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Why do people keep suing celebrities like Ronaldo over crypto losses?

Ever since the collapse of crypto currencies last year, the lawsuits have been flying. But a series of class-action suits targeting celeb...

The News Trenders 29 Nov, 2023

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler

Pros Cons What’s new? The 2024 Jeep Wrangler continues its legacy as an off-road all-star while boasting a modern design and the lates...

The News Trenders 29 Nov, 2023

BOJ policy board member says Japan still needs easy monetary policy

Bank of Japan policy board member Seiji Adachi said that risks to Japan’s inflation were skewed to the upside but it was still too early ...

The News Trenders 29 Nov, 2023

Opinion: The enduring value of value investing in stocks, real estate and other assets

Stock prices often swing wildly month to month, day to day, even minute to minute. It’s natural to think that the way to make money in th...

The News Trenders 28 Nov, 2023

I don’t want to leave my financially irresponsible daughter my house. Is that unreasonable?

Dear Quentin, I am at my wit’s end and hope someone can recommend ways to help my daughter’s unwillingness to manage her money. When I a...

The News Trenders 28 Nov, 2023

Giving Tuesday: Nonprofits ‘cautiously optimistic’ after strong Black Friday

After Black Friday’s record-breaker for online sales, there’s hope that the holiday haul for nonprofits will also be generous on Giving T...

The News Trenders 28 Nov, 2023

The best city for celebrating Thanksgiving? It’s San Francisco.

The City by the Bay is the best place to enjoy a Thanksgiving bash, at least according to a new report. The personal-finance website Wal...

The News Trenders 23 Nov, 2023

Why this bourbon deserves a place on your Thanksgiving table

The bottle Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, $50 The back story This is the time of year I usually recommend a bottle of wine ...

The News Trenders 23 Nov, 2023

Who needs turkey for Thanksgiving? Many are opting for alligator instead.

Like countless Americans, Kimberly Darling celebrates Thanksgiving with a bountiful, home-cooked feast. Her take on the holiday has a swa...

The News Trenders 23 Nov, 2023

Retailers say clothing demand is getting better. But it’s still kind of a mess.

After unwanted shirts and pants piled up in warehouses and stockrooms last year, clothing chains such as Gap Inc. and Urban Outfitters ha...

The News Trenders 23 Nov, 2023

Good manners still matter as you get older: 4 etiquette tips for retirees

There’s a quaint term — etiquette — that applies to good manners. From setting the dinner table to using tactful language, past generatio...

The News Trenders 22 Nov, 2023

The top responses to Sam Altman’s reappointment as CEO of OpenAI, on the platform where the drama played out

Sam Altman’s departure, near-reappointment, and then successful reappointment, as chief executive of OpenAI made for a colorful soap oper...

The News Trenders 22 Nov, 2023

Warren Buffett donates about $870 million to four of his family foundations

Billionaire Warren Buffett donated about $870 million in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. stock to four family charities Tuesday, saying he has “m...

The News Trenders 22 Nov, 2023

HP stock falls despite solid results, vow to ship AI PCs in second half of 2024

HP Inc.’s stock initially dipped more than 3% in extended trading Tuesday after the computing giant reported generally solid results and ...

The News Trenders 21 Nov, 2023

A record share car-loan applicants were rejected this year, NY Fed says

Would-be car buyers say lenders have been tapping the brakes hard in 2023, according to a new look at consumer access to credit. A recor...

The News Trenders 21 Nov, 2023

Global platinum market on track to post largest supply deficit on record

The global supply of platinum is expected to significantly fall short of demand this year, with the World Platinum Investment Council for...

The News Trenders 21 Nov, 2023

Zoom shares rise after company raises sales and profit forecast

Shares of Zoom Video Communications Inc. moved higher in after-hours trading on Monday after the videoconferencing platform raised its fu...

The News Trenders 21 Nov, 2023

IPO pipeline welcomes some profitable companies, raising hopes for a rebound

The U.S. initial public offering calendar is empty this holiday-shortened week, but some recent additions to the pipeline suggest Decembe...

The News Trenders 20 Nov, 2023

Microsoft hires Sam Altman after OpenAI fails to bring back ex-CEO

Capping a tumultuous weekend, Microsoft said it’s hiring Sam Altman to lead a new advanced artificial-intelligence research team as OpenA...

The News Trenders 20 Nov, 2023

: Is your 401(k) balance dropping? You’re not alone.

Higher inflation and market volatility have led to a decline in retirement-account balances and an increase in the number of loans and wit...

The News Trenders 20 Nov, 2023

Fed meeting minutes highlight Washington’s economic radar this week

The highlight for markets and economists this coming week will be the summary of the discussion at the Federal Reserve’s last policy meet...

