Monday,
August 21, 2023

Market recap

Dow Jones

34,500.66

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S&P 500

4,369.71

-0.65 (-0.01%)

Nasdaq

13,290.78

-26.16 (-0.20%)

Zoom

$66.29

+$0.93 (+1.42%)

NVIDIA

$432.99

-$0.45 (-0.10%)

Lowe's

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Top Story

No college degree? No problem. Companies are getting creative to find workers.

Major companies are ditching bachelor’s degree requirements to attract more candidates in America’s tight labor market.

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US stocks finished lower Friday, marking a fourth-straight day and third-straight week of losses as the 10-year US Treasury yield climbed

•   The heavily indebted Chinese property developer Evergrande Group filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in a US court. Evergrande posted a combined loss of $81 billion over the past two years, after struggling to finish projects and repay suppliers and lenders. The filing comes amid concerns China's property sector troubles could spill over to other parts of the economy, which has already seen faltering growth.

•   SpaceX turned a profit of $55 million in the first quarter of 2023 thanks to surging revenues. SpaceX is betting on its monster rocket Starship, the largest and most powerful ever flown, to enable it to add more satellites to its Starlink network and unlock a new avenue for commercial rocket service.

•   Chinese electric car maker Xpeng (XPEV) reported a record quarterly loss of $384 million. Nevertheless, its Q2 revenues met expectations, and the company forecast deliveries to jump 35% in the third quarter

What to be on the lookout for today

•   Teleconferencing company Zoom (ZM) will kick off this week’s earnings reports. The company that is synonymous with remote work, recently ordered employees back to the office. EV startup Faraday Future (FFIE) will report as well.

Certificates of deposit vs. savings accounts: What’s the difference?

A certificate of deposit, or CD, is a type of short-term savings account that holds your money for a fixed time period in exchange for a higher interest rate than standard savings accounts.

Another major difference to traditional savings accounts, which allow you to access your cash at any time, CDs don’t allow you to withdraw the funds without paying a penalty. Then again, CDs are intended for the short term, with typical terms varying from one month up to five years.

CDs can help boost your savings for shorter-term financial goals. Here are some smart short-term financial goals to set for yourself.

Considering a CD to help you achieve those goals? Here’s what you need to know about how they work.


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Today’s top stories

Zoom (ZM) could train AI algorithms based on your meetings.
Users worry following the company’s recent Terms & Conditions tweak. Investors are waiting for answers on today’s earnings call.
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It’s mother nature vs your electricity provider.
Utility companies are meant to be stable and kind of boring. But increasing climate risks is turning their business models into a gamble.
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Expecting a baby? Here’s how to childproof your finances.
Growing your family can be as exciting as stressful. Planning ahead for what it means for your finances can help you stay organized.
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Not-so-breaking news

Financial planner tip of the day

"With the 70-20-10 rule, you aim to put 70% of your income into essential and discretionary spending, 20% toward savings or investing, and 10% toward debt paydown and charitable giving. These “buckets” can help you prioritize and achieve your financial goals."

Brian Walsh, CFP® at SoFi

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