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The Big Short's Michael Burry says he has found the next market bubble

Michael Burry, one of the first investors to call and profit from the subprime mortgage crisis, is seeing a similar bubble in passive investing, according to Bloomberg News.

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Here's how to avoid some big money mistakes

Nearly all of us have made our share of poor financial decisions in our lifetimes, but these mistakes are also an opportunity to improve our financial well-being, by teaching us how to make better money choices.

7 years ago

Your spending may fluctuate in retirement. Here's how to plan for that

As you enter retirement, you may find yourself putting more money toward travel, home renovations or other lifestyle changes. Here's how to adjust for that spending.

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Plunging bond yields have lifted these two stock sectors to record levels

The real estate and utilities sectors are hovering at record levels thanks to the current low interest rate environment.

7 years ago
Oil sinks as manufacturing reports renew global economy worries

Oil sinks as manufacturing reports renew global economy worries

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with U.S. crude futures down more than 3%, weighed by manufacturing data that raised concerns about a weakening global economy, while the U.S.-China trade dispute continued to drag on investor sentiment.



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Asia stocks bounce on firmer Chinese lead, pound steadies

Asia stocks bounce on firmer Chinese lead, pound steadies

Asian stocks bounced on Wednesday, led by Chinese markets after a report showed growth in the country's service sector accelerating despite broader economic headwinds, while the pound halted its decline on hopes a no-deal Brexit may yet be averted.



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Global regulator discrepancies over Boeing 737 MAX worry IATA

Global regulator discrepancies over Boeing 737 MAX worry IATA

The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned on Tuesday that any discrepancy among global regulators over reapproving Boeing Co's 737 MAX for commercial flight could set a worrying precedent for future aircraft programs.



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Japanese automakers' sales fall in South Korea amid consumer boycott

Japanese automakers' sales fall in South Korea amid consumer boycott

Japanese automakers posted sharper sales falls in South Korea in August, industry data showed on Wednesday, hit by a consumer boycott of Japanese vehicles amid a worsening diplomatic row between the countries.



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Walmart halts ammunition sales for assault-style rifles; Kroger calls for gun safety

Walmart halts ammunition sales for assault-style rifles; Kroger calls for gun safety

Walmart Inc, the nation's largest retailer, said on Tuesday it would stop selling ammunition for handguns and some assault-style rifles in all its stores across the United States, and called for action on gun safety after a string of mass shootings, including at Walmart stores in Texas and Mississippi.



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'Flight shaming' threatens air travel demand beyond Europe: IATA chief

'Flight shaming' threatens air travel demand beyond Europe: IATA chief

This summer, U.S. airlines have enjoyed booming flight demand, immune to a Swedish-born "flight shaming" movement that has hit air travel in Europe, where environmentally conscious travelers are choosing trains over planes.



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ECB back to easing again, but inflation still not in its grip: Reuters poll

ECB back to easing again, but inflation still not in its grip: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will cut its deposit rate next week and announce a restart of its asset purchase program, but over 80% of economists polled by Reuters were skeptical about the bank's ability to influence inflation over the medium term.



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To cut or not? Dueling Fed views boost pressure on Powell

To cut or not? Dueling Fed views boost pressure on Powell

The Federal Reserve should use its meeting in two weeks to aggressively cut interest rates, one U.S. central banker said on Tuesday.



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Asia stocks dip after poor U.S. data stokes recession fears

Asia stocks dip after poor U.S. data stokes recession fears

Asian stocks dipped early Wednesday after poor U.S. economic data stoked global recession fears and further soured investor sentiment already hurt by heightened trade war concerns.



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Exclusive: OxyContin maker prepares 'free-fall' bankruptcy as settlement talks stall

Exclusive: OxyContin maker prepares 'free-fall' bankruptcy as settlement talks stall

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP is preparing to seek bankruptcy protection before the end of the month if it does not reach a settlement with U.S. communities over widespread opioid litigation, three people familiar with the matter said, after some states balked at the company's $10 billion to $12 billion offer in August to end their lawsuits as part of a negotiated Chapter 11 case. 



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Kroger asks customers to quit openly carrying guns in stores

Kroger asks customers to quit openly carrying guns in stores

U.S. grocer Kroger Co has begun asking customers to stop openly carrying firearms in stores, a change in policy, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday.



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