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GameStop and AMC see meme-stock frenzy ease after Roaring Kitty-fueled rally
by James Rogers on May 20, 2024 at 5:49 pm
The meme-stock rally that lifted shares of GameStop and AMC was fueled by the social-media return of commentator Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty.
Fed likely to keep a $6.8 trillion balance sheet by December, says Barclays
by Joy Wiltermuth on May 20, 2024 at 5:47 pm
Another lasting facet of the pandemic looks to be a very large Federal Reserve balance sheet.
Global stocks hit record highs as more countries join in the rally
by Joseph Adinolfi on May 20, 2024 at 5:26 pm
More global stocks are joining in the rally, and that’s a good thing — especially for U.S. markets.
Surging shipping costs could complicate Fed’s inflation fight
by Jeffry Bartash on May 20, 2024 at 5:12 pm
While supply shortages have eased greatly in the past few years, they have not entirely gone away.
The 401(k)’s success has been overlooked and the retirement plan will continue to help even more Americans
by Edmund F. Murphy on May 20, 2024 at 4:37 pm
The 401(k) of 2024 is nothing like the 401(k) of 1984

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Iran's president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and several other officials were found dead on Monday, hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest, state media reported. The crash comes as the Middle East remains unsettled by the Israel-Hamas war, during which [...]
Chicago Severe Storm Risk for Monday-Tuesday
We're looking at a Slight Risk areawide... From the National Weather Service: Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated to move through the area on Monday afternoon and early evening. Some of these storms could be strong to severe, with damaging winds posing the primary threat. However, instances of damaging hail are also possible. Severe Weather Threat Persists [...]
Think rent is too high? Child care can cost twice as much in these states
It’s no secret that child care is expensive – but in some U.S. states, it can cost at least twice as much as rent for families with more than one kid.
A once-common bee has nearly died off: How and where it could return
It was once found in more than half of the U.S. Now, experts say its range is limited to just a handful of regions.
Mother, child safe after apparent kidnapping on Northwest Side
CHICAGO — An investigation is underway on Sunday afternoon after officers say two people forced a woman and her child from an apartment on the city's Northwest Side. According to Chicago Police, the apparent kidnapping attempt unfolded just after 4:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of North Austin Avenue, in Jefferson Park. Officers say a [...]