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Finance


Shell Exploring Sale of Chemicals Assets in US, Europe, WSJ Says
Shell is working with Morgan Stanley to review the chemicals operations and negotiations are in early stages, the Journal said, citing...


Trump calls for creation of a ‘crypto strategic reserve’
President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind the creation of a federal reserve of cryptocurrency assets — initially mentioning...

Salesforce shares pop on raised profit guidance
Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its full-year profit guidance, sending its shares...
Economy


The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that government spending could be separated from gross...


Social Democrats Set to Win Vote in German City of Hamburg
The SPD took almost 34% of the vote in the port city on Sunday, ahead of the Christian Democratic Union of chancellor-in-waiting...

Galipolo, picked to run Brazil's central bank, is heterodox economist
Gabriel Galipolo, picked to be the next head of Brazil's central bank, is a 42-year-old economist who has not always expressed mainstream...
Opinion


2025 retirement playbook: Experts provide tips for saving at any age
A 2024 study from Morningstar found that as many as 45% of seniors who retire at age 65 could run out of money in retirement. The number...


Gross vs. net income: Which one should you use when budgeting?
Why you should use net income for budgeting Using gross income for your budget is a recipe for failure. Why? When you use gross income,...

Activist Elliott spots an opportunity to restore growth at Match. Here’s what may happen next
Activist: Elliott Management Percentage Ownership: ~9.5% Average Cost: n/a Activist Commentary: Elliott is a very successful and astute...
Investing


Prada Said to Move Closer to Versace Deal for Up to €1.5 Billion
The Milan-based company and Capri could finalize a deal for the Italian luxury clothier this month, said the people, asking not to be...


Trump calls for creation of a ‘crypto strategic reserve’
President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind the creation of a federal reserve of cryptocurrency assets — initially mentioning...

Citi now expects first Federal Reserve interest rate cut in June
Citi analysts said in a note Thursday that they now expect the Fed's first cut to occur in June, one month earlier than before. Analysts,...
Personal Finance


2025 retirement playbook: Experts provide tips for saving at any age
A 2024 study from Morningstar found that as many as 45% of seniors who retire at age 65 could run out of money in retirement. The number...


Gross vs. net income: Which one should you use when budgeting?
Why you should use net income for budgeting Using gross income for your budget is a recipe for failure. Why? When you use gross income,...

‘Fraud is at a crisis level,’ says expert: 5 financial scams to watch out for in 2024
Artificial intelligence tools and sophisticated technology are making it harder for consumers to spot scams. Fraud cost U.S. consumers...
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