May 06, 2024 Last Updated 13:45 PM EDT

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Dollar softens after record run-up

The dollar softened on Monday as other major currencies recovered some ground after 10-weeks of gains by the dollar index, its longest winning streak since the greenback's free float in 1973.

Markets

Wall St., dollar rise as ECB rate cuts sting euro

Stock markets gained and the euro sank on Thursday after the European Central Bank unexpectedly cut already ultra-low interest rates and detailed plans to start buying loans and bonds next month to prop up the continent's struggling economy.

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Regulatory Hurdles Remain Despite Cannabis Reclassification

Tuesday afternoon saw a spike in cannabis stocks due to reports that the Biden administration might reclassify the substance as less harmful. T

Forget Starbucks, This Restaurant Stock is the Next Hot Ticket

You would be better off searching elsewhere for investors seeking the type of growth that Starbucks embodied in its earlier years.

The Truth About Tipping: Are There Situations Where It’s Optional?

If you're not sure whether to tip, you might want to consider asking yourself these questions.

Investors Pull Another $51.5 Million from US Spot ETFs

Net withdrawals from spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the US were over $51.5 million.

Is Your Bank Safe? Hundreds of U.S. Lenders Face Potential Failure

Numerous small and regional banks throughout the United States are experiencing significant strain.

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Interest Rate Freeze: Credit Card Debt Holders Could Face Continued High Costs

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the Federal Reserve came to an end earlier today. Additionally, the Federal Reserve declared that it will not be raising its target federal funds rate.

Is Your Luxury Bag Real? Rising Superfake Quality Threatens Your Investment

Luxury handbag counterfeiting has taken off on social media. The most recent wave of counterfeit handbags, dubbed "superfakes," resembles the real luxury item remarkably well rather than being poorly constructed knockoffs.

Inflation Bites as Low-Income Shoppers Skip Extras

Several of the most well-known companies in America claim that as prices rise, inflation is pinching their customers.

Pennsylvania Town Named Most Affordable Place to Retire

Most people probably have no concept what the perfect little town in America is like to retire to.

Side Hustle Tips: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Successful

As per Gusto's 2024 New Business Formation Report, 44% of those who launched a business in 2023 did so while employed, a rise from 27% in 2022.

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