Tuesday,
June 4, 2024

Market recap

Dow Jones

38,571.03

-115.29 (-0.30%)

S&P 500

5,283.40

+5.89 (+0.11%)

Nasdaq

16,828.67

+93.65 (+0.56%)

Spotify

$313.62

+$16.84 (+5.67%)

Moderna

$147.82

+$5.27 (+3.70%)

GameStop

$28.00

+$4.86 (+21.00%)

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Top Story

Why millennials are behind on retirement savings

Millennials have encountered more than one economic crisis on their path to adulthood. But now they’re seeing the consequences. Here’s what’s holding a whole generation back.

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US stocks were mixed on Monday to kick off June trading

•   Shares of NVIDIA added nearly 5% after announcing a new AI chip. Fellow chipmaker AMD also announced a new series of chips and AI processors, but its stock closed 2% lower.

•   Shares of energy companies fell across the board after an OPEC decision opened the door to more supply, which weighed on oil prices.

•   In M&A news, Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to a merger valued at nearly $8 billion, sending Paramount’s stock 7.5% higher.

•   In economic data, the U.S. manufacturing sector shrank for another month.

What to be on the lookout for today

•   Job openings for April.

•   In earnings, Bath & Body Works, CrowdStrike, and Hewlett-Packard will report.

Buying a home together without saying ā€˜I do’

Buying a house with a partner without being married is becoming more common. Just look at the numbers: Unmarried couples made up 10% of the market in 2022, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. Nearly one in five of first-time buyers were unmarried couples — up from 4% in 1985.

But even if you haven’t said ā€œI do,ā€ buying a home together ties you to your partner in a real, and legal, way. Here are some things to keep in mind:

•   That also means you need to know each other’s money history.

•   Discuss your joint budget, including how much you are comfortable paying on a monthly basis, along with what you can afford for a down payment.

•   And note, when it comes to getting a mortgage, you can apply jointly or with just one name on the loan.

Before you get the keys

Unmarried co-buyers should protect themselves legally. A cohabitation agreement specifies financial obligations and can include how household expenses will be handled, and what will happen to the property if they break up.

You also have to choose how to handle the title of your home. Options include tenancy in common and joint tenancy with right to survivorship. Keep in mind that with a tenancy in common title, if an owner dies, their share does not automatically pass to the surviving co-owner.


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Today’s top stories

Ticketmaster, Taylor Swift, and how a DOJ lawsuit could affect your budget

The Department of Justice wants to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, claiming the company has been monopolizing the entertainment ticketing industry. Where does this leave fans and their wallets?

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Free federal tax filing is here to stay

The IRS has made its Direct File program permanent and invited all states to join, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be available for every American.

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What drove the market in May?

Stock market records and volatile bond trading dominated the past month. The economy continues to be strong, but are there some cracks emerging?

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Other news that caught our eye

Financial planner tip of the day

ā€œPayment history makes a bigger impact on a person’s credit score than anything else. A borrower’s credit score summarizes their health and strength as a borrower, and payment history makes up 35% of that score. So the most important rule of credit is this: Don’t miss payments. Timely payments are crucial, and making at least the minimum payment on a revolving credit line can make a positive impact on a person’s credit score.ā€

Brian Walsh, CFPĀ® at SoFi

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