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SpaceX trading hits ‘bonkers’ levels as new ETFs see a massive cash influx

Newly launched leveraged ETFs are seeing heavy inflows as investors look for fresh ways to play the SpaceX hype.

Global oil prices end below $80 for the first time since the Iran war began. Ships still aren’t passing through Hormuz.

Shipping data show that only a fraction of normal tanker volumes are moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

Central banks plan to keep buying more gold. Here’s an interesting step they’re taking to store it safely.

While gold prices on Comex haven’t touched a record high since late January, a key reason for their climb back then to all-time intraday highs above $5,600 an ounce — namely, buying by global central

Bad news, home buyers: New construction sinks to a 6-year low. Here’s what it means for you.

Construction of new homes in the U.S. plunged in May to the lowest level since the height of the 2020 pandemic, possibly making a tough market for home buyers even tougher.

What have the U.S. and Iran agreed to? This is what markets are focused on.

The Trump administration and Iran have agreed on a framework for a peace deal. As everyone waits for the text of the framework to get released, here is a rundown of what the key points are for markets

Chicken tenders are taking over the world, and KFC is rushing to keep up

Goodbye bone-in wings, hello tenders and chicken sandwiches that can be easily eaten in the car.

America’s fertility rate has never been lower. Blame smartphones — and these 4 financial realities.

Having as many children as families want requires “gender equality, economic stability, decent health and confidence in the future.”

These life-insurance policies are booming. Here’s who should — and shouldn’t — buy one.

Indexed universal life insurance policies have a very specific purpose that can help families, if used correctly.

Record World Cup, NBA Finals ratings show live sports are TV’s most valuable asset

“In this streaming-first world, live, shared moments are a rare thing. Sports is where that still exists.”

How to work in retirement without seeing your Social Security checks slashed

Claiming benefits before full retirement age while keeping a job can trigger unexpected withholdings — but the money isn’t lost forever.

Need a credit-score boost? Call your credit-card company and ask for this — but proceed with caution.

A credit-limit increase can help strained borrowers improve how their financial picture looks on paper.

Here’s when gas prices will come down if the U.S. deal to end the Iran war pans out

The average retail gasoline price was just above the psychologically significant $4-per-gallon mark on Monday.

Options traders are bracing for a very busy week, with June ‘triple witching’ and launch of SpaceX contracts on deck

Options traders are bracing for what could be a very busy few days as a number of potentially market-moving developments are being crammed into a shortened four-day trading week.

Why Western Digital’s stock was the S&P 500’s biggest gainer on Monday

Storage stocks are hot as investor appreciation builds for the companies’ pricing potential.

The biggest risk to your retirement isn’t a market crash — it’s a crisis you probably haven’t planned for

Health-related financial risks are the No. 1 threat to retirement security.

AMD flirts with a $900 billion valuation after beefing up its memory technology

AMD’s stock is surging, with the company now worth more than JPMorgan Chase.

Micron bulls are getting even more optimistic about memory trends as earnings draw closer

This memory upcycle has already been longer than recent ones, but one analyst thinks it can keep going for more than a year.

SpaceX’s massive $2.1 trillion valuation may soon become its own worst enemy

The biggest companies struggle to keep up with the stock market due to size alone.

All eyes are now on the bond market as oil prices fall. Will the Fed hike rates?

The $30 Treasury market is taking a wait-and-see approach to the U.S.-Iran peace framework deal and to Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Federal Reserve chair.

It could take years for oil prices to return to $67 a barrel. Here’s why.

The U.S. and Iran have reached a tentative deal to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but it will take an excess of global crude supplies and lower shipping costs for t

I’m spending $170,000 to upgrade my home for my aging parents. Can I get tax breaks?

“Given that at least half of the remodeling cost is to accommodate my disabled mother, I’m wondering if some of this may be tax deductible.”

Social Security gave me conflicting answers about my cheating ex-husband’s record. What should I do?

“I was married to my former husband for 23 years. After repeated instances of infidelity, we divorced.”

The chip-stock rally is back in full force — thanks to two big geopolitical developments

Iran peace prospects are spurring gains for riskier stocks, and Anthropic’s battle with the U.S. government could prompt a broadening of the AI buildout.

Fiserv CEO flees after presiding over 71% stock drop in his short tenure

The financial-services company “continues to look strategically adrift,” an analyst says, as the stock falls further.

Social Security’s woes are well known, but Medicare is also facing a fiscal crisis — in just 7 years

Medicare Part A, which pays for inpatient hospital stays, would see an 11% payment cut.

Here are 20 growth stocks you can buy at ‘value’ prices

These stocks trade at or lower than half the P/E valuation of the S&P 500, while having much higher projected revenue growth rates than that of the index.

Roku’s sale to Fox for $22 billion raises a big question

Roku’s stock is rallying to a four-year high after agreeing to be bought by Fox in a deal valued at $22 billion.

SpaceX’s stock jumps as the company reveals its IPO has raised another $10.7 billion

Underwriters on the already record-breaking IPO exercised the option to buy another 83 million shares.

Even Nvidia is joining the AI borrowing spree, with a historic $20 billion bond deal

Nvidia is launching a seven-tranche debt offering to refinance its existing debt, as investor appetite for AI credit surges.

Rocket Lab’s stock rebounds, as one analyst says the SpaceX-fueled selloff was misguided

There’s been much debate over whether SpaceX’s public debut would lift other space stocks or suck up investors’ attention.