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Google Stadia, the company’s cloud-based video game streaming platform, is poised to launch this November in 14 countries. Today's Stocks & Topics: Elon Musk, Gita Gopinath - Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., 2-year treasury: 1.5%, 10-year treasury: 1.532%, 30-year treasury: 2.021%, Gold: $1,540 per ounce. Bitcoin $10,300 per coin, Oil: $55 per b...

Consumers are choosing to spend more of their budget on dining out-- sales at eating and drinking establishments are up over 4% this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Leading Economic Indicators, Negative Rates, Joint Retirement, 10-year treasury yield: 1.57%, 2-year treasury yield: 1.55%, Gold: $1,536, Oil: $53.84 per barrel, Gasoline: $2.60 per gallon on average, B...

The smoldering U.S.-China trade war creates problems for retailers because it makes it more difficult to plan and manage their businesses. Today's Stocks & Topics: Elder Financial Abuse, US-China Trade War, Brokers, 2-year treasury yield: 1.598%, 10-year treasury yield: 1.593%. Gold: $1,499, Bitcoin: 10,000 per coin, Oil: $56 per barrel, Gasoline: $2.60 per gallon on average-- down for mor...

With varied performances for 'FAANG' stocks in recent weeks, the prospect of increased regulation is coming back to haunt Big Tech. Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing Market Data, 500 Thousand Fewer Jobs Created, Deflation, Roth I-R-A, Gold: $1,512 per ounce, Oil: 57.03 per barrel, 10-year Treasury Yield: 1.56%, 30-year FIXED Mortgage Rate: 3.6%, Bitcoin:$9,951, Day Trading, BLPCX -...

A new ranking has revealed the up-and-coming metro areas, where job markets are strong and high-earning millennials are increasingly putting down roots. Today's Stocks & Topics: People Over 60 and 401k, Retirement, Wasting Money Instead of Investing, ARWR - Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc., Gold: $1,506 per ounce, Oil: $55 per barrel, Gasoline: $2.60 per gallon on average, Bitcoin: $10,000 p...

In spite of what has been a rewarding strategy for much of the long-running bull market, at least one analyst says there’s something investors need to know. Today's Stocks & Topics: Medical Expenses, Retirement and Death, CEOs Salaries, Real Estate, Gold: $1,507 per ounce, Oil: $55.83 per barrel, 2-year Treasury Yield: 1.75%, 10-year Treasury Yield: 1.63%, Bitcoin: $10,708 per coin, JCP -...

One high profile investor is predicting bad things ahead for anyone betting in favor of online real estate site Zillow. Today's Stocks & Topics: Interest Rates, GE - General Electric Co., Yield Curve, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., European Bonds, T - AT&T Inc., SH - ProShares Short S&P 500, Z - Zillow Group Inc. Cl C, Gold: $1,523 per ounce, Oil: $54 per barrel, Gasoline: $2...

WeWork, now re-branded as the 'We Company', is widely expected to hold its IPO as soon as next month. Today's Stocks & Topics: BIDU - Baidu Inc. ADR, Europe's Economy, Yield Curve, Retails Sales for July, Gold: $1,524 per ounce, 2-year Treasury Yield: 1.569%, 10-year Treasury Yield: 1.581%, 3-month year Treasury Yield: 1.9%, 30-Year Bond: 2.004%, Oil: $54 per barrel, 30-year FI...

What the delay might mean for investors who are nervous about the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China. Today's Stocks & Topics: U.S. Exports and Imports, Yield Curve, Defensive Stocks, Hold or Sell, F - Ford Motor Co., Gold: $1,526 per ounce, Oil: $55.14 per barrel, 30-year Treasury Yield has fallen to an all-time low, 10-year Treasury Yield: 1.588%, 2-Year Treasury Yield: 1.608...

Housing costs, debt, and the Great Recession of 2008 are all to blame-- but there are ways for millennials to get their finances on track. Today's Stocks & Topics: Gold: $1,510 per ounce, Oil: $54 per barrel, Bitcoin: $11,700 per coin, Is the Bond Market in a Bubble?, Investors Should Be Optimistic, Mortgages With a Negative Interest Rate... in Europe, Retirement Money, DIS - Walt Disney C...

With global uncertainty and a strong dollar weighing on major tech companies, software names might look attractive in an ongoing trade war. Today's Stocks & Topics: Potential Health Hazards of Early Retirement, Personal Loans, Cryptocurrencies, DBX - Dropbox Inc., M - Macy's Inc., Interest Rates, Gold: $1,513 per ounce, Oil: $54.82 per barrel, 10-year Treasury Yield: 1.69%, 30-year Fix...

If the Fed’s mid-cycle correction turns into a full easing cycle, there could be a major convergence between U.S. and non-U.S. investment-grade yields. Today's Stocks & Topics: What Will Get You A Better Return, China Economic News, United Kingdom & Italy, Saving to Buy a House, ENDP - Endo International PLC, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., VEU - Vanguard FTSE Al...

