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‘I feel we’ve failed’: My son wants me to take out a $150,000 student loan so he can attend an out-of-state college. Is that fair?
“We are not eligible for any need-based aid.” Source link
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The biggest part of the U.S. economy posts fastest growth in more than two years, ISM finds
Service-oriented companies such as retailers and restaurants grew in October at the fastest pace in more than two years, a survey found, and offered further evidence of strong momentum in the U.S. economy. Source link
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Berkshire’s Apple position now down by two thirds in 2024 after latest sales
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway unloaded 25% more of its Apple position during the third quarter. Source link
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U.K. government bond yields volatile as budget delivers £40 billion tax hike
U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal hole and looks to invest for economic recovery. Source link
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Big tech loses some shine ahead of a big earnings week. But ‘where else are you going to get that type of growth potential?’
As most Magnificent 7 companies gear up for quarterly earnings reports this week, some analysts expect growth that’s either still pretty good for their size, or still hard to come by anywhere else. Source link
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Oil prices move lower as the market waits for the ‘next shoe to drop’
Oil futures moved lower on Thursday after seesawing between losses and gains early in the session, with traders torn between support from the threat of disruptions to Middle East supply and pressure from concerns over the outlook for demand. Source link
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AMD’s stock stands out from other AI names. What that may say about the market.
AMD’s stock is the only one of select AI names with a lower forward multiple now than its five-year average. Source link
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Amex sees strong discretionary spending, but stock retreats after solid 2024 run
The company says new member benefits are resonating with younger generations. Source link
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Boeing’s bonds signal view that company has bought time with credit-raters to avoid slide to junk
Boeing Co., under pressure to boost liquidity, filed a $25 billion shelf registration Tuesday to offer equity or debt over the next three years and announced a new credit agreement with lenders. Source link
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I have $2.5 million and fear that I’ll never be able to retire. Am I being irrational?
A reader needs to visualize his retirement buckets to be sure that he has enough. Source link
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