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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

Nvidia’s stock fell more than 5% on Wednesday, leading chip stocks lower and pushing all three major indexes into the red. The sell-off came despite a bullish note from Piper Sandler analysts, who highlighted a “tremendous opportunity” to buy into the sector after the recent decline. “Fundamentally, NVDA remains the strongest player in the AI accelerator space,” wrote Piper Sandler’s Harsh Kumar.

Nvidia stock falls 5% after earnings report

Capital One is one of the few bank stocks left in Berkshire’s portfolio, and it trades below book value. NVR has been a beneficiary of a strong environment for homebuilders and could be a big winner as the housing market normalizes. Berkshire Hathaway itself could still be an excellent...

The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

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

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

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Irvine, CA

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A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

Florida State

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

The stock market’s benchmark index, the S&P 500, has erased $1.2 trillion of its market capitalization since its daily high in just four hours after falling “in a literal straight line lower.”. That’s according to the economics outlet Kobeissi Letter, which noted on the microblogging platform X (formerly...

Market Bloodbath: S&P 500 Crashes $1.2 Trillion in Hours as Recession Fears Soar

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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

Primis Bank is offering a remarkable fee-free checking account that pays 6.00% APY. That outdoes even the best CDs and high-yield savings accounts, which currently max out at 5.50%. Primis' 6.00% Novus Checking rate is available to new customers who set up a monthly direct deposit of at least $1,200.

This Checking Account Pays 6.00%—And It’s Guaranteed for 6 Months

CVS Health (CVS) shares lost ground in early trading Wednesday after the pharmacy giant slashed its 2024 earnings guidance again amid increased medical costs and announced the departure of the head of its Aetna unit. The company lowered its 2024 guidance for earnings per share (EPS) for a third straight...

CVS Cuts Its Full-Year Profit Outlook, Again

Goldman Sachs issued a warning that an S&P 500 correction is imminent and advised investors against buying the dip. In a note to clients, an analyst at the investment bank highlights several indicators pointing towards a downturn in the market. He points out that July 17 typically marks the end...

Goldman Sachs says S&P 500 correction is coming, urges investors not to buy dip

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The biggest benefit when you declutter your home is you will be more organized, efficient, and productive and this will free up time for you to spend doing the things you love!

Big Benefits When You Declutter Your Home & Life

Many financial experts say that households should have an emergency fund worth six months of expenses in a cash account, which would require $33,110.68 on average, according to an analysis by Investopedia. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that 73% of households that have checking and/or savings accounts don't have...

Your Household Should Have at Least $33,000 in an Emergency Fund

The Dow and other indexes rose on Thursday as new labor market data came in better than expected, easing concerns about a potential recession. Following that, stocks began to recover from recent massive sell-offs. Suggested Reading. The Labor Department reported that initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped by 17,000...

Dow closes almost 700 points higher as new job data boosts investors' confidence

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

Have you ever wondered if your home mirrors your true self? Just like people present their best selves on social media, our homes can showcase our personalities and lifestyles. Does your home reflect who you are? I hope so because this will make you the most comfortable.

Decluttering | Does Your Home Reflect Who You Are

It is slowing the pace of buybacks to reinvest in the business. Spending could impact margins in the near term and Microsoft's profit growth. The sell-off in top growth stocks is a buying opportunity for patient investors. Last week's sell-off pushed the Nasdaq Composite into correction territory. A correction is...

Nasdaq Correction: My Top "Magnificent Seven" Stock to Buy in August

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

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Markets News, August 7, 2024: Stocks Give Back Early Gains to Close Lower as Chip Stocks Slide

Major U.S. indexes gave up early-session gains and finished lower Wednesday, disrupting the stock market's recovery from steep losses recorded earlier in the week. The Nasdaq...

Markets News, August 7, 2024: Stocks Give Back Early Gains to Close Lower as Chip Stocks Slide

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