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Duolingo Stock Has a New Top Wall Street Bull. The Shares Are Rising Today

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Jordyn Bradley

Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley analysts think Duolingo ( DUOL) is speaking its language, setting a Street-high price target on the language learning company's stock. The analysts in a Wednesday note cited the company's "rare combination of rapid user growth, strong and expanding margins, and clear Gen AI upside" as reasons initiating an "overweight" rating and $435 price target well above Visible Alpha's mean around $383.
Consumers Are a 'Source of Strength' for the US Economy, Capital One CEO Says

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Sarina Trangle

Key TakeawaysHow are consumers holding up during an uncertain time? Pretty well, according to Capital One's CEO.
2 Ways To Get Out of Student Loan Default Before Your Wages Get Garnished

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Elizabeth Guevara

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Department of Education will restart collections of defaulted student loans on May 5, and experts say defaulted borrowers should take action now to get back into good standing. The 5 million borrowers who are in default could have their wages garnished if they can't get back into good standing, according to the Department of Education. This means money would be withheld from borrowers' paychecks, tax refunds and Social Security benefits to pay what they owe.
3 Ways To Avoid Defaulting On Your Student Loans Ahead of Collection Efforts

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Elizabeth Guevara

KEY TAKEAWAYSThe Department of Education is restarting student loan collections starting May 5, but there are ways for borrowers who have missed a few payments to avoid defaulting. About 4 million borrowers are currently in late-stage delinquency, meaning they have not made a payment for 91 to 180 days, according to the Department of Education. Federal student loans are considered in default after 270 days of non-payment.
Trump Says He Has "No Intention" of Firing Fed Chair Powell Despite Criticism

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Taylor Tompkins

Despite his criticism over the past few days, President Donald Trump said he has "no intention" of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump said he hoped Powell would cut interest rates soon but never planned to fire the central banker. "I would like to see him be a little more active in terms of his idea to lower interest rates," Trump said. "It's a perfect time to lower interest rates. If he doesn't, is it the end? No, it's not.
Consumer Finances May Be in Better Shape Because They've Cut Back on Spending, BofA Says

2 days ago | investopedia.com | Sarina Trangle

Key TakeawaysConsumers appear to be firming up their finances. Across the income spectrum, fewer Americans are carrying a credit card balance and many are shoring up savings and checking balances that were drawn down during higher inflation, Bank of America said Tuesday. The share of Americans with a credit card balance in March fell when compared to the same time last year and in 2019, Bank of America said.
Time Is Ticking For Trump To Negotiate Trade Deals

3 days ago | investopedia.com | Diccon Hyatt

Key Takeaways The White House has 78 days to negotiate trade agreements with at least 57 countries to avoid imposing the "reciprocal" tariffs it announced at the beginning of April. On April 2, President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on all imports, plus additional"reciprocal" tariffs against 57 countries and territories.
These Telecom, Media, and Cable Firms Are 'Most Immune' to Tariffs, Analysts Say

3 days ago | investopedia.com | Sarina Trangle

Key TakeawaysDeutsche Bank named a handful of telecom, media, and cable companies it sees as the "most immune" to tariffs in a note published Tuesday. Higher import taxes are expected to shake up the sector, increasing competition for ad revenue, and offering a leg up-through favorable currency exchange rates-to international firms, analysts said.
Businesses Look to Their Wealthiest Customers in Uncertain Economy

3 days ago | investopedia.com | Sarina Trangle

Key TakeawaysCompanies are leaning on their wealthiest customers. Businesses are hoping affluent Americans' spending will carry them through an economic slowdown. Airlines are relying on "premium" ticket sales, while luxury retailers are optimistic that wealthy households' finances will hold up-and propel them through the current uncertainty. "The high-end cohort-in the past four months-we did not see any difference," said Brunello Cucinelli, founder of an eponymous luxury clothing line.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

3 days ago | investopedia.com | Terry Lane

U.S. stock futures are pointing higher after yesterday's market losses on President Donald Trump's comments about the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell; Tesla ( TSLA) is set to report its highly anticipated first-quarter results after markets close; gold futures hit $3,500 an ounce for the first time; the U.S. dollar index hits its lowest level in three years; and Verizon Communications ( VZ) stock is falling after a wider-than-estimated drop in phone subscribers outweighed Q1 results that...