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New tidbits of old news narratives keep investors on the back foot

Copper isn’t a leading indicator of stocks’ or the economy’s direction, writes Mark Hulbert.

Two bills aim to require businesses to accept cash payments.

A credit card should work for you, allowing you to make sensible purchases without being punished.

A higher down payment can save you money, but you need to have some cash after closing.

Asian markets were mixed in early trading Friday, with stocks in Hong Kong and mainland China retreating amid ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.

Investing stories hitting home with readers this week include strategies for a bear market and ways to handle Wall Street’s volatility and uncertainty.

The 750 members of Tiger 21, a coalition of investors with some $75 billion in assets, increased their cash holdings by 20% in the first quarter, bringing the group’s total allocation to levels not seen since the beginning of 2013. The move also marks Tiger 21’s first cash-raising effort in three years.

Stocks are in a phase of apparent recovery after a tariff-sparked selloff threatened to put a lasting end to the bull run for U.S. equity markets.

Quarterly sales numbers can give you more insight than a quick “earnings beat” headline.