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Ces cinq actions du S&P 500 ont perdu près d'un demi-billion de dollars en valeur en une journée au milieu d'un anéantissement généralisé

US stocks rise ahead of Fed decision and after Putin steps up war footing

U.S. stock indexes rose on Wednesday, ahead of another sharp interest rate hike expected by the Federal Reserve and after Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated his war on Ukraine. How Stock Indices Trade The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.46% rose 143 points, or 0.5%, to 30,853 The S&P 500 SPX, +0.51% gained 18 points, …

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There's only one "perfect asset" to combat all the bad news that might come, says this strategist

There’s only one “perfect asset” to combat all the bad news that might come, says this strategist

Ahead of that, stocks fall after Ford warns of high supply costs, on the heels of FedEx’s FDX caution on earnings last week. The dollar and cash have been among the most popular havens for investors as they face recession risks with higher rates and higher inflation alongside a brutal war in Europe. But our …

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There's only one "perfect asset" to combat all the bad news that might come, says this strategist

There’s only one “perfect asset” to combat all the bad news that might come, says this strategist

Ahead of that, stocks fall after Ford warns of high supply costs, on the heels of FedEx’s FDX caution on earnings last week. The dollar and cash have been among the most popular havens for investors as they navigate recession risks with higher rates and higher inflation alongside a brutal war in Europe. But our …

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Why Alibaba and other Chinese tech stocks are an exception to Goldman Sachs' outlook

Why Alibaba and other Chinese tech stocks are an exception to Goldman Sachs’ outlook

Text size Alibaba and other Chinese tech stocks have been battered since early last year. Qilai Shen/Bloomberg Chinese tech stocks have been battered since many hit all-time highs in early 2021, and the situation hasn’t improved much in 2022. That may be a compelling reason to at least take a fresh look at this sector. …

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Meet the 30-something about to sell his company to Adobe for $20 billion

Meet the 30-something about to sell his company to Adobe for $20 billion

Almost overnight, this 30-year-old has become the tech world’s newest titan – and is on his way to becoming one of the world’s youngest billionaires. Dylan Field, co-founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Figma, is set to enjoy an epic bargain after Adobe ADBE, -3.12% announced plans to acquire his company for $20 billion this …

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The S&P 500 fell 5% in a very bad week for stocks.  Those 20 lost up to 24%.

The S&P 500 fell 5% in a very bad week for stocks. Those 20 lost up to 24%.

US stocks spat on Friday to end the week in the red. The day’s declines of less than 1% for the broad indices paled in comparison to Tuesday’s, when they fell 4% to 5%. For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.45% was down 1,329 points (or 4.1%), closing Friday at 30,822. The …

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FTC issues warning to Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other 'working in concert' companies

FTC issues warning to Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other ‘working in concert’ companies

The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday that it plans to crack down on the exploitation of gig workers, who the agency says are entitled to protection regardless of classification. The commission adopted a policy statement that details issues construction workers face — including misleading claims about their wages and hours, unfair contract terms and more …

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Ces cinq actions du S&P 500 ont perdu près d'un demi-billion de dollars en valeur en une journée au milieu d'un anéantissement généralisé

These five S&P 500 stocks lost nearly half a trillion dollars in value in one day amid widespread annihilation

A drop in gasoline prices couldn’t mask the problem that spooked investors on September 13: core consumer prices resumed their rapid rise in August. Fear of the Federal Reserve’s continued monetary policy tightening to fight inflation sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA down 1,276 points (or 3.9%) to 31,104, with all 30 components posting …

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People Who Do This Thing Every Day Have Half the Risk of Dementia as the Rest of Us

People Who Do This Thing Every Day Have Half the Risk of Dementia as the Rest of Us

The things to remember about dementia are that it is absolutely horrible for you and everyone around you; it is a strong probability; and when it comes to fighting or avoiding it, you’re pretty much on your own. Lily: Here’s a simple way to save on the #1 retirement expense Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias …

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People Who Do This Thing Every Day Have Half the Risk of Dementia as the Rest of Us

People Who Do This Thing Every Day Have Half the Risk of Dementia as the Rest of Us

The things to remember about dementia are that it is absolutely horrible for you and everyone around you; it is a strong probability; and when it comes to fighting or avoiding it, you’re pretty much on your own. Lily: Here’s a simple way to save on the #1 retirement expense Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias …

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