Japan is offloading billions of dollars in US Treasuries as it fights to prop up its currency. New numbers from the US Treasury Department show Japan sold $22 billion in Treasury securities in May, reducing its holdings to $1.1283 trillion. The move marks the second month in a row that...

Japan Dumps $22,000,000,000 in US Treasuries in One Month As Government Mounts Billion-Dollar Battle To Prop Up Currency

The S&P 500 has produced a positive return 100% of the time during the second half of election years involving an incumbent president. The S&P 500 has returned an average 4% during the second half of presidential election years, but it has returned an average of 11% when the election involved an incumbent (like Joe Biden in 2024).

This Stock Market Indicator Has Been 100% Accurate Since 1964. It Signals a Big Move in the 2nd Half of 2024.

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Experts anticipate the Fed will cut rates in September.

Veteran fund manager who correctly said stocks would fall updates outlook

Amazon uses the cash flow from its e-commerce business to help expand into other industries. Amazon Web Services is building out its platform to assist companies with building their own AI models and applications. Apple's services segment had its highest-revenue quarter ever in the first quarter. These companies became titans...

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

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NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks sold off for a second straight session on Friday, and the Nasdaq Composite confirmed it was in correction territory after a soft jobs report stoked fears of an oncoming recession.

Stocks drop, Nasdaq confirms correction as recession fears mount

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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

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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.

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A federal law has forced nearly 122,000 disabled veterans in the last 12 years to return payouts — some totaling tens of thousands of dollars — they received to leave the military when it needed to downsize, according to new data obtained by NBC News. The statistics come...

A little-known law has forced more than 120,000 veterans to return payouts they received to leave the military, new data shows

Earlier this year, Sam Dogen quit his job. For most people, that wouldn't be much of a story, but for the millionaire founder of Financial Samurai, a couple of details stand out. For one, it was his first gig since 2012. Dogen, 47, has lived as a retired, stay-at-home dad...

'Never quit your job,' says early retiree and self-made multimillionaire: Do this instead

Judy Shelton, Independent Institute senior fellow and ‘Good as Gold’ author, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the power wielded by the Federal Reserve, why she believes in a rules-based approach, and more.

The Fed is too powerful and prominent in financial markets: Independent Institute's Judy Shelton

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Water scarcity remains a concern for people around the world. In fact, a 2022 Gallup poll revealed that 57% of Americans worry more about safe drinking water than global warming, air pollution, or the extinction of animal species. Americans are also using more water than ever before, according to J.D....

These U.S. states have the best and worst tap water: Washington ranked No. 1 while Arizona came in dead last

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

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Last year, after selling a chunk of his stock and bond portfolio to purchase a house in cash, Sam Dogen found himself with too little passive income to support his family's budget. The 47-year-old millionaire founder of Financial Samurai had been retired since 2012, but now that both of his...

A millionaire early retiree earning $380,000 a year in passive income went back to work—but only lasted 4 months

The consumer sector represents companies that sell goods and services directly to individuals. It includes industries like retail, food and beverage, entertainment, and personal care. Consumer stocks are shares of these companies that are traded on the stock market. They often reflect broader economic trends and consumer spending habits. The sector is typically divided into consumer discretionary and consumer staples categories.

2 Consumer Stocks To Watch In August 2024

U.S. stock futures fell Sunday night following a volatile week for Wall Street, in which the Nasdaq Composite dropped into correction territory. Wall Street is coming off a brutal week for the major averages. On Friday, the Nasdaq capped a third straight week of losses, bringing the tech-heavy index down more than 10% from a record set last month.

Dow futures slide more than 300 points after Nasdaq falls into a correction: Live updates

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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The tech-centric index is taking a break from its relentless run, but some stocks in the Nasdaq have much further to climb, according to Wall Street.

2 Nasdaq Stocks to Buy Before They Soar as Much as 226% According to Select Wall Street Analysts

Tarun Pathak, research director Counterpoint Research, discusses Apple's fiscal third-quarter earnings.

Apple Intelligence's key role is adding 'stickiness' to the Apple ecosystem, analyst says

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. Jobs shock hits stocks. U.S. stocks plummeted on Friday after a...

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TEL AVIV — Israel is bracing for a potential multiday attack by Iran and its ally Hezbollah following the assassination of two senior militant leaders last week, an Israeli official told NBC News. The official said Israel fears waves of missiles and drones could be fired over several days...

Israel bracing for attack after assassinations in Beirut and Tehran

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Japan stocks plunge as much as 7%, hovering near bear market territory, as Asia shares extend sell-off

Heavyweight trading houses such as Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Co, Sumitomo and Marubeni all plunged more than 10%. The yen also strengthened to its highest level against...

Japan stocks plunge as much as 7%, hovering near bear market territory, as Asia shares extend sell-off

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