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Country House — A 65-to-1 Long Shot — Wins 145th Kentucky Derby After Maximum Security Disqualified
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In a stunning outcome, Country House was awarded first place in the 145th Kentucky Derby on a sloppy, rain-soaked course... Read more
The Wall Street Journal: Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi Wont Seek Re-election In 2020
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Sen. Mike Enzi (R., Wyo.) said Saturday that he wouldn’t run for re-election in 2020, the latest Senate Republican to ... Read more
Key Words: Trump Expresses Faith In Kim Jong Un, Amid Report Of North Korean Short-range Weapon Test
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President Donald Trump offers support for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite a fresh report that the Hermit Kingdo... Read more
Market Snapshot: Nasdaq Rings Up A Record To End The Week After Hotter-than-expected April Jobs Report
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The Nasdaq on Friday closes at an all-time high and the S&P 500 narrowly misses its own, as investors buy stocks fol... Read more
In One Chart: SocGen Says This Is The Best Predictor Of S&P 500s Volatility Over The Past Half-century
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As the lagged impact of the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes feels its way into the economy, a pickup in volatility will l... Read more
Tesla To Raise Money Through New Stock And Convertible Debt Offerings
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Tesla Inc. on Thursday filed for a capital raise, disclosing its intent to sell both common stock and convertible notes.... Read more
Market Extra: Powell Delivers Blow To Bond Markets Rate-cut Bets
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Powell delivered a harsh blow to bond-market bulls who anticipated a rate cut within the next two years. Read more
Earnings Results: Square Stock Slips After Outlook, Volume Fall Short
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Square Inc. shares were down 5.5% in after-hours trading Wednesday, after the company missed on payment volume and disap... Read more
Bond Report: 2-year Treasury Yield Climbs After Powell Describes Subdued Inflation As Transitory
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Short-term Treasury yields rise Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s news conference. Read more
FA Center: This One Investment Move Can Give You Lifetime Yearly Income In Retirement
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A simple annuity is a good way to keep from running out of money, writes Michael Edesess. Read more
In One Chart: GEs Stock Surge Snaps This 2-year Streak Of Technical Weakness
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Shares of General Electric Co. rallied enough Tuesday, to break through a technical barrier that has set a bearish tone ... Read more
Metals Stocks: Gold Finishes Higher, But Logs A Third Straight Monthly Loss
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Gold futures finish higher on Tuesday on the back of a retreat in the U.S. dollar, but the metal still suffers a decline... Read more
The Technical Indicator: S&P 500s Grinding-higher Bull Trend Approaches Seasonal Headwind
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Technically speaking, the U.S. benchmarks are approaching the worst six months seasonally — May through October — ag... Read more
The Tell: How A U.S. Dollar Breakout Could Derail Emerging Market Stocks
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If the U.S. continues to speed away from the rest of the world, emerging market inflows could flow to a trickle. Read more
Mutual Funds Weekly: Unicorn IPOs Pose This Challenge For Mutual Funds And Other Big Investors
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Here’s how many fast-growth companies are really priced before going public. Read more
Commodities Corner: Why This Cheap Commodity Shouldnt Be Overlooked, Even By Stock Investors
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Water is one of the cheapest commodities on the planet, and life’s most essential resource. It can also be a good inve... Read more
Market Snapshot: S&P 500, Nasdaq Close At Records As Robust GDP Data Offset Tepid Earnings
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Stocks riser Friday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posting closing records, as stronger-than-expected first-quarte... Read more
Bond Report: 2-year Treasury Yield Falls To 4 Week-low On Soft Inflation Reading
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Treasury yields fell sharply Friday, extending a weekly skid, after the initial snapshot of first-quarter GDP showed the... Read more
Market Snapshot: Stocks Close Mostly Lower As Weak Industrials Sector Offsets Tech Rally
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U.S. stocks close mostly lower Thursday as manufacturing-related sectors logged big losses, offsetting a rally in social... Read more
Bond Report: Treasury Yields Edge Higher As Business Investment Perks Up
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Treasury yields rise Thursday as a solid durable goods orders shows business investment gaining steam at the end of the ... Read more