Markets struggle as Wall Street weighs surging oil prices, Middle East tensions and this week’s Fed meeting.

https://www.thestreet.com/stock-market-today/stock-market-today-dow-jones-sp-500-nasdaq-updates-sept-14-2026

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One out-of-favor charging stock just posted the quarter bulls were waiting for, and buyers moved in fast.

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/chargepoint-stock-is-making-aggressive-moves-after-earnings

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One rival moved 48 hours earlier, and the gap between the two announcements was crucial.

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/delta-air-lines-matches-trump-account-contributions-after-american-airlines

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Palantir stock has struggled for months, but the company may have just given investors some hope again. Shares of Palantir surged 29.45% on Aug. 4, the trading day after Palantir reported second-quarter results that topped Wall Street's expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings of 41 cents ...

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/veteran-analyst-rethinks-palantir-stock-after-earnings-pltr

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When a company that moves the bulk of its products to store shelves runs out of cash, there's likely to be a serious disruption to business. Bottles stall in warehouses, orders turn unpredictable, and sales can vanish. MGP Ingredients (MGPI) saw that risk coming, moved quickly, and is starting to ...

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/mgpi-mgp-ingredients-rndc-bankruptcy-distributor-switch

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Wall Street's current selloff may be disguising a far greater problem. It is not weak earnings. It is not an obvious recession. And it is not simply another temporary correction in expensive technology stocks. Corporate America is delivering some of its strongest profit growth in years. Yet ...

https://www.thestreet.com/advisor/fed-rates-inflation-tech-stock-selloff

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Personal finance author and radio host Dave Ramsey's long-standing framework advises workers to navigate workplace retirement plans by balancing 401(k) employer matches with individual Roth accounts — and by paying close attention to tax rules. He recommends investing 15% of gross household income ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/dave-ramsey-sends-major-message-on-roth-401ks-iras

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Wall Street loves a catalyst, and while earnings dates can slip and Federal Reserve meetings disappoint, a global sporting event shows up exactly on schedule, with billions of eyeballs and a thirst to match. For the beverage business, no date on that calendar is bigger than the World Cup. This ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retail/world-cup-beer-stocks-morgan-stanley-bud-stz

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Contrary to popular belief, recent data reveal mall traffic is rising. Why, then, are traditional retailers struggling, as yet another iconic 2000s and 2010s fashion brand silently closes locations? April 2026 mall traffic grew year over year across all formats — “an impressive performance given ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retail/iconic-mall-retailer-vera-bradley-quietly-closes-13-stores

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Jill Brown (Jill Brown Fitness) explains what GLP‑1 drugs (like semaglutide, tirzepatide, and newer agents) actually do, who should consider them, and important precautions — especially how rapid appetite suppression can cause muscle loss if you don't prioritize protein and resistance training. She ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/ozempic-friends-how-these-shots-affect-muscle-mass

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Gold had its best year since 1979 in 2025. It set 53 new all-time highs along the way. It crossed $5,000 for the first time in history before peaking at $5,589.38 on January 28, 2026. By any measure, that is a historic run. Jim Cramer is not chasing it. And on May 7, he said exactly why. A caller ...

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/jim-cramer-has-a-blunt-message-on-gold-for-investors

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Credit card debt in the U.S. has surged — now around $1.2 trillion — while average APRs hover near 20%. In this interview with Bankrate’s Ted Rossman we break down what's driving higher balances and rates, who benefits from rewards, why minimum payments barely dent balances, and practical steps to ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/beat-20-interest-smart-moves-to-crush-credit-card-debt

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Credit card debt in the U.S. has surged — now around $1.2 trillion — while average APRs hover near 20%. In this interview with Bankrate’s Ted Rossman we break down what's driving higher balances and rates, who benefits from rewards, why minimum payments barely dent balances, and practical steps to ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/rays-garage-simple-car-care-hacks-to-avoid-costly-repairs

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Rate cuts? Rate hikes? Another pause? Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said all these options over interest-rate policy are on the table at the central bank right now. “I don’t see how you can look at the current situation and, at least to me, view that the only thing ...

https://www.thestreet.com/fed/fed-official-triggers-new-rate-cut-warning-including-possibility-of-rate-hikes-resuming

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The surprisingly stable April jobs report just made incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s cues from the White House to slash interest rates next month a good deal more difficult to execute. Despite rising energy costs fueled by the Iran War, U.S. employers added more jobs than expected ...

https://www.thestreet.com/fed/surprise-jobs-report-complicates-fed-rate-cut-bet-in-june-for-kevin-warshs-first-fomc-meeting-as-chair

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Dr. Julie Norin, audiologist and assistant clinical professor at Towson University, joins the show to share essential hearing health tips for spring. Learn how everyday activities—concerts, yard work, sporting events, and wearable tech—can affect your hearing, what safe noise levels are, and ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/airpods-spring-noise-new-hearing-study-reveals-risk-levels

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses the latest survey findings and recommendations to improve financial education across the life cyclewith The SPARK Institute and Redwood Consulting Solutions' Snezana Zlatar Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Snezana ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/money-smarts-for-life-fixing-financial-literacy-from-age-5-to-retirement

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses important student loan program changes that become effective July 1, 2026 with The Institute of Student Loan Advisors' Betsy Mayotte. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Betsy Mayotte from the Institute of Student ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/loans-limits-the-new-student-debt-reality

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses a new toolkit to help those with disabilities (and their caregivers) maintain their financial independence with the U.S. Department of Labor's Assistant Secretary Julie Hocker. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/building-economic-independence-disability-financial-toolkit

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