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It's a tough time if you believe in following historical seasonal indicators for the stock market. Since 1950, April is the second best month for the S & P 500 (up an average 1.5%), and the best month for the Dow Industrials (up an average 1.8%), according to the Stock Trader's Almanac . That hasn't

It was another weekend of head-spinning news, but we are no closer to figuring out what the right level should be for stocks. The good news is that while President Donald Trump has a higher pain threshold than most thought, there is a pain threshold, and the tariff exemption on the electronics

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The S & P 500 went from 5,670 at the closing high on April 2 to a low of 4,982 at the closing low on April 8, a drop of about 12%. Stocks have since regained a large chunk of that loss. Very large parts of the market have staged a nice bounce back, and some are not far from where they were just

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McDonald's bets big on China
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Even as numerous international consumer brands shrink their footprints in China, McDonald's is bucking the trend thanks to consumers like Yue

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Novo Nordisk CEO: Open to deals, we need the broadest pipeline in the world
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Novo Nordisk is looking for deals more than ever before, the CEO of the Danish drugmaker said in an in

Putin suggests the Ukraine war is nearing its end, prefers Gerhard Schröder as mediator, and says talks with Europe could occur only after lasting peace, amid stalled battlefield gains and sanctions.
Abstract: Putin hints the Ukraine conflict may be ending, favors Gerhard Schröder as mediator, and says European talks should wait for lasting peace amid Donbas stalemate and sanctions.

FanDuel CEO Amy Howe is ousted after five years; Christian Genetski to lead as Flutter grapples with weaker 2026 guidance and competition, while Howe's legacy emphasizes responsible gaming.
FanDuel’s leadership change occurs as Flutter Entertainment navigates rapid expansion in online gambling amid softer-than-expected 2026 guidance. The move comes amid stock pressure for Flutter and rivals like DraftKings, with concerns over competition from prediction markets and macro headwinds. Flutter CEO Peter Jackson said 2026 numbers were reduced due to softer Q4 performance and a need for more marketing in a competitive environment, noting a lack of engaging storylines around NFL players. Howe, one of the few women leaders in the industry, prioritized responsible gaming, avoiding college stadium advertising and NIL deals, and was recognized as a CNBC Changemaker. The report highlights the transition, leadership style, and the ongoing balance of growth, regulation, and integrity in online gambling.

Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, left, and Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned Tuesday that artificial intelligence has created a narrow window for the world's tech firms,

Volatility hasn't dampened demand for municipal bonds. The assets performed dismally in March but rebounded in April. In fact, the ICE BofA US Municipals Securities Index posted its first positive April since 2021 and the strongest one since 2014. Munis are free of federal tax and, if the holder

Jet-fuel costs surged in March 2026, driving U.S. airlines to spend $5.06B, up 56% from February, prompting forecast cuts and slower growth; carriers expect customers to absorb fuel costs by 2027 amid steady travel demand.
Abstract: Jet-fuel expenditures for U.S. airlines jumped in March 2026 to $5.06 billion—up 56% from February—triggering forecast reductions and slower growth, with carriers anticipating customers to cover higher fuel costs by 2027. Travel demand remains resilient despite higher fuel prices.

Michael Burry attends "The Big Short" New York screening Ziegfeld Theater on Nov. 23, 2015 in New York City.
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Michael Burry of "Big Short" fame is warning that the stock market's fixation on artificial intelligence is beginning to resemble the final stages of the

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Planet Fitness — Shares fell nearly 33% after the gym operator lowered its full-year earnings outlook. The company now sees its bottom line growing about 4% year on year. That's down from a forecast that called for an expansion of 9% to 10%.

A sign at BP Plc petrol station in London, UK, on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.
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A growing chorus of dissenting investors appear to be ramping up the pressure on BP ahead of its annual general meeting.
The Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF), a top U.K.

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Marc Rowan, chief executive officer of Apollo Global Management LLC, speaks during an interview on an episode of Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein in New York, April 5, 2022.
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Customers browse in a used car lot in Glendale, California, Feb. 15, 2023.
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DETROIT — Used car prices fell in April for the first time since October as gas prices rose amid the Iran war.
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Here are the stocks making headlines in midday trading. Fluence Energy – The battery storage maker soared almost 30%. HSBC and Roth Capital both upgraded Fluence after fiscal second-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization topped Wall Street analyst estimates,

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Mariano Rivera says he supports an MLB salary cap
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Former New York Yankee and Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera said he believes Major League Baseball should adopt a salary cap in its next collective bargaining agreement.
"Yes, there should be one,

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Inside the facility developing Ford's EV tech
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LONG BEACH, Calif. — As the global automotive industry retreats from all-electric vehicles after reporting billions of dollars in losses, Ford