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Stock market today: Indexes rise as investors mull jobless claims and prep for Jackson Hole meeting
Indexes rose Thursday as investors digested a slight increase in jobless claims ahead of the Fed's …
Kelly Cloonan
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A short recession in the US would be better for most investors than a soft landing, economist says
A short recession is the only thing that will get the Fed to cut interest rates, an economist said.
Aruni Soni
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The stock market's dream scenario has been revived
Investors appear to be getting the best of both worlds: falling inflation and a resilient US econom…
Jennifer Sor
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Why gold prices just hit a new record
Gold jumped past $2,500 per ounce on Friday, reaching a new all-time high. The metal is rallying on…
Filip De Mott
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Stock market today: Dow soars 555 points as strong economic data calms recession worries
Indexes rose Thursday as investors reacted to a surprisingly strong increase in retail sales and lo…
Kelly Cloonan
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Stocks will embark on a run of gains unseen in 30 years after the Fed cuts rates, Wells Fargo strategy chief says
Stocks could see a 1995-like rally after the Fed cuts rates, according to Wells Fargo's head of glo…
Jennifer Sor
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Stock market today: Indexes rise after retail sales boosts confidence on the consumer and the economy
Indexes rose after a surprise 1% jump in retail sales. Bond yields jumped as traders dialed back fe…
Kelly Cloonan
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Stock market today: Indexes climb as drop in jobless claims boosts investors' confidence
Indexes rose on Thursday as investors digested better-than-expected jobless claims data, which show…
Kelly Cloonan
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Indian stock market – From US recession fears to tensions in the Middle East, here’s why the markets are falling
The Indian stock market reported a decline on Monday as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened i…
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US stocks trade lower as latest jobless claims data points to cooling labor market
Wednesday's producer price index fell by the most since April 2020, and Thursday's labor market dat…
Phil Rosen
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Hospital wait times will still be bad this year, even with labor gains
The US may be recovering from a physician shortage, but don't expect to spend less time in hospital…
Allie Kelly
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US stocks climb on fresh signs the labor market is cooling
Tuesday's JOLTS data and Wednesday's ADP report both pointed to a cooling labor market, a welcome s…
Phil Rosen
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A taco chain made servers share their tips with kitchen staff and other workers, the Labor Department says. It could be ordered to pay staff $823,000.
The DOL filed a lawsuit against three Barrio Taco restaurant in Michigan, seeking $823,000 in back …
Grace Dean
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As head of the Labor Department Julie Su has a tough task: filling the economy with good jobs. She's up for the challenge.
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su knows how important a good job is because one transformed her fa…
Juliana Kaplan
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Stock market today: Dow crosses 40,000 for the first time as stocks extend record-setting run
The Dow crossed a big milestone on Thursday, with the S&P 500 extending gains after its record clos…
Max Adams
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Stock market today: S&P 500 closes at a record high as stocks rise on cooler April inflation
The S&P 500 surpassed 5,300 for the first time as traders took in slightly cooler April inflation d…
Jennifer Sor
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Stock market today: Indexes edge up after Fed and as trader eye Apple earnings
Stocks were up on Thursday. Investors are bracing for earnings from Apple, with expectations mixed …
Yuheng Zhan
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It's going to be a massive week for the stock market
There are five major events to watch for this week, highlighted by a Fed meeting and the April jobs…
Matthew Fox
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If you make less than $55,000, the Labor Department wants you to start getting overtime pay
Before, workers making under $36,000 were eligible for time and a half. Now the DOL wants people ma…
Juliana Kaplan
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Stock market today: US indexes gain as traders try to break 4-day losing streak
US stocks were mixed on Thursday. The market will get fresh commentary from a handful of Fed speake…