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Donald Trump shared AI-generated images and claimed he made hundreds of billions of dollars for the US through stocks. (AFP)
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Did Trump make “hundreds of billions of dollars” for America from stocks? Here’s what he claimed

Donald Trump claimed he has made “hundreds of billions of dollars” for the US through stocks and other holdings, in a post on his Truth…

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Is the Stock Market Open on Labor Day? (REUTERS)
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Is the stock market open on Labor Day? Here’s the 2026 trading schedule

The US stock market is closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will not have…

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Coast FI is when you have enough in investments to fund your full retirement without any more contributions.
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Young People Are Obsessed With This Simple Retirement-Savings Formula

What if there was a single number that could tell you when you’ve saved enough for retirement? A formula going around the internet promises to…

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The world is a long way from the pain of four years ago, but the diagnosis is not promising. (Unsplash)
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Inflation is back around the world—as is the fight against it

WHO REMEMBERS the “soft landing”? In 2022-23 central bankers dreamed of bringing high inflation down without triggering a recession. Some countries came awfully close to…

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Goldman Sachs warns oil could hit $120 as US-Iran tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)
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Could oil hit $120? Goldman warns as US-Iran attacks threaten Hormuz shipping

Goldman Sachs sees oil rising as high as $120 a barrel if attacks on Middle East shipping get worse. The bank warned that a bigger…

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Rising crude import costs and climbing domestic consumption place intense financial strain on Indian households. (AFP)
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Petrol, diesel prices today: Check Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru rates amid crude surge

Fuel prices have caused a severe burden on households and vehicle owners in India as people face high costs at fuel stations. The average price…

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US markets watch CPI, Apple event and Oracle earnings (REUTERS)
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US stock market gears up for US CPI, Apple event and Oracle earnings: What to watch

US inflation data will be the biggest market focus this week. The August Consumer Price Index (CPI), due Friday, will be one of the final…

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OPEC+ keeps oil output unchanged as Iran war pushes Brent crude closer to $100. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)
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Why OPEC+ kept oil output unchanged as Iran war pushes Brent toward $100

OPEC+ decided to keep its oil production policy unchanged for October at a meeting on Sunday. The decision comes as the group faces a highly…

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Fidelity 401(k) millionaires rise as Americans continue saving for retirement. (Pexel)
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How did 769,000 Americans become 401(k) millionaires despite rising retirement worries?

The number of 401(k) millionaires has hit a record high.The number of Fidelity Investments 401(k) accounts with at least $1 million reached 769,000 in the…

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S&P 500 faces risks as high valuations and rate hike fears worry investors. (Getty Images via AFP)
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Why is the S&P 500 at risk of a crash? CAPE ratio, Fed rates and Trump policies raise concerns

The S&P 500 is close to a record high, but investors may have a reason to be careful. The index is near its all-time high…

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