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Peloton Stock Is Turbulent After CEO Split, Job Cuts
Peloton stock is on a roller-coaster ride after announcing a leadership change and restructuring plan. Here's what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Federal Reserve Meeting: Kiplinger Analysis and Commentary
Investors of all kinds have been eagerly awaiting news from the May Federal Reserve meeting. Here are live updates and commentary from Kiplinger experts.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Pop Then Drop After Fed Meeting
Stocks went on a roller-coaster ride after Fed Chair Powell said interest rates were likely at a sufficiently restrictive level.
By Karee Venema Published
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Fed Holds Rates Steady at 23-Year High: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve The Federal Reserve struck a dovish pose even as it kept interest rates unchanged for a sixth straight meeting.
By Dan Burrows Published
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What the Fed's Latest Move Means for Your Savings
At the latest policy-setting meeting, the Fed held interest rates steady. Here's what that means for savings rates.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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The Fed's Latest Move Is Good News for Homebuyers
A steady Fed rate means mortgage rates might stabilize in a tight housing market.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Renting Is Cheaper Than Buying in All 50 States. How Does Your City Compare?
Renting is cheaper than buying, according to a new Bankrate survey. In 21 U.S. metros, the monthly cost of owning is at least 50% more expensive than the monthly cost of renting.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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3M Stock Is Higher Despite Its Dividend Cut. Here's Why
3M is snapping its decades-long streak of dividend hikes, yet it's been one of the best Dow Jones stocks this week. Here's what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Last updated
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CVS Stock Plunges as Medicare Advantage Costs Spike
CVS Health came up short of Q1 earnings estimates and slashed its full-year outlook as medical costs surged. Here's what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Starbucks Stock in Freefall After Earnings Come Up Short
Starbucks stock plunged out of the gate Wednesday after the coffee chain reported earnings. Here's what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Amazon Stock Jumps as Cloud Growth Fuels Blowout Quarter
Amazon beat expectations for the first quarter and the Dow Jones stock is soaring. Here's what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Federal Reserve Meeting: Live Updates
Investors of all kinds are eagerly awaiting news from the Federal Reserve meeting. Here is live updates and commentary from Kiplinger experts.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Best ETFs to Buy Now
Finding the best ETFs to buy in an uncertain market environment can seem like a tall task, but these five picks are a good place to start.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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Best Stocks To Buy Now
Our list of the best stocks to buy now reflect the lesson of the past few years: Be ready for anything.
By Anne Kates Smith Last updated
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Philips CPAP Settlement: What to Know
Philips agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement over CPAP and ventilator machines.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Sell Off Ahead of Fed Decision
Stocks sold off sharply Tuesday as anxiety set in ahead of Wednesday's policy statement from the Federal Reserve.
By Karee Venema Published
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Get Your Starbucks BOGO Thursday
Today, Thursday, April 18th, join Starbucks Rewards and buy one drink, get one free from 12 to 6 p.m.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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McDonald's Stock Struggles After Rare Earnings Miss
McDonald's stock is choppy Tuesday after a mixed first-quarter earnings report. Here's what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Why Luxury Home Sales Are at an All-Time High
The average price of a luxury home in the U.S. sold for a record $1.225 million in the first quarter of 2024, up 8.7% from a year earlier, Redfin shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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When Is the Next Jobs Report?
Bad news on the jobs front is good news for stocks.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Eli Lilly Stock Surges on Demand for Weight-Loss Drugs
Eli Lilly beat earnings expectations for the first quarter and raised its outlook for the year.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Markets Post Broad-Based Gains Thanks to Mega-Cap Tech
Stocks get help from a couple of laggard Magnificent 7 stocks.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
30-year mortgage rates — check out the best here.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Top Money Market Accounts
Money market accounts are interest-bearing accounts at a bank or credit union, typically paying high interest rates. Here are the best ones right now.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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1-Year CD Rates
Savings Many 1-year CD accounts are already offering rates of 5% or more. We look at the options on the market.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Biden Calls for Doubling Capital Gains Tax
The White House President Biden wants to increase taxes to have the wealthy pay a “fairer” share.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Markets Soar Amid Strong Earnings for Big Tech
Equities ended the week on an up note thanks to some of the market's biggest names.
By Dan Burrows Published
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AI to Power the Next Generation of Robots
The Kiplinger Letter There's increasing buzz that the tech behind ChatGPT will make future industrial and humanoid robots far more capable.
By John Miley Published
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Knowing How to Compute Tax Basis in Your Home Can Save You Money
The Tax Letter Whether you're selling or buying a home, you'll want to know how to compute tax basis. It could save you on taxes when you sell.
By Joy Taylor Published