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July 2, 2025 7:36 PM ET

Why hosting a July Fourth pool party may cost less this year

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Americans have one more reason to celebrate this Fourth of July

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July 2, 2025 3:25 PM ET

U.S. labor market surprises with 147,000 new jobs last month. Here are the big takeaways

The Associated Press

The U.S. job market delivered another upside surprise last month, churning out a better-than-expected 147,000 jobs

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July 2, 2025 8:39 AM ET

3 Utility Stocks That Combine Income and Stability

Chris Markoch

These 3 utility stocks offer stable income, low beta, and defensive strength — a solid play if economic growth slows or market volatility rises

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July 1, 2025 10:43 PM ET

US stocks hit another record as Tesla and Nike rally

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U.S. stocks ticked higher to hit another record

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July 1, 2025 12:59 PM ET

Mexican banks face cascading consequences following US sanctions

The Associated Press

Three Mexican financial institutions sanctioned by the Trump administration last week have felt a cascade of economic consequences

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July 1, 2025 8:15 AM ET

As Trump ramps up attacks on the Federal Reserve, Chair Powell refuses to change course

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July 1, 2025 8:12 AM ET

US job openings in May hit 7.8 million in a continuing display of labor market resilience

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June 30, 2025 8:15 PM ET

Japanese manufacturers are slightly more optimistic despite Trump tariff worries

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June 30, 2025 6:17 AM ET

Durable Goods Orders Jump 16.5%—Top 3 Stocks to Own Now

Chris Markoch
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June 29, 2025 10:08 PM ET

US skips global UN meeting aimed at raising trillions of dollars to combat poverty

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June 27, 2025 10:04 PM ET

Fireworks will light up this Fourth of July. Next year could be different if tariff talks fizzle

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June 27, 2025 3:25 PM ET

US, China announce a trade agreement — again. Here's what it means

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June 27, 2025 2:35 PM ET

How Wall Street powered to a record high and what comes next

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June 27, 2025 2:34 PM ET

Big banks all pass the Federal Reserve's stress tests, but the tests were less vigorous this year

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June 27, 2025 6:41 AM ET

Gloomy Americans cut back on spending as inflation ticks higher

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June 26, 2025 10:12 PM ET

US stocks close at an all-time high just months after plunging on tariff fears

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June 26, 2025 3:13 PM ET

World Bank warns that 39 fragile states are falling further behind as conflicts grow, get deadlier

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June 26, 2025 2:18 PM ET

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 6/26/2025

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June 26, 2025 6:48 AM ET

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low

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June 26, 2025 6:40 AM ET

US economy shrank 0.5% in the first quarter, worse than earlier estimates had revealed

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June 26, 2025 6:33 AM ET

Reeling from Trump rebukes, Europe weighs deeper ties with China

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June 26, 2025 6:30 AM ET

Carnegie honors 20 'Great Immigrants,' including composer Tania León, for 20th anniversary

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June 25, 2025 10:47 PM ET

US stocks rise to the brink of a record and recover nearly all their 20% springtime drop

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June 25, 2025 3:23 PM ET

Unemployment among young college graduates outpaces overall US joblessness rate

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June 25, 2025 11:40 AM ET

Middle East conflict highlights how vastly the global energy supply has changed in recent years

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June 25, 2025 10:36 AM ET

Fed's Powell repeats warning about tariffs as some GOP senators accuse him of bias

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June 24, 2025 8:16 AM ET

Americans sour on US economy and anxiety over tariffs remains the chief culprit

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June 24, 2025 6:37 AM ET

Powell says Fed rate cut is on hold even as Trump demands cuts

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June 23, 2025 3:44 PM ET

Oil sells off as traders calmly look beyond the bombs in the Middle East

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