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“Dick’s Sporting Goods blows past earnings estimates but issues cautious guidance ahead of 2024 election”

“…The sporting goods store comes behind a string of other retailers that issued muted or cautious guidance for the back half of the fiscal year as companies prepare for the presidential election in November and what some fear could lead… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Biden’s Treasury accused of trying to juice U.S. economy pre-election”

“The Treasury Department is being accused of trying to juice the economy ahead of the election, by changing how it finances government spending… The accusation: Short-term debt is becoming a rising share of all outstanding debt, while the share of long-term debt,… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Skyrocketing rents and home prices may be pivotal in the 2024 election”

“…Housing is largely a local issue, yet it’s presenting a challenging and complex problem in Nevada and other battleground states with implications for this year’s race between President Biden and former president Donald Trump. Biden has proposed specific policies and… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Americans are down on the economy (again), with inflation topping election concerns”

“…Consumer sentiment, a gauge of Americans’ economic perceptions, is at a six-month low, according to a closely watched index by the University of Michigan. The measure notched its biggest drop since 2021, reflecting the persistent tug of inflation on household… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Taxes, Tariffs and Debt: Investors Start to Fear the Presidential Election”

“Financial adviser Matthew Wilson recently got a frantic email: A client wanted to dump their stockholdings as soon as possible.  The reason? Stocks had staged a big run-up in recent months, and the client was worried that the market was about to get rocky… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“United Airlines jumps 17% on strong earnings forecast, cuts 2024 fleet plan on Boeing delays”

“United Airlines shares surged more than 17% Wednesday to a seven-month high after the carrier forecast second-quarter earnings well ahead of Wall Street estimates despite ongoing delivery delays from Boeing. The airline expects to post earnings of between $3.75 and $4.25… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Almost half of voters say student loan forgiveness is a key issue in 2024 election, survey finds”

“Almost half of all voters, or 48%, say canceling student loan debt is an important issue to them in the 2024 presidential and congressional elections, a new survey finds. Among younger people, 70% of Gen Z respondents said the action… Continue Reading…

Economy

“$6 Trillion in Taxes Are at Stake in This Year’s Elections”

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/6-trillion-in-taxes-are-at-stake-in-this-years-elections-ee4353ed This article is behind a pay wall but let me guess. Republicans want tax cuts and Democrats don’t. As for the “powers that be” They see Donald Trump winning the election. “U.S. executives in Davos see a Trump victory… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“25 Energy Stocks To Buy Or Sell After The Election”

“#1. Array Technologies… went public about a month ago and managed to charge straight out of the gate, surging 79% in its first three trading days to give the maker of solar-powered equipment a market valuation of $5 billion. However,… Continue Reading…