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By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, July 9 (Reuters) – The official responsible for implementing monetary policy at the New York Federal Reserve reiterated on Thursday that Treasury bill-buying aimed at managing market liquidity levels can go up or down as needed. So-called reserve management purchases, or RMPs, “are not on a preset course, and…

US stocks climbed and oil slid as tech hopes outlasted Middle East worries on global markets overnight. Here’s the wrap from Pete Schroeder of Reuters: Nasdaq gains 1.3%, S&P 500 up 0.81%, Dow gains 0.27% US crude settles down 2.3% at $71.83 a barrel, Brent falls 2.5% to $76.05 Lower jobless claims suggest stability in US…

Having a long, happy retirement is essential: People who thrive in retirement can experience better physical health, stronger social connections, increased life satisfaction, and a greater sense of purpose — a good retirement can even impact how long you’ll live.  Factors that most people overlook, like maintaining social engagement, pursuing hobbies, and having adequate financial…

The Federal Reserve has just announced a bunch of new task forces staffed by private sector leaders to help advise it on modern trends in the economy. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has been named to one of those groups to help advise the U.S. Fed on “jobs and productivity,” including how the emergence of AI…

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday released names of the experts who will comprise five task forces to examine the institution’s operations — a list that includes several prominent Wall Street names, business leaders and a wide expanse of academicians and former Fed officials. Warsh first disclosed his intention to create the task forces…

US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks during his first news conference since taking the helm at the central bank on June 17, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Chen Mengtong/AP) After its June meeting, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee appears poised to raise interest rates to address the inflation instigated by the war with Iran…

NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a top AI stock on Wall Street’s radar. On July 6, Bank of America touted NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) as one of the stocks poised for a rally after the recent reset. According to the research firm, the recent pullback aligns perfectly with historically weak seasonal patterns in the sector. Bank of…

The U.S. is truly a special, entrepreneurial oasis where anyone can succeed. The fact that one American stock, Nvidia (NVDA), is worth more than the French, German, and Italian stock markets combined says it all. I should add that Nvidia is also worth more than the entire British stock market.  Nvidia isn’t alone in demonstrating the…

This article was written by 55.82K Followers Follow Hi, I’m Victor Dergunov, MBA, and I’ve been an active investor for over 20 years. My passion for investing started early, and I’ve spent two decades honing strategies that consistently deliver results. Whether it’s tech giants like Apple and Tesla or opportunities in commodities and crypto, I…

Alibaba stock (NYSE: BABA) jumped about 11% on July 8 to nearly $109, its best single day in 10 months. The pop followed a pre-earnings update showing its cash-losing delivery business improving and profits holding steady. Yet even as buyers rushed in, several big banks quietly trimmed their price targets. Why Alibaba Stock Suddenly Popped…