Why did the Dow plunge? Banks and tech stocks drag down market

The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 460.19 points, or about 1.8 percent, at 25,502.32. Meanwhile, the "yield curve" inverted for the first time since 2007. That means a Treasury bill that matures in three months is yielding 2.45 percent -- slightly more than the yield of a Treasury note that matures in 10 years. While the yield curve is still often a predictor of recessions, it may well not be imminent.

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  Key Stock Indexes Suffer Weekly Loss As Dow Dives 460 Points

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Why Is BioMarin (BMRN) Down 0.9% Since Last Earnings Report?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN). Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is BioMarin due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.

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  Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Up 0.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

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  InterDigital (IDCC) Down 8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

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Why Is Integra (IART) Down 0.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Integra LifeSciences (IART). Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Integra LifeSciences delivered adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 65 cents in the fourth quarter of 2018, up 1.6% from the year-ago figure.

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  Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Up 0.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

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  InterDigital (IDCC) Down 8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

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Ford Stock Is a Screaming Buy At Current Prices

Shares have U.S. auto giant Ford (NYSE:F) have been in a secular decline for several years now. There are many reasons why Ford stock has underperformed the market by 100 points over the past five years. The sum of those headwinds has caused Ford's sales to fall flat, margins to compress, and profits to drop.

Watch out for these 10 'retirement killers'

A recent study has revealed for the first time the 10 biggest causes of financial regret among those who have retired or are near to retirement. The information may help those who are currently working and saving, by giving them more ability to plan their finances and prepare. A survey of “Saving Regret” targeted 1,600 Americans aged 60 to 79 to ask them about whether they had saved enough money — and if not, why not.

• The 3 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make With Their Finances

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  Americans' Retirement Savings Are Improving, But They've Got a Long Way to Go

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What to Expect for the Markets Next Week

U.S. markets had their worse daily decline so far in 2019 as investors ditched stocks on concerns about the economy and warning signals from the bond market sent buyers into Spring hiding. This was Friday's damage; S&P 500: DOWN 1.9% DJIA: DOWN 1.7% Nasdaq: DOWN 2.5% In fact, investors have been pulling money out of stocks all week. According to Bank of America, $12.1 billion went into bonds, while $20.7 billion came out of equities.

Cramer's lightning round: I don't get why this stock is down so much

Jim Cramer runs through his thoughts about viewers' stock picks.

These people left their jobs behind to retire early — then life got in the way. Here's how they coped with FIRE plans gone wrong

Before “retirement,” many members of the FIRE movement are working full time jobs — often lucrative ones — but they leave all that behind in order to live off their savings for decades. And it doesn't always work out that way. Mr. Money Mustache is largely credited with popularizing the idea of “early retirement” and encouraging others to spend less in order to work less, too.

Here's what smart rich people really do with their nest egg

Most people think they're above average in intelligence, relationship status and professional achievement. Social scientists call this “illusory superiority.” My business partner Scott Puritz, has found the one area where even above-average people, objectively smart, rich, successful professionals, seem to wave the white flag and admit to not understanding — money and investing. “One of the most shocking things is the low-level financial literacy throughout our culture,” Puritz told the Washington Post.

Even most Americans with $10,000 to invest couldn't answer these 3 money questions

There's a lot of confusion about how retirement savings accounts work, even among those who are more well-prepared for retirement. That's what TD Ameritrade concluded after a 2019 survey that The Harris Poll conducted for them asked U.S. adults with at least $10,000 in investable assets to answer questions about 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). These three questions were particularly tricky and stumped at least half of all respondents: 1.

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  Americans Are Woefully in the Dark About Retirement Plans, Data Shows

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  401K vs. IRA: What's the Difference?

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3 Cheap Stocks to Buy That Are Worth Every Penny

In an about-face on the trade dispute, President Trump conceded that tariffs on Chinese goods may remain for a “substantial period of time.” Simultaneously, this hurts the broader markets but it also raises prospects for cheap stocks. Most speculative miners have projects in extremely unstable countries just begging for nationalization.

How Nuro plans to spend Softbank's $940 million

Autonomous delivery startup Nuro is bursting with ideas since SoftBank invested nearly $1 billion in February, new filings reveal. A recent patent application details how its R1 self-driving vehicle could carry smaller robots to cross lawns or climb stairs to drop off packages. The company has even taken the step of trademarking the name "Fido" for delivery services.

It's time to put bonds in your portfolio, says BlackRock'...

Rick Rieder, BlackRock Global CIO of fixed income, calls into 'Fast Money Halftime Report' to discuss the mid-day markets amid concerns of an economic slowdown. He also weighs in on the Fed's dovish call.

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CEO who hired for Microsoft, Amazon: Top 3 in-demand skills—and the questions employers ask to see if you have them

What's important to note is that many companies — especially large ones like Microsoft , Amazon and Google — all have one thing in common: We utilize A.I., machine-learning and data science to enhance our products, so hiring people with the right skills to fill those gaps is a huge priority. The real struggle, however, is being able to successfully separate the wheat from the chaff. According to a new report from the McKinsey Global Institute , the three most in-demand skills by 2030 will be: Social and emotional skills Higher cognitive skills Technological skills If you're looking to fill a role at a large tech company, here are the types of interview questions employers ask to determine wh...

Chinese company in Tesla's crosshairs has emulated its U.S. rival

Now his Chinese automotive business, which employs dozens of people at a Mountain View outpost, is entangled in a trade secrets theft lawsuit with Tesla that was brought months after another employee was accused of stealing IP from Apple. In an interview with Bloomberg earlier this month, Xiaopeng was disdainful of employees who steal trade secrets. I was a computer engineer myself, and I truly respect intellectual properties,” he said with a pair of leather slippers on.

Why You Should Sell Aurora Cannabis Stock Before It Reaches New Highs

However, this move higher has occurred despite Aurora making no moves into the U.S. hemp market. Moreover, ACB stock trades close to levels it saw before it started falling in October, portending a possible double top in the equity. Considering the stock price and other factors, investors should probably avoid Aurora Cannabis stock at these levels.

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  Cannabis stocks are a sea of red as investors take a break after strong gains

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  Better Buy: Aurora Cannabis vs. Constellation Brands

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iQIYI Stock Is on a Tear, But Don't Rush to Buy It

Since the start of the year, China's iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ) stock has been on a tear.  A  Chinese internet vide company, iQIYI was spun off from Chinese search engine  Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU). IQ stock, which sold for under $15 at the start of January, was trading for $26 this afternoon.

These are the bad things about early retirement that no one talks about

For the first year after leaving my job, I wondered how the business was doing without me. Could they really survive without my expertise? After all, I was there for 11 years.

Your 401(k): What's the Ideal Contribution?

One of the most common ways to start saving for retirement is through an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. Most companies offer them, and for most people, this is their sole retirement savings account. But with so many options, unfamiliar terms, stipulations, and rules, 401(k)s can be mystifying even to more financially literate savers.

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  401K vs. IRA: What's the Difference?

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  Even most Americans with $10,000 to invest couldn't answer these 3 money questions

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