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An overlooked energy source could solve AI’s power crunch — and these 2 stocks are prime plays

Geothermal technology is in the early stages of its own shale revolution, Morgan Stanley says.

Medicare prescription drug costs will jump 50% in 2027. Doing nothing could cost you.

Don’t sit on the sidelines during open enrollment.

Once election results are in, here’s what investors should focus on next

It is important to separate your political preferences from your investment and trading decisions.

U.S. jobs market perks up, but it’s still not a great time to get hired

Job openings in the U.S. rose in September to a four-month high and hiring also increased, signaling mild but perhaps not sustainable improvement in a sluggish U.S. labor market.

U.S. clears path for first regulated equity perpetual futures

A trendy crypto-native trading product that has exploded in popularity on offshore venues is expanding its foothold in the U.S.

The Texas governor’s race might be a make-or-break contest for a wobbling AI trade

Democrats are favored to take both the House and Senate in Tuesday’s U.S. midterm election, but there is another race to which artificial-intelligence investors should be paying close attention.

5 questions to ask if your boss offers you a buyout, as Microsoft did with 60,000 employees

Two days after Microsoft asked more than a quarter of its workers if they’d take a buyout, it reported $45.2 billion in capital spending in a single quarter, most of it for AI.

Learning from ‘Love Is Blind’ money drama

Hear me out: These reality-TV couples are having really important conversations about love and money heading into tonight’s finale.

This indicator has triggered just 5 times since 2000 — and it warns of a trap for stocks

Compared with previous market drawdowns, the current market setup is vulnerable because rising inflation limits the ability of central banks to ease rates and reflate asset prices. Reduce stocks and add bonds and cash, this macro research house advises

I attend free meals hosted by people promoting annuities. I’ve no intention of buying any. Should I stop going?

“Salespeople typically push annuities, Medicare plans and estate-planning services.”

It’s finally Election Day — and prediction markets may show ‘too much confidence in a good night for Democrats’

Prediction markets may be running the risk of “suggesting too much confidence in a good night for Democrats,” one analyst says.

Shopify’s stock slides after earnings. This is what’s worrying Wall Street.

The company missed revenue expectations, a tough outcome in today’s less-forgiving tech market.

3 signs cash-strapped consumers are nearing a ‘spend-pocalypse’ that would hurt the economy

Nearly 70% of U.S. GDP comes from consumers. What happens when they stop spending?

What analysts are telling us while Apple’s stock falls after earnings report

Shares in Apple declined nearly 2% on Tuesday after investors were left feeling disappointed about the company’s gross margin outlook and slowing services revenue growth.

Here’s why Palantir’s stock is down despite a ‘bombastic’ quarter

A deceleration in U.S. commercial contract growth gave some Wall Street analysts pause despite Palantir’s earnings beat.

‘It seems bizarre’: We’re in our 80s with $950,000 in traditional IRAs. Why is our adviser pushing Roth conversions?

“Our basic living expenses are covered by $110,000 in annual pensions and Social Security.”

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Two months after my father’s funeral, my stepmother asked me to repay his $40,000 wedding gift. Should I do what she says?

“About two months after his funeral, my stepmother called and said she wanted the money back.”

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Want to help your adult kids and grandkids? Give them money while you’re still alive.

How to manage “giving while living” without endangering your own retirement.

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‘He was heartbroken’: My husband’s kids abandoned him when he was dying. Was he right to leave everything to me?

“In the end, he left them a few sentimental mementos, some collectibles and old photographs.”

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My father has Alzheimer’s and his caregiver is using his debit card for DoorDash. Should I intervene?

“I suspect the live-in caregiver is benefiting from my parent’s generosity.”

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My wife and I have no kids and a 99% chance of outliving our life savings. Why not spend it all?

“I’m 68, she’s 74, and we’re both in good health.”

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11 bargain-priced stocks of companies that have huge growth potential over the next two years

These stocks trade at low price/earnings valuations, and the companies are projected to achieve very high revenue growth rates through 2028.

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