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Top 10% of Americans Now Own 88% of the Stock Market
The wealth gap in U.S. markets is accelerating as the top 10% now hold 88% of stocks, driven by decades of compounding and unequal participation.
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Story of the Day Jobs & Labor MarketVolkswagen to Shut Historic Dresden Plant as Economic Pressures Intensify
Volkswagen will close its Dresden factory, marking the first shutdown of a German plant in the automaker’s 88-year history, as energy costs, trade pressures, and falling competitiveness hit the industry.
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In brief Business
Netflix-Funded Director Convicted After Spending $55 Million on Crypto and Luxury Goods
A Netflix-funded director was convicted after redirecting $55 million meant for a sci-fi series into crypto trading, stocks, and luxury purchases.
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News Personal FinanceTim Cook Earns Average U.S. Salary in 7 Hours as Pay Gap Widens
Apple CEO Tim Cook earns more in seven hours than the average American makes in a year, underscoring the growing divide between executive compensation and household income.
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In brief Markets
Kiyosaki Warns AI Bubble Could Trigger Historic Crash Within Months
Kiyosaki says an AI bubble could burst within three to four months and trigger what he calls the biggest market crash in history.
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