What You Need to Know About Annuities

Retirement researchers are often enthusiastic about annuities, but many consumers are reasonably skeptical. Here to discuss basic information about annuities and their pros and cons is Christine Benz, Morningstar’s director of personal finance and retirement planning.

Asian shares are mostly lower following Wall Street's pause from its feverish rally

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares mostly fell on Friday, after a respite from Wall Street's recent feverish rally. The also pulled back from record highs following recent torrid runs.

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PepsiCo reports strong third quarter sales despite weakening demand in North America

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected revenue in the third quarter despite weaker demand for its snacks and drinks in North America.

Meme stock resurgence prompts return of central meme investment fund

NEW YORK (AP) — A resurgence of interest has prompted the return of a one-stop fund for the volatile and quirky investments.

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Fifth Third Bancorp is buying Comerica for $10.9 billion in tie-up of regional banks

Fifth Third Bancorp is buying Comerica in an all-stock deal valued at $10.9 billion.

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Kevin O'Leary Slams Dave Ramsey As 'Moronic,' Urges Women To Sign Prenups To Protect Financial Independence, Avoid Divorce Pitfalls

Kevin O'Leary criticizes Dave Ramsey's advice against prenups, says they protect women's financial independence and are necessary.

Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies the outlook for hiring and the economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Wall Street trading floors to the Federal Reserve to economists sipping coffee in their home offices, the first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30 a.m. eastern as everyone awaits the Labor Department's crucial .

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Asian shares are mixed as markets shrug off a likely US government shutdown

Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday, with Chinese markets closed for a weeklong holiday, as a loomed.

US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans’ pessimism over inflation and the continued to grow.

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China's factory activity contracts for a 6th straight month as trade tensions weigh on the economy

HONG KONG (AP) — China's factory activity shrank for a sixth straight month in September, the longest slump since 2019, an official report said Tuesday.

Video game maker Electronic Arts to be acquired and taken private for $55 billion

Electronic Arts, maker of video games like “Madden NFL," “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is being acquired for $55 billion, the biggest leveraged buyout attempt in history.

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Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Private investment firms that are helping finance America’s artificial intelligence race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the local utilities that deliver electricity to regular customers — and the servers that power AI.

Asian shares tumble after Trump says he will impose new tariffs on drugs and other goods

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares fell on Friday after President Donald Trump announced plans for new tariffs including starting Oct. 1.

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Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street's record week

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares traded mostly higher Monday, cheered by a record finish last week on Wall Street.

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Harvard Business School graduate arrested on charges he cheated fellow alums out of over $4 million

NEW YORK (AP) — A Harvard Business School graduate was arrested Thursday on fraud charges alleging he swindled fellow alumni of the prestigious school out of over $4 million in a Ponzi scheme, even assuring one investor they would soon “brag” about their “crazy gains” at the school's reunion.

Bank of England holds main UK interest rate at 4% with inflation above target

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England held its main interest rate at 4% on Thursday as U.K. inflation concerns weigh on policymakers.

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Asian benchmarks are mixed after Wall Street edges down from record highs

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares traded mixed Wednesday after U.S. stocks edged down from record highs and as market focus turned to expectations for the Federal Reserve's .

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Dividend growth investing isn’t about maximizing current income, nor should it be confused with traditional growth investing. In fact, the currently falls on the value side of the US stock market.

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Trump administration renews push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook ahead of key vote

President Donald Trump’s administration renewed its request Sunday for a federal appeals court to let him fire from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, a move the president is seeking ahead of the central bank’s vote on interest rates.

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European Central Bank expected to keep rates on hold as economy weathers Trump's tariffs

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation is back under control, and the European economy is weathering Trump's tariff onslaught better than expected. Those are reasons the European Central Bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged Thursday.

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Robinhood joins new band of companies calling the S&P 500 their home

Online broker Robinhood Markets will join the S&P 500 index after riding the popularity of cryptocurrencies to profitability and an all-time high stock price.

401(k)-Created Millionaires Reached Another Record High — IRA Contributions Rise For Gen X And Boomers