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Health officials declare Ebola outbreak a public health emergency

Market Expert May 18, 2026

A rare strain of Ebola virus likely caused 80 deaths in Congo and Uganda, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency.

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Here’s where Treasury yields will peak and open up a rare opportunity to buy stocks and bonds, says Wall Street veteran

Market Expert May 18, 2026

The Treasury yield could peak near 5% in coming weeks, which will be a chance to buy stocks, says Ed Yardeni.

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As these market drivers start to weaken, it’s time for investors to buy protection, says Deutsche Bank

Market Expert May 18, 2026

After Nvidia posts numbers on Wednesday, the positive impact of the U.S. earnings season is in the rear-view mirror and investors may once again be more focused on the disruption caused by events in the Middle East.

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A ‘private celebrity compound’: Selena Gomez lists her L.A. estate for $6.5 million

Market Expert May 18, 2026

Selena Gomez is preparing to bid farewell to her former bachelorette pad, listing the sprawling Encino home for $6.49 million, just 6 months after she married Benny Blanco.

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Musician Sheryl Crow is selling part of her Nashville estate for $1.8 million

Market Expert May 18, 2026

Country music legend Sheryl Crow is offloading a small slice of her extravagant Nashville estate for $1.8 million—more than a decade after adding the 2.2-acre parcel to her longtime Tennessee compound.

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Dow futures drop, oil prices push higher as Iran war remains stuck in stalemate

Market Expert May 18, 2026

U.S. stock-index futures fell and crude prices rose on Sunday, after the market’s rally stalled last week as oil prices rose sharply amid the impasse in the war with Iran.

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Sunday links: time as your enemy

Market Expert May 18, 2026

MarketsG7 yields are at their highest level in 20 years. (apollo.com)The Treasury yield curve is normalizing. (carsongroup.com)EarningsThis tech boom is being supported by higher earnings. (awealthofcommonsense.com)P/E is made up of both P and E. If you focus on P you might miss the E. (tker.co)StrategyUnderstanding market history is necessary, but not sufficient, for investment success. (awealthofcommonsense.com)If you can't clearly identify your edge, you likely don't have one. (rogersplanning.blogspot.com)Prediction marketsRegulators have been slow to the issue of insider trading on prediction markets. (wsj.com)How Polymarket adjudicates disputed market outcomes. (barrons.com)How to keep the good parts of prediction markets. (bloomberg.com)Why this Las Vegas casino cancelled a prediction markets conference. (nypost.com)CompaniesYou can't really talk about 'the tech sector' any more. (morningstar.com)Consumer companies are caught up in the plastics price increase. (barrons.com)Some

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Roger Federer at Dartmouth 2024 Commencement Address

Market Expert May 18, 2026

Tennis great-turned-philanthropist Roger Federer delivered the Commencement address at Dartmouth on June 9, 2024. The eight-time Wimbledon champion gave pointers on how to win at life. Federer received a Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the Commencement ceremony. The post Roger Federer at Dartmouth 2024 Commencement Address appeared first on The Big Picture.

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AI investment ‘advice’ is 50% more likely to pump you up — and trip you into costly blunders

Market Expert May 17, 2026

AI fuels impulsive actions — a human ‘defense coach’ is your best bet to win the market’s ‘loser’s game.’

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Few Americans can afford long-term care — but this state program could be a game changer

Market Expert May 17, 2026

Washington state has embarked on a bold experiment that bolsters families by giving all workers a way to earn access to $36,500 worth of long-term care when they need it.

My husband took out a $100,000 Parent PLUS loan for his daughter. She dropped out, citing mental-health issues. Should we refinance?

‘I’m already feeling anxious’: My ex-husband offered to give me a $30,000 lump sum for child support. Is there a catch?

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5 money moves that made this 32-year-old dad a millionaire in just 9 years

Market Expert May 17, 2026

A low starting salary, global pandemic, unaffordable housing market, graduate school and two kids didn’t stop Blake Edwards and his wife from becoming millionaires by their early 30s.

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Friday links: intellectual dishonesty

Market Expert May 17, 2026

RatesTreasury rates are at their highs for the year. (cnbc.com)Are UK rates really that far out of line? (ft.com)AIHow much of what you read online is AI-generated? (axios.com)AI-generated content is showing up in consultant reports. (sherwood.news)Want to distinguish yourself from AI? Think brevity. (youngmoney.co)AppleOpenAI probably shouldn't pick a fight with Apple ($AAPL). (spyglass.org)Mythos is reportedly poking holes in MacOS security. (wsj.com)Five stories from "Apple: The First 50 Years" by David Pogue. (nextbigideaclub.com)XInvestors in Elon's deal for Twitter who stuck it out will eventually win with SpaceX shares. (msn.com)Research shows how X can make users more right wing. (theconversation.com)How Elon anoints his proxies on X. (wapo.st)LegalOn the prospects for additional insider trading prosecutions. (nypost.com)Maybe changing corporate reporting frequency won't matter all that much. (ft.com)Another billionaire accused of fraud is going to get off scot-free. (nytimes

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MiB: Shelia Bair, former FDIC Chair

Market Expert May 17, 2026

This week, I speak with former FDIC Chair Shelia Bair. We discuss the release of her latest book “How Not To Lose A Million Dollars” and the importance of financial literacy across age groups. Bair also discusses her concerns about crypto, gambling, and the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later. A list… Read More The post MiB: Shelia Bair, former FDIC Chair appeared first on The Big Picture.