The spread between U.S. bond yields and the rest of the world is wide, but is it possible for the U.S. to get sucked into a negative yield trend? Today's Stocks & Topics: BTAL - AGFiQ U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, AMC - AMC Entertainment Holding Inc. Cl A, WBA - Walgreen's Boots Alliance Inc., K...

China’s central bank claims the U.S. accusation has “seriously” undermined the international financial order-- and risked further market turmoil. Today's Stocks & Topics: Gold Stocks, Closing Retails Stores, Female Doctors vs. Male Doctors Schedules, AG - First Majestic Silver Corp., Oil Prices, CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., IAU - iShares Gold Trust, NFLX - Netflix Inc., GAIN - Gladstone...

Trade worries weighed on business orders and the outlook for the overall economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: PFE - Pfizer Inc., Disney Streaming, Good or Bad Debt, Best Job in America, Labor Market, Pension Funds, Dividends, Negative Interest Rates, China Tariffs, AES - AES Corp., Health Insurance, Student Loan vs. Investing in the Market, Minimum Wage, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF,...

Analyst says investors should note that we are in the midst of a structural slowdown driven by what’s really happening in China. Today's Stocks & Topics: TWTR - Twitter Inc., ETFs, Currency War Between U.S. And China, LUCRF - Lucara Diamond Corp., Real Estate Scams, Real Estate Investing, VLEEY - Valeo S.A. ADR, Down Payment for a House, Retirement, Global Economy. Our Sponsors: * Check ou...

The Fed just cut rates for the first time in more than a decade, and one sector could be the surprising winner. Today's Stocks & Topics: Why August is a Tough Month, Capital One Hack, Consumer Sentiment Index, Shorting, Rate Cuts, Japan's Negative Interest Rates, Apple, Jobs Report and The Stock Market, Commodities, The Price of Gold, Life Insurance, DOW - Dow Inc., LYB – LyondellBasel...

The advice counsels to make sure your financial foundation is sound by getting a handle on three factors before you start investing. Today's Stocks & Topics: Robocalls, Bearish Signals, BBBY - Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., 30-Year Fix Mortgage, SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, Yields, SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, FDIS - Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF, The Nasdaq stock Market, Inde...

For the past two decades, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has told investors that long-term growth is more important than short-term profits. Today's Stocks & Topics: Financial Mistakes, Money Trick That Might Help You, VXX - iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN, SEDG - SolarEdge Technologies Inc., Mortgage vs. Investing in the Market, FXI - iShares China Large-Cap ETF, PYPL - PayPa...

The theory is this: As the Federal Reserve considers lowering interest rates, it risks falling victim to its own dominance. Today's Stocks & Topics: Beyond Meat, Consumer Spending Report, How to Survive the Next Bear Market, Capital Gains, NAV - Navistar International Corp., The FED Meeting, Capital One Data Breach, Facebook's Libra & Congress, Where to Invest?, GDX - VanEck Vector...

His view cites a 'clash of cultures' and claims the Communist Party doesn’t want to submit themselves to anything measurable or enforceable. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tesla's Earnings, Smart Habits to Obtain Financial Freedom, IWN - iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF, Investing in Real Estate, DIS - Walt Disney Co., Strong Dollar, VYM - Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF, ALB - Albema...

When investors are excessively bullish, it means two things — both bad for stocks. Today's Stocks & Topics: Durable Goods Report, Best Countries for American Expats to Live Abroad, GDXJ - VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, MCD - McDonald's Corp., QIWI - QIWI PLC ADR, Defensive Sectors, How Much Money to Invest, European Central Ban...

Since the big tech stocks are the market leaders, any negative impact on them has the potential to slow the rally or even kill it. Today's Stocks & Topics: SDIV - Global X SuperDividend ETF , Tesla's Earnings, Currency Crisis, LUV - Southwest Airlines Co., DPZ - Domino's Pizza Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Investing in the Market, SMPL - Simply Good Foods Co., LB - L Brands Inc....

In the past three decades, the stock-trading window right ahead of a new Fed cut cycle has been positive for major equity indexes. Today's Stocks & Topics: PAGS - PagSeguro Digital Ltd. Cl A, Caterpillar's Earnings, Leading Economic Indicator Report, Second Quarter GDP Numbers, BA - Boeing Co., FDX - FedEx Corp., Shorting, GMRE - Global Medical REIT Inc., WPM - Wheaton Precious Metals...

Gold is trading up more than 12% year-to-date and gold miners have room to grow. Today's Stocks & Topics: Reasons the Markets are Rising, Bear Market signs, After Hours Justices Department Announcements, JCBUX – JP Morgan Core Bond Fund R6, PTRQX - PGIM Total Return Bond Fund R6, 401k Plan, Earnings, CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., BYND - Beyond Meat Inc., WEN - Wendy's Co., MCD - M...