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How much parents actually need to save for college — whether you earn $45,000 or $250,000

New data provide estimates of what college actually costs for families with different incomes, helping them sharpen their savings targets.

Franklin Templeton acquires digital assets investment firm in active crypto management push

Franklin Templeton has agreed to buy 250 Digital, which will join the newly established unit Franklin Crypto, as the firm …

SpaceX confidentially files for IPO, setting stage for record offering

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in its forthcoming IPO.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX could lead a wave of jumbo IPOs after reportedly making this key move

SpaceX reportedly filed confidential IPO paperwork, setting the stage for a listing as soon as June.

FDA approves Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill, opening the next phase of the weight loss drug market

The FDA approval of Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill Foundayo comes nearly three months after Novo Nordisk's oral version of Wegovy …

Microsoft is sitting on a ‘treasure chest’ that could help lift the stock 20%

Benchmark has joined the legions of Microsoft bulls, citing an attractive entry point following the stock’s recent struggles.

Intel shares jump 9% after buying back Ireland chip fab in sign of renewed strength

The semiconductor company will now wholly own Fab 34 after spending $14.2 billion to repurchase the 49% stake it sold …

Most cruise lines can add a fuel surcharge after you book. Here’s what to expect in the near future.

At least one Asian cruise line is already tacking on the fee for future bookings.

'I hate customer-service chatbots': The consumer-AI refund relationship is off to a rocky start

Generative AI is designed to please humans, but maybe not in the case of customer service chatbots dealing with angry …

Germany stops gas stations from raising pump prices more than once a day

Germany is introducing a fuel package to prevent powerful gas companies from "abusive fuel price increases," as the Middle East …

U.S. manufacturers see best month in 2 1/2 years, but Iran war threatens to derail progress

American manufacturers grew in March at the fastest pace in two and a half years, by one measure, but the …

Nike’s price drop sets up a buying opportunity for long-term investors

Nike’s price-to-earnings ratio is now well below its long-term average, but is still above that of the S&P 500.