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Here’s what economists are saying about the 2.6% growth in gross domestic product during the fourth quarter, which was faster than consensus expectations. See full story.
Here’s what hedge-fund manager Doug Kass foresees triggering a one-day stock plunge of 5%
Our call of the day from Doug Kass, president of Seabreeze Partners Management, warns that we’ve swung from a market opportunity in December to “market vulnerability,” and offers 10 things that could trigger an abrupt 5% drop in stocks. See full story.
Trump says talks with North Korea’s Kim broke down over lifting of sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump says talks with North Korea were productive, but a deal fell short because his counterpart “wanted the sanctions lifted in their entirety, and we couldn’t do that.” See full story.
The ‘stupid’ mistake by Donald Trump that led to the Michael Cohen hearings
If you’re doing something wrong, don’t do this one thing, attorneys say. See full story.
The No. 1 thing buyers regret about purchasing their home
‘This can be a rude awakening,’ one analyst says. See full story.
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