The News Trenders 19 Nov, 2023

Nvidia is expected to be the biggest contributor to Q3 corporate profits. ‘The bar is very high,’ analyst says

Shares of chip maker Nvidia Corp. are up more than 240% this year, helped by this year’s AI boom and record quarterly results. The compan...

The News Trenders 19 Nov, 2023

Israel and Hamas reach tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause conflict, free dozens of hostages – Washington Post

Israel, the United States and Hamas have agreed to a tentative deal that would free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza, in...

The News Trenders 19 Nov, 2023

Is it OK for my new boyfriend to ask me to split the bill? ‘I don’t want him to get used to me paying for my own meals.’

Dear Quentin, Do you think it’s OK for a guy to ask his new girlfriend to split the bill when they go out to eat? We have been dating fo...

The News Trenders 19 Nov, 2023

All memes aside, crypto buyers aren’t so different from stock investors

The cryptocurrency market has grown up. We know this because of the type of individuals who invest in bitcoin BTCUSD and other crypto. Ac...

The News Trenders 18 Nov, 2023

Brett Arends's ROI: Goodbye, 4% rule. Hello, 6% rule!

One of the cornerstones of retirement planning advice has been the 4% rule. It might be time to reconsider. Source link from Stock ...

The News Trenders 18 Nov, 2023

Opinion: Elon Musk’s X apocalyptic moment

Is this the beginning of the end for X, the social-media site previously known as Twitter? In the last two days, major advertisers, rang...

The News Trenders 18 Nov, 2023

Opinion: The White House can protect the ethical use of AI. It can’t stifle growth.

It’s a global sprint to codify regulatory guardrails for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Bias, security, job displacement and economic cont...

The News Trenders 18 Nov, 2023

Opinion: Why I think Black Friday is for suckers

Earlier this month, I realized I needed to buy a new pair of sneakers. But this being November, I immediately said to myself: “Wait till B...

The News Trenders 17 Nov, 2023

How entrepreneurs with disabilities overcome hurdles and rewrite the narrative

Inna and Vladimir Giterman tinkered with several business ideas before finding their niche — and their version of the American dream — with...

The News Trenders 17 Nov, 2023

Elon Musk pours cold water on Starlink IPO in 2024

Elon Musk has apparently nixed the possibility that SpaceX will spin off its Starlink satellite internet company next year. Bloomberg rep...

The News Trenders 16 Nov, 2023

Philadelphia Fed manufacturing continues long trend in contractionary territory

Bottles of prescription pills go through an automated packaging machine at a pharmacy plant in Willingboro, N.J. (Photo: Stan Honda/A...

The News Trenders 16 Nov, 2023

Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown

The Democratic-run Senate has approved a short-term funding measure that prevents a partial government shutdown from hitting this weekend,...

The News Trenders 16 Nov, 2023

Why it’s so hard to save for a house. One factor: car-loan debt.

Aspiring homeowners find that saving for a down payment is one of the biggest hurdles stopping them from buying their dream home, or any h...

The News Trenders 15 Nov, 2023

Investors missed out on two-thirds of the gains from thematic funds, study finds

It’s not a surprise that investors chase hot-performing funds, and often miss out on the best performance. But this chase results in parti...

The News Trenders 15 Nov, 2023

Australian businesses report slowest price growth since mid-2020

SYDNEY — Australian businesses reported the slowest pace of prices growth in October since July 2020, sending a positive signal that infla...

The News Trenders 14 Nov, 2023

Stock traders take note: There’s hope for market timing, after all

“ Market timing can appear to be a fool’s game. But that’s only half the story. ” The S&P 500 SPX would be up more than 30% th...

The News Trenders 14 Nov, 2023

The Game Awards: ‘Alan Wake 2,’ ‘Baldur’s Gate 3,’ ‘TOTK’ get game-of-the-year nods

Looks like 2023 is the year that videogame sequels and remakes dominated.  The Game Awards nominees were announced on Monday, and the Dun...

The News Trenders 13 Nov, 2023

Fed rate hikes are fueling, not slowing, inflation, says this market-beating fund manager

What if the Fed were doing exactly the wrong thing? What if, by raising short-term interest rates, it was actually adding to inflation ins...

The News Trenders 13 Nov, 2023

This week’s October inflation data looms large on Washington’s economic radar

Inflation data, a Fed speech and a government-shutdown deadline are on the calendar this week. MarketWatch photo illustration/iStoc...

The News Trenders 13 Nov, 2023

This 25-year-old bourbon costs $10,000 — and we got to taste it

The bottle Eagle Rare 25 bourbon, $10,000 The back story Yes, you read that right: This is a bottle of bourbon that costs…Ten. Thousand...

The News Trenders 12 Nov, 2023

If I buy a home with an inheritance and only put my name on the deed, does my husband have any rights? 

I’m aware that property acquired during a marriage is generally considered marital property.  However, I believe you noted in a recent colu...

The News Trenders 12 Nov, 2023

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