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Europe First: Brussels is preparing to give up its ideals of free trade

Europe First: Brussels is preparing to give up its ideals of free trade

The last great defender of rules-based open commerce — the European Union — is about to fall. It happens in slow motion and the impact will be painful. If the world’s largest trading bloc abandons the concept of free trade, the entire global economy will suffer. But such an outcome looks increasingly likely, as the …

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Powell can give markets a huge reality jolt this week (SPX)

Win McNamee/Getty Images The stock market has risen dramatically from October lows, and despite all the hawkish comments from Fed officials, the stock market has been rising since mid-October. Jay Powell takes no chances with the blackout period is fast approaching for the December FOMC meeting. He will speak on November 30 at the Brookings …

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Amazon is down 40% this year - is it time to buy?  Market pros give their opinion

Amazon is down 40% this year – is it time to buy? Market pros give their opinion

Once a Wall Street darling, Amazon has lost some of its luster this year. The e-commerce giant’s stock fell more than 40%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500, which fell about 15% over the same period. That’s not all. In a memo to staff on Friday, CEO Andy Jassy said the company had made the “difficult …

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Dear credit card issuers: please stop with the wave of niche perks and give me a decent perk instead

Dear credit card issuers: please stop with the wave of niche perks and give me a decent perk instead

Insider experts choose the best products and services to help you make informed decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. I would trade $800 in Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits for a $50 …

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Financial Advisors Who Only Give Advice Don't Touch Your Money

Financial Advisors Who Only Give Advice Don’t Touch Your Money

A small group of financial advisors want to change the way their profession works. Most financial advisors provide more than just advice; they manage clients’ investments, earn fees or commissions, that’s how they make their money. But some advisers offer financial advice and nothing more, letting clients manage their own investments and providing advice on …

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Worried about mismanaging your money?  Give yourself a financial statement in 7 simple steps

Worried about mismanaging your money? Give yourself a financial statement in 7 simple steps

As kids and teens prepare for “back to school,” now is the time for adults to “get back to basics” when it comes to their finances. Give yourself a financial statement. Examine the current state of your finances and determine what you need to do to be – or stay – on track to achieve …

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Worried about mismanaging your money?  Give yourself a financial statement in 7 simple steps

Worried about mismanaging your money? Give yourself a financial statement in 7 simple steps

As kids and teens prepare for “back to school,” now is the time for adults to “get back to basics” when it comes to their finances. Give yourself a financial statement. Examine the current state of your finances and determine what you need to do to be – or stay – on track to reach …

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