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Investors betting on a second Trump presidency expect an easier regulatory environment and more corporate M&A activity.

Stock market today: Dow closes at a record as market bets on Trump after assassination attempt

TheDailyBeast

Fears of an impending U.S. recession sent the Dow Jones Industrial Index tumbling more than 1,000 points in early trading Monday and triggered a panic sell-off in financial markets around the world.Wall Street went into meltdown with the S&P 500 down 4 percent and Nasdaq dropping 5.5 percent. The Dow Jones slipped 3 percent, or 1,197 points by 9.35 a.m. Eastern.Earlier, the FTSE 100 index in London fell by 2.1 percent, and it was followed by the Nikkei 225 in Japan plunging by 12.4 percent, or 4,451 points, the biggest one-day points drop in history.In Paris, the CAC-40 fell by...

Stock Markets Crash Worldwide Over Fears of U.S. Recession

Stocks rallied Tuesday, scaling back closer to the record levels seen last month before a sharp pullback, driven by this week's first batch of key U.S. inflation data. The producer price index — a measure of wholesale prices — increased 0.1% last month. Economists expected the reading to show a monthly gain of 0.2% in July, in line with the previous month's reading, according to Dow Jones consensus estimates.

Dow jumps 300 points as first of two major inflation reports this week comes in light: Live updates

TheStreet

Markets end lower as investor seem to think the Fed has waited too long to cut rates. And they sold stocks hard in response.

Stock Market Today: Stocks crushed as markets see Fed rate error

Major U.S. stock indexes surged in afternoon trading Friday, as a volatile week of equities trading gets set to draw to a close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.4% recent trading, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 were both up 0.7%. All three indexes closed sharply higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recording their biggest one-day point gains since 2022, as the economic concerns that had roiled the market for the past week subsided after a benign weekly jobless claims report.

Dow Jones Today: Stocks Move Higher; S&P 500, Nasdaq Back in the Green for the Week

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Trailer Empire

The bond market has been buoyed by the Federal Reserve's recent hints that a rate cut may be on the horizon this September, leading to a noticeable drop in mortgage rates. Investors are reacting to the Fed's subtle language changes, anticipating a potential shift in monetary policy.

Mortgage Rates Plunge as Fed Signals Potential September Rate Cut

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

The Motley Fool

These companies became titans by dominating a single industry, but they're now expanding and seeing success in other areas.

These 2 Dow Stocks Are Set to Soar in 2024 and Beyond

Pompano Beach, FL

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Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Stocks jumped after a cool PPI reading for July, setting the stage for consumer price inflation to show improvement when CPI is released Wednesday.

Stock market today: Indexes climb as producer inflation comes in cool

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Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

US stocks were down to start the week, with traders looking ahead to a slew of new data including consumer inflation and retail sales for July.

Stock market today: Indexes slide to start heavy week of new economic data

New York City, NY

Jacksonville, FL

The Wells Fargo name is gone from the Downtown skyline. The name atop the former Wells Fargo Center was removed Sunday . A helicopter flew away each of the 20 letters and deposited them at a lot across from the Maxwell House Coffee plant on East Bay Street.

Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

U.S. stock markets saw a resurgence, raising investor confidence in the sustained health of the US labor market. Recent positive employment and economic data have spurred this uptick. Key indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 displayed significant gains. In addition, the NASDAQ composite and the Russell 2000 index also reported notable advances.

U.S. stock markets rally amid positive employment data

Buying excellent companies when they are out of favor can be a winning strategy over the long term.

Down Between 12% and 24% From Their 52-Week Highs, 3 Magnificent Dow Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

Stocks jumped Tuesday morning as wholesale inflation data rose less than expected, giving investors confidence that inflation is cooling off. The Producer Price Index (PPI), a gauge of wholesale prices, rose by 0.1% in July, below the 0.2% anticipated by economists. Year-over-year, the headline PPI climbed 2.2%, down from June’s 2.7% rise, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

The Dow jumps 250 points as wholesale inflation cools

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Dow Jones Today: Major Indexes Up Sharply After Inflation Data; Tech Stocks Jump

Major indexes were sharply higher Tuesday afternoon as inflation data came in better than expected, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates...

Dow Jones Today: Major Indexes Up Sharply After Inflation Data; Tech Stocks Jump

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