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Dow, Nasdaq gain despite negative market breadth

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 95 points in afternoon trade, with 17 of its 30 components gaining ground, despite market internals showi...
Dollar rebounds as focus shifts to Fed interest-rate meeting
European stocks end higher as weak German sentiment reading hurts euro
FTSE 100 rebounds from 15-month low after inflation slowdown
Charting technical cross currents, market bears resurface ahead of the Fed
Bitcoin holds steady as one analyst calls the end to alt-coin bear market
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‘Bull, bear, purgatory, repeat’—This chart of cryptocurrency cycles shows the carnage may be over for now
- BTCUSD 5.76%
Starbucks commits $10 million to develop cups that can be composted or recycled

Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday that it has committed $10 million to a partnership with Closed Loop Partners to develop a cup that can be composted o...
- SPX -0.09%
- SBUX 0.75%
Treasury yields climb as Fed begins 2-day meeting

Treasury yields rose on Tuesday as traders positioned themselves a day ahead of the conclusion of a two-day Federal Reserve meeting commencing late...
Are Facebook, Amazon and Google bad for America?
Drug companies are beginning to wake up to this new risk factor
Smoking is the New Black: Tobacco use is shown more on streaming shows than on cable TV

How financial advisers can give investors a socially conscious portfolio that works

Stocks to Watch
Intraday Update: Dow Gains 115 Points Despite Looming Rate Hike
Tech Trader Daily
Tech Today: A Micron Blowout? Defending Facebook, Dumping Oracle

Facebook gets some sympathetic views from bulls on the Street, even as its morass deepens with reports the FTC will investigate the company, Oracle...
Focus on Funds
Japanese Stocks Come Under Threat

A scandal involving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could imperial the newly resurgent Japanese stock market.
Asia Stocks to Watch
Tech Stocks Lead Asia Markets Higher

Trump Today: President says he’ll meet Putin after congratulating him on election victory

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he congratulated Vladimir Putin on winning another term as Russia’s president, as he met with Saudi Arabian Cro...
Senate panel calls for more use of paper ballots

The Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday urged greater use of paper ballots in a report after investigating Russian attempts to interference wi...
Facebook probed by feds after allegations Cambridge Analytica violated user privacy

The Federal Trade Commission is probing Facebook Inc. over the use of personal data by an analytics firm tied to President Donald Trump’s campaign,...
It didn’t take long for the U.S. to rack up another trillion dollars of debt

GDP-linked bonds could be an insurance policy against depression

Facebook, Apple and Microsoft workers donate billions in political cash to the left

Why Facebook may face a bigger penalty from Wall Street than Washington

Your data is at risk on Facebook, but so is your mental health

The company is embroiled in a data breach scandal, reportedly affecting up to 50 million users.
United suspends pet cargo service after in-flight animal deaths double in just one year

There was a backlash against the airline after the death of a dog in an overhead bin.

One side effect of being young, female and sick: People won’t believe you

The author of a new book about being young, female and sick would know: She had thyroid cancer, two hip surgeries, a severe allergic reaction that ...

Would you pay for a phoneless vacation? Travel companies now offer this as a perk

A new international tour company encourages travelers to unplug.

Today's Interest Rates

mortgage
equity
savings
auto
credit cards

30 yr fixed Jumbo	4.60%
30 yr fixed	4.33%
15 yr fixed	3.75%
10 yr fixed	3.63%
30 yr fixed refi	4.30%
15 yr fixed refi	3.71%
5/1 ARM	4.11%
5/1 ARM refi	4.08%

National averages from Bankrate.com

$30K HELOC	3.45%
$50K HELOC	3.52%
$75K HELOC	3.42%
$100K HELOC	3.52%
$30K Home Equity Loan	5.14%
$50K Home Equity Loan	4.84%
$75K Home Equity Loan	4.84%
$100K Home Equity Loan	4.72%

National averages from Bankrate.com

5 yr CD	1.64%
2 yr CD	1.04%
1 yr CD	0.89%
MMA $10K+	0.29%
MMA $50K+	0.45%
MMA Savings	0.35%
MMA Savings Jumbo	0.49%

National averages from Bankrate.com

60 Mo Used Car	3.89%
48 Mo Used Car	3.91%
36 Mo Used Car	3.92%
72 Mo New Car	3.83%
60 Mo New Car	3.70%
48 Mo New Car	3.61%
60 Mo Auto Refi	2.98%
36 Mo Auto Refi	2.57%

National averages from Bankrate.com

	Avg APR	Last Wk	6 Mnths
Low Interest	13.14%	13.14%	12.89%
Business	13.93%	13.93%	13.68%
Balance Transfer	15.63%	15.63%	15.38%
Student	15.92%	15.92%	15.70%
Airline	16.41%	16.41%	16.07%
Reward	16.51%	16.51%	16.24%
Cash Back	16.67%	16.67%	16.40%
Instant Approval	18.82%	18.82%	18.60%
Bad Credit	23.62%	23.62%	23.46%

Source: CreditCards.com

Quentin Fottrell answers your questions about inheritance, tipping, weddings, re-gifting, or any tricky money issues relating to family and friends. Have a question? Send it to the Moneyist.

My husband sold his grandmother’s house and paid off our mortgage — now his family is threatening to sue

Her husband was power of attorney to his grandmother and his mother is now threatening legal action.
My father is moving to a retirement community — do we sell or rent his $1.8 million home?

This son and daughter wonder whether they should sell, rent or wait to inherit it.
My sister lent my father the down payment for his home and put her name on the mortgage — then he refinanced

She’s concerned her sister will end up carrying the can for the down payment.
My fiancé is 14 years my senior and has three kids — will I have to share his estate with them if he dies?

This 34-year-old woman is worried about her financial future if she marries (and he predeceases her).

Facing tax debt? Here are some ways to soften the blow

Suddenly, you owe the IRS. These tips can help lessen penalties and properly resolve your obligation.
Technology can ruin your retirement—and your marriage

Devices can cause serious friction between retired spouses. Here’s how to prevent it from happening.
Why it might be better to take Social Security at age 66 instead of 70

Uncertainty about Social Security’s future makes forecasting difficult.
Why early retirement can be a killer

Claiming Social Security is a life or death matter

Kushner Cos. is facing investigation for filing false building permits

The real-estate firm controlled by the family of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, routinely filed false paperwork with New York City, declaring it had no rent-regulated tenants in buildings it owned, when it actually had hundreds, the AP reported.
Have a home equity loan? Here’s what you need to know about your taxes

If you don’t know how President Trump’s new tax law will affect you, you’re not alone.

How the rollback of Obama-era financial regulations could affect you

The 2010 Dodd-Frank law provided additional regulation for banks and credit unions.
Are you afraid of retirement? We can help

Saving, spending, living: How to plan the retirement you want.

5 U.S cities with the most affordable homes

You can buy a house in these cities with just about 10% of median income or less.