Next week’s June CPI report will give investors more clarity on potential for further interest-rate hikes after July. It may either give a green light to a continued stock-market rally or kill the baby bull market after a flurry of U.S. employment data left investors puzzled about the future stance of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.

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Maintain a core bullish position in the U.S. market, strategist Lawrence McMillan says.

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Many rock artists and groups have returned to the stage after announcing their retirement.

Amazon’s Prime Day, Best Buy’s Black Friday in July, Walmart’s Plus Week and Target’s Circle Week are all on deck.

New research shows a dramatic impact on savings rates after speaking to a financial adviser.