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Inflation ticked up again in February. But it’s not all bad this time
Measuring inflation is a tricky business because there are many components. In February, overall prices went up, but looking at the details, there was good news.
The S&P 500 finished at a record high as tech stocks rallied
• Stocks like NVIDIA and Oracle led the way, with the latter hitting its own record close.
What to be on the lookout for today
• Weekly mortgage applications.
• In earnings, Dollar Tree, Petco, and Williams-Sonoma will report.
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Today’s top stories
Colleges are finally receiving FAFSA formsA cascade of delays plagued the process surrounding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. But there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
Read more >> Workers are willing to pay for hybrid workPeople listed mandatory office days and lack of flexible work hours as top reasons to turn down high-paying job opportunities. Even so, listings for high-paid hybrid positions dropped almost 70% at the end of last year. What’s next?
Read more >> How to be a responsible traveler this spring breakTravel is an industry, and like all industries it also has dark sides, such as increased pollution or overcrowding. Here are 8 ways travelers can support local communities on their trips.
Read more >>Other news that caught our eye
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GE Aerospace announced it is investing some $650 million ahead of its spin-off into an independent entity this April.
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Stella Artois named David Beckham as its official ambassador in an attempt to boost declining volumes.
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Alaska Airlines returned its fleet to service for the first time since the in-flight panel incident and raised its first-quarter guidance.
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The New York Times scrutinized Elon Musk’s charitable giving, calling it “haphazard and largely self-serving”.
Financial planner tip of the day
"Saving money in college can feel like an impossible task, but having an effective budget in place can help. Starting the college experience with a budget in place can help curb impulse purchases, and can actually relieve some of the pressure around spending. If a student knows how much money they can allocate for, say, going out, it could be easier to say no to the pressure of a spendy night out with friends."
Brian Walsh, CFP® at SoFi