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Back-to-School Spending Is Flat or Falling, Depending on Whom You Ask

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Early data this year suggests back-to-school season spending is either flat from last year, or took a slight dip.

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Finance

Warfare is ESG Now

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Defense stocks are taking up a growing slice of the ESG (environmental, social, governance) pie. Reports attribute that to the war in Ukraine.

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Media & Entertainment

Summer Box Office Shows Hollywood Settling into a New Normal

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After a dismal start to the summer, the movie business roared back to life with a steady stream of big-screen hits.

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Personal Finance

Home Economics: Homeownership is still the American Dream. But Should it Be?

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Buying a home is expensive. And so is owning one. In the era of high mortgage rates and soaring expenses, is homeownership still worth it?

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Advisor Upside

Financial advisor news, market insights, and practice management essentials.

Nvidia Fights to Stay One Step Ahead of AI’s Many Evolutions

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The World’s Big Central Banks Play It Safe With Rate Holds

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Boston Celtics Owners Cash Out at a Critical Time

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