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Covid caused huge shortages in the jobs market. It may be easing — but there’s another problem ahead

Since the onset of Covid-19, labor shortages have plagued major economies and intensified inflationary pressures, but economists expect this trend…

Trump urges GOP to let catastrophic debt default happen if Dems don’t accept cuts

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Republican lawmakers to let the United States default on its debt if Democrats…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Disney, Beyond Meat, Sonos, Robinhood and more

Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Disney — Shares fell 4.7% after the company reported mixed fiscal…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Roblox, Icahn Enterprises, Rivian, Airbnb and more

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Roblox — Shares added 7.41% after the video game company reported…

Traders raise the chances for a Fed rate cut following April inflation report

Even with inflation running well above the Federal Reserve’s goal, markets became more convinced Wednesday that the central bank will…

Carl Icahn’s company stock falls 15% after prosecutors seek financial information

Icahn Enterprises, Carl Icahn’s conglomerate, saw its stock drop again Wednesday after a disclosure showed federal investigators are seeking information…

Apple versus the world: The iPhone maker is bigger than almost any stock market in the world

Dimensional’s Matrix Book is an annual review of global returns that highlight the power of compound investing. It’s a fascinating document:…

Inflation rate eases to 4.9% in April, less than expectations

A widely followed measure of inflation rose in April, though the pace of the annual increase provided some hope that…

Stocks making the biggest moves before the bell: Rivian, Airbnb, Twilio, Dutch Bros and more

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Rivian Automotive — The electric vehicle maker saw its stock jump…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Airbnb, Twilio, Rivian, Occidental Petroleum and more

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell:  Airbnb — Airbnb shares plunged nearly 11% despite a beat on…