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The re-set of the presidential campaign following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal over the weekend is prompting some market watchers to reassess the so-called “Trump trade”. Here’s what that means.
• UPS had its worst day on record after lackluster earnings, but Spotify’s stock surged after reporting record profit.
• In economic news, the median sales price of existing homes rose to a new record high in June, while overall sales slumped by 5.4%, the steepest decline since 2022.
• New home sales and the weekly update to the 30-year mortgage rate.
• In earnings, AT&T, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Ford, IBM, and O’Reilly Automotive will report.
America is home to millions of small businesses. If you’re trying to start one yourself, there are a few things to know.
There are different types of small business loans and the terms can vary depending on the lender, type of loan, amount, and your creditworthiness.
Evaluate your expenses. There are a lot of costs when it comes to growing a business. Whether you’re looking to expand your product line or manage cash flow, evaluate how much capital you will need to help determine how much funding you need.
Shop around. You can get loan estimates and terms from different lenders and compare offers. When applying for a loan, the lender will likely want to see documents, such as bank statements, revenue history, and credit scores and reports.
The rise of remote work allowed some Americans to pad their income by taking on multiple jobs at once. But does that work in a world of return-to-office mandates?
Read more >> Discounts are coming to luxury storesSales of luxury goods are slumping across all income levels. In response, these brands have taken a rare step to winning back customers: cutting their famously-high prices.
Read more >> What happens to your house if you get divorced?Who “gets the house” isn’t an easy question to answer. It depends on several factors, including state law.
Read more >>Other news that caught our eye
McDonald’s will extend its $5 value meal into most U.S. markets after the promotion delivered a boost in traffic for the fast-food giant.
U.S. regulators are looking into the use of AI to personalize consumer prices by companies offering “surveillance pricing products”.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating two incidents involving Southwest Airlines flights that flew at low altitudes miles from their respective destinations.
Three pharmacy benefit managers pushed patients toward higher-priced drugs over generic options, according to the finding of an investigation by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Apple plans to cut streaming spending after dropping billions on producing Apple TV+ content, but yielding just a 0.2% share of U.S. viewers.
Financial planner tip of the day
“Payment history is the main factor that affects a person’s credit score, accounting for 35% of an overall FICO® score. By making on-time payments, limiting the number of new inquiries on their credit file, and working to pay down credit card balances, home buyers could potentially boost their credit score and qualify for a lower mortgage rate.”
Brian Walsh, CFP® at SoFi