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Those Billion-Dollar Lottery ‘Jackpots’ Aren’t Even Half That Big

The latest enticing lottery prizes are the product of misleading advertising and high interest rates, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Investors Pour Money Into Wall St. as Stocks Set New Highs

The influx of cash reflects optimism about the economy and company earnings despite high interest rates and stubborn inflation.

By Joe Rennison

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In the Markets, a Tug of War Between Big Tech and the Fed

On Wall Street, excitement about A.I. outweighs concern about interest rates. But rocketing stocks could make it tough for the Federal Reserve to cut rates.

By Jeff Sommer

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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates After U.K. Inflation Slows

Britain’s central bank held its key interest rate at the highest level in 16 years for the fifth straight meeting.

By Eshe Nelson