Tuesday,
July 2, 2024

Market recap

Dow Jones

39,169.52

+50.66 (+0.13%)

S&P 500

5,475.09

+14.61 (+0.27%)

Nasdaq

17,879.30

+146.70 (+0.83%)

Boeing

$186.70

+$4.69 (+2.58%)

Tesla

$209.86

+$11.98 (+6.05%)

GameStop

$23.33

-$1.36 (-5.51%)

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Top Story

Nearly a third of high-income Americans are concerned about making ends meet

As the cost of living continues to push higher, even high-income Americans feel financially stressed. Here’s what that means.

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US stocks rose to kick off the second half of the year

•   Tesla stock jumped 6.1% ahead of its second-quarter deliveries announcement expected today.

•   Shares of pet retailer Chewy fell 6.6% after Reddit trader ā€œRoaring Kittyā€, who rose to fame with his positions in GameStop, revealed a 6.6% stake in the company. Roaring Kitty is also subject of a lawsuit, as GameStop investors sued the trader alleging they lost money through a "pump and dump" scheme. GameStop shares fell 5.5%.

What to be on the lookout for today

•   Job openings for May and a speech from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

Saving money while living more sustainably

If you have been thinking about how to reduce your CO2 footprint, composting, or how to make your investments ā€œgreenerā€, you may be glad to hear that living a more sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.

Small steps that we can take, such as turning off the lights and being more conservative with water and electricity use, can also help save money on your utility bills. But what are other things we can do?

Let’s all do our part

Ditch the car. Don’t worry, we’re not asking you to retire your car. But using public transport where possible, cycling, or stacking your errands to make the route as fuel efficient as possible, can help keep your fuel use down.

Reduce your food waste. We’ve all been there: You plan a weekly shop and wind up throwing out some spinach. But throwing away food is not only a waste of money, it’s also a waste of energy and water. Using what’s in your fridge can help both the planet and your budget.

Skip the plastic. There are many on-the-go items that make use of plastic, and yes, they are convenient. Water bottles are a great example. But keeping a reusable bottle handy, can help you save cash, while avoiding adding plastic waste.


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Today’s top stories

Shopper’s relief: summer deals are coming

Prime Day, Walmart Week, Circle Deals. Americans will have plenty of sales to choose from this summer. Just don’t let your shopping blow up your budget.

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When hybrid work means working 24/7

The remote and hybrid work environment has blurred, if not erased, the lines between work and life. But that’s actually bad for both workers and companies.

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What moved markets in June?

The first half of the year is over, and stocks are near record highs. Here’s what was behind the markets’ moves.

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Other news that caught our eye

Financial planner tip of the day

ā€œConsider using budgeting apps to help you keep track of your spending and savings. Your time is likely better spent planning and monitoring your budget than it is manually entering your purchases and transactions.ā€

Brian Walsh, CFPĀ® at SoFi

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