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When stocks have been this expensive in the past, painful downturns have reliably followed, Jeremy Grantham said.

Elite investor Jeremy Grantham warns stocks are poised to crash — and a recession seems inevitable

The US national debt is closing in on $35 trillion, triggering a warning to investors from analysts at JPMorgan Chase. According to new data from the Treasury, the total outstanding public debt amounts to $34.99 trillion – or $34,997,540,505,103 to be exact – as of July 25th. That’s...

JPMorgan Chase Issues Warning To Investors As US National Debt Hits $34,997,540,505,103

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

Stocks were sent on a rollercoaster this week, with the S&P 500 enjoying its worst and best days since 2022 amid Monday's rout and subsequent rally.

Stock market today: Stocks end higher as investors claw back most losses after big rout

Fox Business

Stock market analyst and author Robert Prechter says he believes the Federal Reserve will implement a rare emergency rate cut before its September meeting.

Legendary market watcher predicts surprise Fed rate cut

The AI revolution is reshaping the tech landscape, and these two stocks are at the forefront of the transformation.

2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now

Learn how $500 a month can grow into a sizable nest egg. Everyone would like to have $1 million. However, earning that much money is far easier said than done. Yet it can be done. Anyone can build a fantastic nest egg with the right strategy, discipline, and investments. So...

These 2 Simple ETFs Could Turn $500 a Month Into $1 Million.

The S&P 500, the index most widely used to reference the stock market, produced exceptional returns over the past 10 years. The performance comes despite two recent bear markets and a big decline in the index in 2018. Stocks remain an incredible opportunity to grow your wealth over the next...

Here's the Average Stock Market Return Over the Last 10 Years, and What Investors Can Expect Over the Next 10 Years

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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?

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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Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

It has been widely reported that funding of private firms has been moribund for the past couple of years. There have been a few bright spots but overall, investment has not returned to the robust level seen in recent years. A report distributed today, indicates solid optimism for the Fintech industry as 91% of Fintech insiders anticipate investment will return in the next 12 months.

Fintech Funding: Insiders Expect Investment to Return in Next 12 Months

ON semiconductor's end markets look like they are bottoming in 2024. Hexcel looks like the future of the aerospace industry. The increasing complexity of electronic products means Keysight Technologies has long-term growth prospects. The stocks have underperformed in 2024, but they all have great long-term growth prospects and investors should...

3 Stocks Down More Than 11% in 2024 That Are Screaming Buys in August

Reuters

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan. In an extraordinary round trip over the past week, world markets have rebounded sharply from days of turbulence - thanks in part to Bank of Japan almost apologising on Wednesday for its role in the ruckus - and traders now try to figure out what's next.

Morning Bid: BOJ eases market migraine, Super Micro aches

960 The Ref

Wall Street pointed sharply higher Wednesday as anxiety about a softening U.S. economy took a back seat to another trove of mostly strong corporate earnings reports. Futures for the S&P 500 jumped 1% and futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.8%. Futures for the technology-heavy Nasdaq were up 1.3%.

Wall Street heads for second straight day of solid gains in a whipsaw week

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New York Post

Wall Street bankers are set for a bumper payday with bonuses set to swell by as much as 35% after two fallow years, according to a new report.

If those predictions come to pass, it means a boost for downtown Manhattan’s hospitality industry that has already seen a bustling trade from New York’s well-heeled interns.

Compensation consultants Johnson Associates said debt under-writers would be the biggest winners with a 35% increase in their bonuses amid a predicted rebound in deal-making.



Bankers involved in equity underwriting are predicted to see their bonuses rise by 20% to 30%, the report said.

Average bonuses across the sector...

Wall Street bonuses could surge by up to 35% in 2024 as deal-making rebounds: report

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

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Duval County may have the highest percentage of Black voters in the state, but the question this political season is how many melanated souls will make it to the polls. When an early voting site opened on the campus of Edward Waters University on Wednesday morning, it illuminated a multiyear effort from local civil rights organizations to return a precinct to the Schell-Sweet Community Resource Wellness Center on the campus of Florida’s oldest historically black college or university. It’s a site situated in the heart of New Town, a predominantly Black neighborhood.

Black voter turnout courted ahead of pivotal election

The S&P 500 had a smooth run during the first half of 2024, but volatility struck in July and August. The S&P 500 is trading around 8.5% below its all-time high, but corrections are typically a buying opportunity. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great way to scoop up a...

Stock Market Correction: 2 Unstoppable Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $800 During the S&P 500 Sell-Off

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Why investors backed away from carry trades this week

In this week’s “Make Me Smart” newsletter, we explore why investors pulled back on risky carry trades. Plus, we try out “surplus food” apps that can...

Why investors backed away from carry trades this week

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