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‘Date‑flation’ puts a $252 price tag on the average millennial night out, BMO finds

A new BMO snapshot shows the average millennial date now costs $252, outpacing broader price trends and reshaping spending habits. Here’s what the rise in “date‑flation” means for the economy and investors.

Jul 05, 2026 | 508

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Holiday-weekend costs climb for travel, recreation and food as inflation pressures linger

Prices tied to summer kick-off activities-flights, lodging, dining and entertainment-are running hotter than core goods, underscoring sticky services inflation and its market relevance heading into June.

Jul 05, 2026 | 560

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UBS Map for Investing at Record Highs: Quality, Balance, and Selectivity

With major equity benchmarks at or near records, UBS outlines how investors can position across stocks, bonds, and alternatives-emphasizing quality earnings, balanced duration, and selective cyclicals while managing concentration and policy risks.

Jul 05, 2026 | 556

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AI’s next-order effects: what rising concentration means for profits, portfolios and policy

Artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate profit pools and index concentration. Here’s how AI spend, margins and market structure are shifting-and what it could mean for stocks, rates-sensitive sectors and ETF allocations.

Jul 04, 2026 | 583

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Tighter immigration rules and softer hiring raise hurdles for international graduates seeking U.S. jobs

A weaker hiring environment and new immigration procedures are narrowing the path from U.S. classrooms to work visas, reshaping talent pipelines for employers and universities.

Jun 14, 2026 | 1217

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Bullish options flow lifts gold ETFs GLD and GDX as traders position for next move

Call-heavy options activity in GLD and GDX on Tuesday signaled rising risk appetite for gold and miners, spotlighting how markets are positioning amid shifting inflation and rate expectations.

Jun 14, 2026 | 1165

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Japan and South Korea stocks notch new highs as Asia markets look past geopolitical jitters

Asia-Pacific equities advanced on May 27, with Japan’s and South Korea’s benchmarks hitting fresh records as investors weighed Iran tensions against ceasefire discussions and steady earnings momentum.

Jun 14, 2026 | 1199

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SpaceX’s path to Nasdaq revives Tesla tie-up talk - here’s what investors should watch

With SpaceX preparing for a potential Nasdaq debut as soon as next month, fresh chatter about a future combination with Tesla is surfacing. We break down what changed, why it matters for markets, and how different investor groups could be affected.

Jun 14, 2026 | 1138

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TD Securities: SpaceX’s potential listing would be just the opening act for its market footprint

TD Securities says a SpaceX debut could be the start-not the end-of the story for index inclusion, ETF flows, and market structure effects.

Jun 14, 2026 | 1079

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