This bull market may soon silence all the naysayers

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Things could get even more awesome for the stock market as it heads into what may be shaping up to be a very bullish season as the one month period from Tuesday’s close has been among the strongest for equities in the past 10 years. See full story.

Elon Musk’s Instagram account vanishes and this story keeps getting crazier

Millions of followers just woke up to the startling prospect of life without Elon Musk Instagram updates. No scenes from a Jerusalem speakeasy with a “motherf%^$# mashed potato” caption. No previews of SpaceX spacesuits. See full story.

Here’s who owns a record $21.21 trillion of U.S. debt

Who owns a record $21.21 trillion in U.S. national debt? Some 70% is owned by Americans in one form or another. Foreigners own the rest. See full story.

The 10 commandments of retirement

Forget everyone else’s problems — this is about you. See full story.

Discount broker stocks dive on news J.P. Morgan Chase to offer free trading

Discount broker stocks dive after J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. said it will launch a rival trading service next week with an even bigger discount--free. See full story.

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