A dozen time-tested businesses have announced and/or completed a stock split since 2024 began. Two ultra-popular stock-split stocks with nosebleed valuations are rife with red flags and worth avoiding. Meanwhile, a legal monopoly with a historically inexpensive valuation is begging to be bought by opportunistic investors. Among Walmart, Nvidia, Amphenol,...

1 Phenomenal Stock-Split Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in August, and 2 to Absolutely Avoid

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These three growth stocks have what it takes to compound your wealth over many more years.

3 Soaring Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years

Stocks sold off Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average heading for its worst day of the year as new data raised fears of a potential U.S. recession. The Dow dropped 636 points, or nearly 1.6%. At its session lows, the 30-stock index lost 744.22 points, or about 1.8%. The S&P 50 shed 1.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 2.8%. The Russell 2000 index, the small-cap benchmark that has rallied lately, dropped 3.6%.

Dow slides 650 points, on track for biggest sell-off of 2024 over U.S. recession fears

These companies are known for reliable long-term growth and are worth picking up while trading at a bargain.

2 Growth Stocks to Buy in 2024 and Hold for at Least a Decade

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

Closer Weekly

Tom Selleck has been battling the bulge for some time — and now sources exclusively tell Closer he’s been eating comfort food to make up for the termination of his beloved show Blue Bloods. Sources and medical experts tell Closer 6-foot-4 Tom is grinding the scales at 350...

Tom Selleck Is ‘Virtually Obese’ at Nearly 350 Lbs: ‘His Whole Body Is Falling Apart’

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Anika Jindal

A shower is an essential grooming ritual in most people’s routines. Yet, one could be unknowingly doing things that are unusual blunders. Let’s look at 14 weird, unsanitary, unhealthy, or dangerous things one shouldn’t do in a shower.

14 Things You Shouldn’t Do in Shower

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

New York City, NY

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

Stocks tumbled Thursday after fresh data stoked fears that the US economy is weakening as interest rates stay at a 23-year high.

Dow closes nearly 500 points lower as investors fear the US economy is faltering

Chicago, IL

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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?

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Addison, IL

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Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

Tom Lee at Fundstrat Global Advisors believes the small-cap Russell 2000 could advance 40% by the end of the summer. Small-cap stocks dramatically underperformed large-cap stocks during the last decade, but economic and political catalysts could give small-cap companies an edge in the near-term. The small-cap Russell 2000 trades at...

1 Historically Cheap Vanguard Index Fund to Buy Before It Soars 40%, According to a Wall Street Analyst

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

The July meeting of the Federal Reserve's policy-setting committee started Tuesday, as central bank watchers await clues on when interest rates might be cut. During its two-day meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) debates the course of the influential fed funds rate and other monetary policy topics. Committee members will also carefully craft their written statement during the meeting to indicate their current stance on the economy, which market watchers and economists parse word by word.

The Fed's Two-Day Policy Meeting Started Tuesday—Here's What You Need To Know

Warren Buffett manages a $400 billion portfolio for Berkshire Hathaway. His investments include several top companies that he expects to hold forever. One Buffett stock stands out as having better-than-average prospects, along with excellent downside protection. Buffett says investors can expect solid results from this top stock. Warren Buffett made...

1 Low-Risk Stock That Should Outperform the S&P 500, According to Warren Buffett

People who don’t have a defined contribution plan, like a 401(k), are more likely to run out of money in retirement than those who do. More than two-thirds of workers have access to retirement plans, but only a little over half participate. If you don’t have a workplace retirement...

You're More Likely To Run Out of Money in Retirement If You Don't Have One of These

Amazon's second-quarter net sales totaled $147.98 billion, up 10% year-over-year and below expectations of $148.67 billion. Amazon Web Services and advertising revenue both showed significant increases. The company's projected third-quarter revenue range was mostly below analysts' expectations. Amazon (AMZN) shares dropped after the closing bell Thursday as the tech titan...

Amazon's Revenue Guidance Came In Light. Its Stock Is Falling

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Stocks to Watch in August

Stocks enter August halfway through second-quarter earnings season and amid a notable break with the dominant market trends of the last year and a half. Tech...

Stocks to Watch in August

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