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Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.   Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets: Wall Street is having a mixed Friday — the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are modestly higher while the Dow dropped slightly — but remains on track for…

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You might be your own worst enemy when it comes to managing your financial portfolio, according to investing guru and index fund pioneer Charley Ellis.You might be your own worst enemy when it comes to managing your financial portfolio, according to investing guru and index fund pioneer Charley Ellis.    Index investing pioneer Charley Ellis says what gave rise to the success of the index fund remains true today: “It’s virtually impossible to beat the market,” he told CNBC’s Bob Pisani on last Monday’s “ETF Edge.” But Ellis warns of another hurdle just as high as active management’s long-term underperformance that…

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Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.   Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets: Wall Street is having a mixed Friday — the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are modestly higher while the Dow dropped slightly — but remains on track for…

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Investors say repeated interventions — even to boost stock prices — have eroded their ability to make long-term investment decisions.Investors say repeated interventions — even to boost stock prices — have eroded their ability to make long-term investment decisions.   Professional investors have stayed away from China’s stock markets despite several attempts by the country’s government to revive investment sentiment. An analysis of fund data reveals portfolio managers have steadily lowered their allocation toward China equities since mid-2020 when Beijing intervened in its property sector with the “three red lines” rule to address concerns of a bubble. Many blame Beijing’s repeated interventions…

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Many Black Americans experience racism at home in the U.S. Moving abroad has been a respite for these three expats.Many Black Americans experience racism at home in the U.S. Moving abroad has been a respite for these three expats.    The U.S. has made some strides toward reaching racial equality since the days of the civil rights movement.  But President Donald Trump has made ending diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives a priority under his administration. As the president has instructed federal agencies to end related programming and dismiss relevant employees, major companies like Target and Google have followed suit in rolling…

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As electric car giant BYD gets serious about advanced driver-assistance systems, analysts expect its suppliers can benefit.As electric car giant BYD gets serious about advanced driver-assistance systems, analysts expect its suppliers can benefit.   As electric car giant BYD gets serious about driver-assistance systems, analysts expect its suppliers can benefit. Shares of the Hong Kong-listed automaker hit a record high in the past week after the company launched a driver-assistance system for a range of its cars, including one of its low-cost models priced below 70,000 yuan (roughly $9,600). BYD also said it’s integrating DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence capabilities. Companies that sell parts…

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Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and become more organized.Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and become more organized.    Chainalysis said that crypto wallets linked to scams received $9.9 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, according to its initial estimates Boonchai Wedmakawand | Moment | Getty Images Crypto fraud revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year amid a surge in so-called romance scams as cybercriminals leverage artificial intelligence and become more organized,…

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On a year on year basis, Japan’s economy grew 1.2% in the fourth quarter, compared with the 0.6% rise in the third quarter.On a year on year basis, Japan’s economy grew 1.2% in the fourth quarter, compared with the 0.6% rise in the third quarter.    Commercial and residential buildings at dusk in the Minato district of Tokyo, Japan. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan’s economic expansion in the fourth quarter beat analysts’ expectations for quarter-on-quarter and annualized growth, preliminary government data showed Monday. GDP grew 0.7% quarter on quarter, more than the 0.3% rise expected by economists polled by…

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Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and become more organized.Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and become more organized.    Chainalysis said that crypto wallets linked to scams received $9.9 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, according to its initial estimates Boonchai Wedmakawand | Moment | Getty Images Crypto fraud revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year amid a surge in so-called romance scams as cybercriminals leverage artificial intelligence and become more organized,…

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The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to permit the firing of the head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers.The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to permit the firing of the head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers.    A supporter of U.S President-elect Donald Trump takes pictures of the U.S. Capitol after it was announced that Trump’s inauguration is being moved indoors due to dangerously cold temperatures expected on Monday, in Washington, U.S., January 17, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria Carlos Barria | Reuters The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to permit the firing of the…

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s hopes of securing 50% ownership rights to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals hit a wall Saturday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the bid as too focused on U.S. interests.U.S. President Donald Trump’s hopes of securing 50% ownership rights to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals hit a wall Saturday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the bid as too focused on U.S. interests.    U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. Feb. 14, 2025.  Nathan Howard | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s hopes of securing…

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The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to permit the firing of the head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers.The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to permit the firing of the head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers.    A supporter of U.S President-elect Donald Trump takes pictures of the U.S. Capitol after it was announced that Trump’s inauguration is being moved indoors due to dangerously cold temperatures expected on Monday, in Washington, U.S., January 17, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria Carlos Barria | Reuters The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to permit the firing of the…

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The art director for Meow Mix and other memorable commercials, he began his career at the dawn of a creative revolution on Madison Avenue. ​The art director for Meow Mix and other memorable commercials, he began his career at the dawn of a creative revolution on Madison Avenue.    The art director for Meow Mix and other memorable commercials, he began his career at the dawn of a creative revolution on Madison Avenue. In the early 1970s, the madcap advertising executives Ron Travisano and Jerry Della Femina were struggling to find a gimmick to sell an undistinguished brand of pet food.…

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Automakers such as Hyundai Motor and General Motors have increasingly used South Korea as a tariff-free export market to the U.S.Automakers such as Hyundai Motor and General Motors have increasingly used South Korea as a tariff-free export market to the U.S.    President Donald Trump welcomes South Korea’s President Moon Jae-In at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 22, 2018. Carlos Barria | Reuters DETROIT — As President Donald Trump threatens to further increase tariffs on U.S. trading partners, the greatest impact for the auto industry outside of North America would be additional levies on South Korea and Japan. The…

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Most couples think they know each other well, but real intimacy is a lot more than just knowing their favorite foods, color or TV shows. A psychologist reveals the five questions that reveal a deeply connected, successful and happy relationship.Most couples think they know each other well, but real intimacy is a lot more than just knowing their favorite foods, color or TV shows. A psychologist reveals the five questions that reveal a deeply connected, successful and happy relationship.    Most couples think they know each other well, but real intimacy is a lot more than just being able to name…

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U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg said Saturday that peace plan for the two warring nations could come within days or weeks.U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg said Saturday that peace plan for the two warring nations could come within days or weeks.    U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg speaks at Victor Pinchuk Foundation U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg said Saturday that a peace plan for the two warring nations could come within days or weeks. “I’m on Trump time,” Kellogg told delegates…

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