The Week’s Investing News Roundup: Bond King Picks, Retirement Challenges, and More

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In the past week:

  • The bull market turned two years old.
  • Trading revenue boosted quarterly results at Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.
  • U.S. EV sales hit a record in the third quarter. United Airlines announced a $1.5 billion share buyback plan. Boeing warned that more layoffs are coming.
  • Nvidia stock hit a record high. Google struck a deal to power AI data centers with nuclear power. ASML cut its sales forecast but TSMC’s profit soared.
  • CVS named a new CEO. Walgreens said it would close 1,200 stores, and 7-Eleven said it would close over 400 U.S. locations.
  • Netflix earnings topped estimates. Uber mulled acquiring Expedia. Trump Media stock soared.
  • Huge meat recall included products sold at Walmart, Target, and Trader Joe’s. The IV fluid shortage continued.
  • An FTC rule will make it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships.

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