In a week in which the S&P 500 sets a record in the midst of a pandemic, it’s fair to consider at least the bottom 495 parts. Michael Batnick, director of research at Ritholtz Wealth Management, points out 94% of the S&P 500 SPX, + 0.31% components trade below their …
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Gold prices plunged sharply on Wednesday, ending a two-day string of gains as the U.S. dollar stopped its skid and as commodity investors watched minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July policy meeting, which could provide further insight into the central banker’s perspective for US and global business. Market participants will …
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Text size Kevin Frayer / Getty Images Brands responded calmly to the recent escalation of the Trump administration’s war on Chinese telecom giant Huawei. Maybe too calm. U.S. Commerce Department regulations issued Aug. 17 will in theory prevent Huawei from purchasing any hardware or software that has all inputs of …
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Text size People do not spend money on travel, entertainment and dining, and have used that money to make their homes more comfortable. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Because the pandemic has kept everyone in their homes, many of us have become Tim “The Toolman” Taylor. Home improvement is suddenly …
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Two years out of college, Leah Sanders made as much as $ 19,000 a month using oil wells in Kuwait. After being fired in May by oilfield giant Schlumberger Ltd., she returned with her parents to Tennessee, earning $ 15 an hour to help with her father’s construction business. She …
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