Economy & Markets
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Blackstone Exec Killed in Manhattan Shooting
By Dawn LimWesley LePatner, who ran the firm’s $53 billion real estate fund for wealthy individuals, died Monday.
July 28, 2025
Don’t Be Fooled: TIPS Are a Powerful Retirement Planning ToolRetirement researcher Wade Pfau is a fan of Treasury inflation-protected securities, including in times of lower inflation.
July 28, 2025
S&P 500 Rally Faces $11T of Big Tech Earnings"The bar is set pretty high," said Michael Arone, chief investment strategist at State Street.
July 28, 2025
Citadel Securities Wins Case on SEC Audit Trail FundingAn appeals court invalidated the funding plan for a database that would've cost Wall Street billions in fees.
July 27, 2025
Stocks Climb as Investors Brace for Big Tech EarningsMeanwhile, BofA strategists are warning about the rising risk of a bubble due to changes in monetary and other policies.
July 24, 2025
12 States Where It Takes the Most Income to Be in the Top 1%While economic conditions vary, it takes $731,492 on average to be part of this elite group, SmartAsset reports.
July 24, 2025
6 Reasons Recurring DAF Donations Beat Lump SumsWhile many fund owners are making smaller repeat gifts and big responsive donations, most charities prefer the former.
July 23, 2025
First-Half U.S. Death Count Still 10.6% Higher Than Before COVIDA veteran actuary says she thinks the increase is more than a statistical fluke.