's how its problems can spill over into global markets.

The Chinese economy is faltering. Here’s how its problems can spill over into global markets.

China’s economy is faltering, and experts warn its problems could affect global growth and business.Lintao Zhang/Getty Staff The Chinese economy is facing headwinds ranging from property market instability to weak…

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Warren Buffett, Michael Berry and other big investors revealed interesting portfolio changes this week.  Here are 4 major trades.

Warren Buffett, Michael Berry and other big investors revealed interesting portfolio changes this week. Here are 4 major trades.

Warren Buffett.Kevin LaMarque/Reuters Warren Buffett, Michael Berry, and others made amazing changes to their portfolios last quarter. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway invested in homebuilders, while Perry established short-term positions. Companies associated…

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Maker of $400 golf putter set to end week at under $4 IPO price after first filing

Maker of $400 golf putter set to end week at under $4 IPO price after first filing

(Bloomberg) — Sacks Parente Golf ended its first week of trading lower, just days after it made its best initial public offering (IPO) debut on a U.S. stock exchange this…

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Bank of America says $1 trillion in high-yield debt accumulated in the past five years is about to have a 'day of reckoning'

Bank of America says $1 trillion in high-yield debt accumulated in the past five years is about to have a ‘day of reckoning’

Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images Bank of America has warned that about $1 trillion in private debt is heading into potential trouble. Most of this debt was created by companies…

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