High Anxiety Jamie Dimon’s got a bad feeling. The JPMorgan Chase CEO is anxious about high asset prices colliding with increased competition among lenders and jitters over loans to the software industry. It’s a perfect storm that’s got Dimon on

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Blue Owl’s Big Sale Blue Owl, a direct lender that specializes in loans to the software industry, just sold $1.4 billion of its loans to institutional investors at 99.7% of par value. That’s right, it’s a whopping sale that’s got

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Gas Prices Plummet in Ohio Ohio gas prices have declined significantly from last week, and it’s about time. The drop is a welcome relief for drivers who’ve been feeling the pinch at the pump. So, how much have prices actually

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European Stocks Get a Boost European markets kicked off Friday on a high note, with stocks rising as investors kept a close eye on the escalating tensions between the US and Iran. It’s not like they had a choice –

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Last Week’s Stock Market Chaos Industrial stocks skyrocketed, while financial stocks plummeted under the weight of fears about artificial intelligence. It’s no secret that AI’s growing presence is making investors nervous. What Drove the Swing? Three key factors contributed to

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Tax Season is Here The IRS is gearing up for tax season, with 164 million people expected to file their returns by April 15. Last year’s average refund was $3,167, but analysts think it could be $1,000 higher this year

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Financial Incompatibility: A Relationship Killer Most Americans think being on the same page financially is crucial for a successful relationship. And they’re right – it’s a pretty big deal. Here are three signs you and your partner might be incompatible

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Record-Breaking Spree, But Don’t Hold Your Breath Japan’s Nikkei 225 is on a tear, crossing 56,000, then 57,000 and nearing 58,000. It’s all thanks to the so-called ‘Takaichi trade’, which is fueling this rally. The ‘Takaichi Trade’: What’s Behind It?

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Dow’s Big Milestone The Dow just closed above 50,000 for the first time, because of course it did. A market surge – read: a whole lot of people buying stocks – propelled the Dow to this new record high. What’s

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South Korea’s Kospi Takes the Hit South Korea’s Kospi is leading the decline in Asia, and it’s no surprise why. The sell-off in US tech stocks has made its way across the ocean, and investors are getting nervous. Tech Stocks

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