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Here’s how the Mueller report could roil the stock market

Here’s how the Mueller report could roil the stock market
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The yield curve inverted — here are 5 things investors need to know

Is recession imminent? Investors might be pushing the panic button a bit prematurely.
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- S&P 500 could fall 40% as yield curve inverts, says analyst of one of 2018’s best hedge-fund returns
- Stocks took a big hit Friday, and these shares fell the most
9 reasons why the housing market risks hitting a perfect storm

The falling 30-year mortgage rate could reverse and hit 6% in the second half of next year despite big constraints on demand among home buyers.
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- Housing market is tipping in favor of buyers, real-estate agents say
- Why is everyone moving back to Iowa?
Facebook crumbles around its lonely king: Therese Poletti
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‘Cancel Brexit’ petition tops record 4 million signatures, crashing website at least twice

Norway airlifts by helicopter over 1,300 passengers from cruise ship

How kids can ruin your retirement — and how to make sure they don’t

Pinterest files IPO, losses narrow as revenue rises 60%

Watch out for these 10 ‘retirement killers’

My dying friend wants to marry me so I can have his Social Security — should I do it?

Stephen Moore, Trump’s pick for Fed, will be lightning rod for president’s opponents

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Facebook crumbles around its lonely king

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My dying friend wants to marry me so I can have his Social Security — should I do it?

Stocks took a big hit Friday, and these shares fell the most

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9 reasons why the housing market risks hitting a perfect storm

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S&P 500 could fall 40% as yield curve inverts, says analyst of one of 2018’s best hedge-fund returns

Everything coming to Netflix in April — and what’s leaving

The yield curve inverted — here are 5 things investors need to know

Here’s how the Mueller report could roil the stock market

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$100 antique discovered at garage sale auctioned off for $2.1 million at Sotheby’s

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This first year of early retirement has been one of the hardest of my life

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Stocks took a big hit Friday, and these shares fell the most
S&P 500 could fall 40% as yield curve inverts, says analyst of one of 2018’s best hedge-fund returns
Here’s how the Mueller report could roil the stock market
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Investing Lessons From the Activist Playbook

More companies are being targeted by activist investors, who are notching more victories. Yet the record on their returns is mixed.
Letters to Barron’s

Letters on declining globalization, Federal Reserve policy, Boeing’s MAX 8 jets, and outrage over U.S. colleges
How an Old-Line European Publisher Is Harnessing Tech to Power Its Stock

The former Reed & Elsevier publishing company is transforming itself into a tech player powered by artificial intelligence. Investors should give t...
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How to Find Hidden Stock Bargains

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Micron stock surge leads chips to near record high levels
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Amazon makes own play for the beauty sector as online brands pick up steam
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When your adult children keep asking for money, here’s what to do

Investing Lessons From the Activist Playbook

More companies are being targeted by activist investors, who are notching more victories. Yet the record on their returns is mixed.
Letters to Barron’s

Letters on declining globalization, Federal Reserve policy, Boeing’s MAX 8 jets, and outrage over U.S. colleges
Activist Legion Partners Wants NN to Change Its Name

The goal is to reflect its medical businesses. Also, SEC filings on Mersana Therapeutics, Corindus Vascular, Merrimack Pharma, Chaparral Energy, an...
How an Old-Line European Publisher Is Harnessing Tech to Power Its Stock

The former Reed & Elsevier publishing company is transforming itself into a tech player powered by artificial intelligence. Investors should give t...

Mueller report findings could be released on Sunday: NBC

Attorney General William Barr won't be sharing conclusions from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's now-completed Russia report with Congress on Satur...
Why the markets aren’t buying the Fed’s claims about the strength of the U.S. economy

Fresh worries about the global economy and a surprisingly dovish turn by the Federal Reserve have rattled Wall Street, but it’s nothing that a wee...
9 reasons why the housing market risks hitting a perfect storm

The falling 30-year mortgage rate could reverse and hit 6% in the second half of next year despite big constraints on demand among home buyers.
Trump’s reversal of North Korea sanctions is ‘a scandal,’ former Treasury official says

Mueller concludes Russia probe, delivers report to the attorney general
Mueller Investigation: 674 Days, and Other Numbers to Remember
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Barr tells lawmakers he may tell them Mueller conclusions this weekend

In a letter to House and Senate committee chairmen, Attorney General William Barr said he may be able to tell them this weekend Special Counsel Rob...

A new concierge service wants to make sure your nasty breakup goes smoothly

Onward is an on-demand service that helps people pack, find housing, move out — and move on.
Is Starbucks’ new tiered rewards program worth it?

Big-spending Gold members may get burned at Starbucks as the new tiered system can be more rewarding for customers making smaller purchases.

Powerball jackpot jumps to $625 million

The drawing on Saturday is for the largest lottery jackpot so far this year.

The dark side of helicopter parenting

The college admissions scandal reveals unpleasant cultural forces and status anxiety that fuel such risky gambles.

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Quentin Fottrell answers your questions about inheritance, tipping, weddings, re-gifting, or any tricky money issues relating to family and friends. Have a question? Send it to the Moneyist.

My dying friend wants to marry me so I can have his Social Security — should I do it?

This woman’s friend has Stage IV lung disease and made her a generous offer that she may refuse.
My husband asked me to file a joint tax return without telling me he owes back taxes

‘Without my knowledge, my husband allowed the IRS as well as the state of New Jersey to put liens on our home.’
Before I give my fiancée a $7,000 diamond engagement ring, I want her to promise to bequeath it to my daughter

This man wonders whether it’s a good time to raise the delicate subject of death and diamonds with the woman who is set to become his third wife.
I’m 65, my mortgage is paid off and I have $370,000 in savings, so why I am still worried about money?

‘Most people would laugh to be in my position, I know, but I constantly worry about running out of money.’

Suze Orman says you need $5 million to retire — which is nonsense

Even people with modest retirement-account balances can comfortably retire.
Kevin O’Leary says you need to have all your debts paid off by age 45 — including your mortgage

This is a significant hurdle on the road to financial freedom
Warren Buffett’s best investing idea is by far the simplest to understand

And beware the shockingly simple way to lose profits.
Here’s what smart rich people really do with their nest egg

It’s easy to fail at personal finance.

Paul Manafort charged with committing residential mortgage fraud — which is more common than you’d think

Mortgage fraud risk has risen substantially in recent years as refinance activity has dried up for lenders.
Why the markets aren’t buying the Fed’s claims about the strength of the U.S. economy

Fresh worries about the global economy and a surprisingly dovish turn by the Federal Reserve have rattled Wall Street, but it’s nothing that a wee...

9 reasons why the housing market risks hitting a perfect storm

The falling 30-year mortgage rate could reverse and hit 6% in the second half of next year despite big constraints on demand among home buyers.
This startup seeks to identify water problems before they become crises

Ketos raised $9 million in its latest funding round that it will use to grow a platform that aims to upgrade and improve the quality and safety of ...

Weekend roundup: Taking on real-estate agents’ 6% commission | Having a ‘what if’ plan before a crisis hits | The killer question that will boost your career

Also, how the Federal Reserve has stimulated the economy while keeping the lid on inflation.

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Updated Norway airlifts by helicopter over 1,300 passengers from cruise ship

Updated ‘Cancel Brexit’ petition tops record 4 million signatures, crashing website at least twice

Updated Suze Orman says you need $5 million to retire — which is nonsense

Updated Kevin O’Leary says you need to have all your debts paid off by age 45 — including your mortgage

Updated Warren Buffett’s best investing idea is by far the simplest to understand

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