Columbus, OH

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

Markets Insider

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

CBS San Francisco

Fear, long absent in financial markets as investors bet on a "soft landing" for the U.S. economy, is back in the air on Wall Street.Stocks tumbled Friday after new government data showed a steep decline in hiring in July, spurring concerns that economic activity is slowing faster than economists expected. Two hours into the session, the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 984 points, or 2.4%, to 39,415. The broader S&P 500 sank 2.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost nearly 3%, fueled by disappointing quarterly earnings from bellwethers such as Amazon and Intel. Market analyst Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge...

Dow plunges nearly 1,000 points amid sharp drop in U.S. hiring

Kiplinger

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also scored wins Tuesday albeit with much smaller gains than the blue chip Dow.

Stock Market Today: Dow Spikes 742 Points After UnitedHealth Earnings

The New Republic

Former President Donald Trump shared a slew of videos online attacking Vice President Kamala Harris, after a favorability poll aired on Fox News found she was leading him in a few key swing states. The new poll, conducted July 22–24 and released Sunday, found that Harris’s approval rating had surpassed Trump’s in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota.* Many online predicted that Trump would be incensed over the results. “The ketchup is going to hit the wall in Mar-a-Lago after this new Fox News poll,” remarked former Clinton White House aide Keith Boykin on X (formerly Twitter).Within hours, Trump posted five separate videos on Truth Social of...

Trump Loses It Over Devastating Fox News Poll on Kamala Harris

USA TODAY

America is totally ready for a woman in the White House. Kamala simply isn't the executive branch's optimal girlboss.

5 reasons Kamala can't be president that definitely aren't because she's a girl!

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It’s no secret that Prince Harry feels very strongly about the lack of private security he and his family will have when they visit the U.K., after he lost his right to public-funded private security when he and Meghan Markle stepped down as se...

King Charles Is Reportedly ‘Heartbroken’ After Prince Harry Tells Him He Cannot See His Grandkids Until Security Issues In The UK Are Resolved: A ‘Clear Message To The King’

If you get Social Security checks, keep an eye on the calendar: Certain beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. The scheduling change affects Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which is a Social Security program that provides financial help to low- and no-income Americans who don't have many resources and are blind, disabled, or age 65 and up. According to the latest data from the Social Security Administration, about 7.4 million people receive SSI every month.

Millions of Social Security Recipients Will Get 2 Payments This Month

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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?

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Elon Musk is denying reports that he plans to donate $45 million per month to support Trump’s candidacy, in more terrible news for the former president.The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Musk planned to make the staggering contributions to the pro-Trump political action committee America PAC. In an interview with right-wing influencer Jordan Peterson broadcast on X Tuesday, Musk told Peterson that the report “is simply not true. I’m not donating $45 million a month to Trump.“Now, what I have done is I have created [the America PAC],” he continued. Earlier this month, The New York Times reported...

Elon Musk Suddenly Pulls the Rug Out From Under Donald Trump

Mediaite

Donald Trump raged against Fox News for covering presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris's campaign rallies on Monday.
The post Trump LOSES IT on Fox News for Carrying Harris Rally and Letting ‘Perverts’ Advertise on the Network first appeared on Mediaite.

Trump LOSES IT on Fox News for Carrying Harris Rally and Letting ‘Perverts’ Advertise on the Network

Florida State

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Jacksonville Today

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

Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

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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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Top CDs Today, July 31, 2024 - Last Chance to Lock In 6% for a 10-Month Term

Kamala Harris is viewed as more intelligent than Donald Trump by American voters, with the right temperament needed to be an effective president, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll. But despite the VP’s positive traits, people are still much more likely to see Trump as a strong leader...

Poll shows Americans view Harris as more intelligent — but see Trump as the better leader

The Motley Fool

The ingredients are present for a stock market crash, which means amazing deals may soon abound.

3 Stocks I Plan to Double Down On If the Stock Market Plunges

Major stock indexes were down sharply for a second day on Thursday. A mega-cap retreat expanded into a broader rout, and the S&P 500 fell over 1%. Meanwhile, higher-than-expected jobless claims boosted confidence in a rate cut this year. US indexes declined sharply for a second session this week, as...

Stock market today: Dow falls 533 points as tech rout spreads to the broader market

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Dow Jones Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Close Sharply Higher on Chip Stock Rally, Rate-Cut Hopes

Major stock indexes closed sharply higher Wednesday as chip stocks recovered from yesterday's selloff, while investors digested comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that boosted...

Dow Jones Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Close Sharply Higher on Chip Stock Rally, Rate-Cut Hopes

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