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The bull market turns four on Monday, and AI is the engine
The S&P 500 is near records ahead of October 12. What the milestone does and does not tell you.
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Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 but is set for a weekly loss
After Thursday's dip toward $80,000, bitcoin held around $82,500.
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Chips slide as oil and rates stay in charge
After the close, Thursday October 8: what moved, why, and what to watch next.
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A report on OpenAI revenue hit chip stocks. Here is what it said.
The FT says OpenAI's annualised revenue is about $20 billion lower than signalled. The Nasdaq fell 1.25%.
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Waller: more rate hikes likely, but not at every meeting
A Fed governor says further hikes are probably needed if data match his expectations, and timing is flexible.
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Oil jumps about 4% on shipping attacks and Gulf hurricane shutdowns
Brent topped $104 a barrel at its high. Energy was the S&P 500's best sector.
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Three funds can still leave you holding the same stocks
The number of investments in your account does not tell the whole story. What they own matters more.
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A zero commission trade does not make a fund free
The expense ratio is important, but it is not the only cost worth reading.
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An ETF is a wrapper, not a promise of safety
Two investments can both be ETFs and still carry very different risks.
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