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I botched my first RMD by taking one withdrawal for three accounts. Shouldn’t the final amount be the only thing that matters?

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The IRS has specific rules for how much to take out and from which accounts once you hit 73, and there’s not much wiggle room.

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Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store after order from government: WSJ

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The removal from the app store means Chinese mobile users are unable to download and use it via VPNs, which allow users to get around the country’s firewalls.

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Mark Zuckerberg is now richer than Elon Musk as Meta launches new AI

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Zuckerberg’s total net worth of $178 billion surpassed Musk’s $170 billion as of Friday, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index.

Thursday, Apr 18

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This simple fact about a car on a dealer’s lot can give you negotiating power

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It’s a tactic even savvy car shoppers sometimes overlook, and it can help you get a better price.

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CEO Anne Wojcicki looking to take 23andMe private

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23andMe Chief Executive Anne Wojcicki is looking to take the beleaguered DNA-testing company private, less than three years after it went public.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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The revised, renewed and renamed 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron has longer range and better driving dynamics

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The electric midsize SUV we knew as the Audi e-tron is now the Q8 e-tron, with longer range and cutting-edge Audi style.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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How to save money on your internet and mobile data plan with the FCC’s new broadband ‘nutrition labels’

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‘In the past, all of this stuff was hidden in small print,’ says one expert about the FCC’s new labels to help consumer compare broadband deals.

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Can you negotiate severance if you’re laid off? It’s possible — and it’s the ‘No. 1 thing’ most workers leave on the table.

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Elon Musk apologized for “incorrectly low” severance packages in the latest Tesla layoffs. Here’s one way to protect yourself from future job cuts.

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The popular Toyota 4Runner is completely redesigned for 2025: When can you get one?

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This all-new 4Runner marks the sixth generation and first new one in 15 years for the off-roading SUV.

Monday, Apr 15

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Verizon settlement deadline: How to get a piece of Verizon’s $100 million settlement.

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April 15 is the deadline for eligible Verizon customers to apply. Here’s who qualifies.

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Apple loses spot as world’s top smartphone seller as iPhone sales drop 10%

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Global smartphone sales increased by 7.8% year-on-year driven by Chinese firms Xioami and Transsion’s double-digit increases

Friday, Apr 12

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Tesla’s latest self-driving push? A price cut on its FSD software.

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Tesla’s FSD software is the “crux” of the bull case for the company’s stock, an analyst wrote earlier this week. Now, the company has made a move that could get more drivers to try it out.

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Here’s a simple stock-market timing system you can use that beats all the others

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‘Seasonality Timing System’ shifts into and out of stocks using nothing more than the calendar.

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Musk has two weeks to turn the ship around, says Tesla bull who is losing faith

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Tesla’s next earnings call needs to emphasize that Model 2 is a priority, says a leading analyst.

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Apple to launch new range of Macs in line with AI push: report

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Apple is planning to install upgraded M4 processors in its Mac computers in line with efforts to embed AI capabilities in its products and boost its dwindling sales

Thursday, Apr 11

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Why Elon Musk’s latest Tesla robotaxi promise is unlikely to deliver

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If anything, autonomous vehicles seem to be further away from the ultimate goal of being fully self-driving.

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Why Apple’s doubters might be getting the stock wrong again, according to BofA

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Investors have found plenty of reason to sour on Apple shares lately, but BofA explores whether they’re underestimating margin potential.

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Why Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company is especially suited to win in AI

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It’s no surprise that AI got prominent mention in Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s lengthy annual shareholder letter.

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Chip makers are in an arms race and ASML is the arms dealer, hedge fund manager says

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ASML is best placed to capitalize on the “gold rush” surrounding AI as it sells the tools required to make cutting edge AI chips, Vijay Shilpiekandula said in his winning pitch at the Sohn Conference

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FCC’s new ‘nutrition labels’ for broadband internet aim to show you exactly what you’re paying for

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Americans often aren’t clear on what they’re getting from their internet service providers, and that has spurred a new requirement from the Federal Communications Commission that takes effect Wednesday.

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Intel’s stock stems its bleeding upon launch of new AI chip

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The chip maker’s shares are on track to snap a five-session losing streak.

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Some Apple Vision Pro users suffer black eyes, headaches and neck pain

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Apple’s Vision Pro is creating oohs and aahs — and black eyes — among some early adopters of the heralded VR headset.

Monday, Apr 8

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Elon Musk stands his ground on EV adoption, but admits threat of Chinese competition

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The Tesla chief executive said China is a threat across the auto sector, and not just in electric vehicles.

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‘It’s totally silly’: From blackout doughnuts to deli sandwiches — have solar-eclipse marketing promotions gone too far?

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Perhaps you don’t need to celebrate the rare cosmic event by saving a few bucks on a deli sandwich.

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Digital marketing platform Ibotta launches IPO at a valuation of up to $2.7 billion

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Ibotta, a digital marketing platform that allows consumer packaged goods companies to offer promotions to customers through a network of publishers, launched its initial public offering on Monday with plans to offer 5.6 million shares…

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Tesla shares rise after Elon Musk says ‘robotaxi’ to be unveiled in August

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Tesla Inc. shares regained some lost ground in the after-hours session Friday after Chief Executive Elon Musk said the EV maker would unveil its robotaxi on Aug. 8.

Saturday, Apr 6

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Mark Zuckerberg now richer than Elon Musk for first time since 2020

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Mark Zuckerberg became the third richest person in the world on Friday, surpassing Elon Musk for the first time since 2020.

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Some eclipse watchers are spending big bucks to outrun their No. 1 enemy: clouds

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Mother Nature doesn’t care about the eclipse travel plans of millions of people or the loads of money they are spending to witness the moon briefly mask the sun on April 8.

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Solar eclipse: Airbnb, United Airlines and other brands set to divvy up $1.5 billion ‘path of totality’ windfall

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An eclipse like the one on April 8 won’t happen again until 2044, so millions of Americans are paying to get a glimpse of Monday’s total solar eclipse.

Friday, Apr 5

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Intel’s stock is having its worst week since 2020. Is the selloff justified?

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Intel offered more transparency around its business units earlier this week, but investors didn’t seem to like what they saw.