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First up, we had a bit of a stumble on Thursday with Microsoft and Disney taking the Dow down a few notches. But fear not, it's not all doom and gloom, as retail investors continue to pump a record average of $1.51 billion into US stocks every day. That's right, you guys are killing it!

In other news, it's time for major retailers to show us what they're made of as the next round of corporate earnings rolls around. It's like the ultimate talent show for businesses, and we can't wait to see who's got the X-factor - Deere, AutoNation or AMC? And speaking of X-factor, Walt Disney is back in the game and feeling confident enough to start giving dividends back to its shareholders.

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Dow closes 400 points lower as hot inflation report, comments from Fed’s Bullard raise rate hike fears (4 minute read)Stocks took a bit of a tumble on Thursday - The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.26%, the S&P 500 slipped 1.38%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.78%. Ouch! Microsoft and Disney played a big part in the Dow's decline, both down a few percentage points. Even Tesla took a hit, dropping 5.69% because of a vehicle recall, which weighed on the S&P 500.

European markets lower after week of key data (5 minute read)European markets weren't feeling too hot on today's open as investors took a closer look at some news about inflation and production data from the U.S. and U.K., as well as some company earnings. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down by 0.7% in the morning, with most sectors and major bourses trading in the red. Over in Asia Pacific, things weren't looking much better, as markets also traded lower on Friday.

Retail investors are pouring a record $1.5 billion per day into the stock market (3 minute read)Retail investors (you know, regular folks like you and me) have been going wild buying up stocks like crazy! In fact, they've been doing it at a faster rate than ever before. Over the last month, they've been putting an average of $1.51 billion into U.S. stocks every single day! When it comes to their favorite stock, it looks like Tesla (TSLA) is the clear winner - these retail investors have poured $9.7 billion into it so far this year!

Investing

Deere, AutoNation, AMC Networks: 3 things to watch (2 minute read)The next round of major corporate earnings is on its way, and this time it's major retailers taking center stage. We're expecting to get some great insights into the spending habits of the American consumer. Here are three big hitters to keep an eye on: Deere & Company, who make agricultural equipment; AutoNation Inc, the car dealership giant; and AMC Networks Inc, the entertainment company.

Disney's Dividend Is Coming Back. Should You Buy Now? (5 minute read)Walt Disney (DIS) is feeling confident and ready to start giving back to its shareholders again after suspending its dividend at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Bob Iger has announced that he'll be asking the board to reinstate the dividend by the end of the year. Even though the dividend payout will be modest at first, they expect it to increase over time as their earnings improve. This is a great sign of confidence from Disney's management, and could be a good opportunity for investors to buy shares.

Money

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