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Inflation & Prices

The Fed Marches into a Murky New Era

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Inflation is definitely looking like a “two-handle” problem. That’s investor-speak for a rate below 3% but above the Fed’s 2% target.

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Consumer

Concert Tickets and Vacation Rentals Get Hit by FTC’s War on Junk Fees

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Don’t get too excited for cheaper Taylor Swift tickets: The rules just force sellers to present all the extra fees upfront.

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Healthcare

Pfizer Stock Surges as It Says Outlook Will Match Wall Street Expectations

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Sometimes, markets don’t need breathless buzzwords to get excited. Sometimes, “marginally encouraging” will do. Ask Pfizer shareholders.

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Advisor Upside

Want to Attract Top Talent? Try These Comp Perks

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Firms are offering extra incentives to advisor compensation plans like paid time off for volunteer work, and even free financial planning.

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Advisor Upside

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Eli Lilly’s Sterling Results Highlight Rival Novo Nordisk’s Fading Fortunes

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Chipotle Struggles as Customers Skip the Guac

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Trial Truce: US, China Negotiate Yearlong Trade Détente

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