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What Are Wall Street Analysts' Target Price for CF Industries Stock?

CF Industries has outperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Aug 12

Here’s the average 401(k) balance by age in 2026 – are you ahead or behind?

Amid fears over a lack of savings and tenuous Social Security system, the average 401(k) participant is building a healthy nest egg

The Independent UK · Aug 12

What do a Couple of Carls Have to Say About Wednesday's "Market Moving" Government Numbers?

For those that believe that markets only work if directed by government agencies, Wednesday is for you.

Barchart · Aug 12

US inflation eases to 3.4% in July as the Fed's September call stays on a knife edge

US inflation eased for a second month in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% from a year earlier, down from 3.5% in June, exactly as economists had forecast, a reading that hands neither side of a divided Federal Reserve fresh ammunition before next month's rate decision.

Euronews · Aug 12

Inflation slowed last month as gas prices fell but costs remain elevated

Cost increases continue to outpace average wage growth, maintaining financial pressure on American households managing higher bills for groceries, fuel, and healthcare

The Independent UK · Aug 12

US consumer prices increase as expected in July

U.S. consumer prices saw a slight increase in July, which could impact Federal Reserve rate decisions. Core inflation also gained marginally, following a previous decline in June. Markets had anticipated a higher chance of a September rate hike before this report. However, the Federal Reserve will still review August data…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Inflation Cools to 3.4% as Expected in July: Is This Enough for the Fed? (UPDATED)

Editor’s note: This article was updated to add more context and detail.

Benzinga · Aug 12

Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers

Business leaders and investors face a deepening paradox: Companies are pouring more money into artificial intelligence than ever, but they’re not seeing the gains in productivity that they expect.

The Conversation · Aug 12

CoreWeave boosts 2026 spending plan, beats quarterly estimates on AI demand surge

The AI cloud company also lifted its targets for 2026 revenue and adjusted profit, ‌banking on ⁠a ballooning ⁠order book, after its revenue backlog topped $100 billion in the June quarter.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Woman Says She Has To Check Other Toyota Dealership Before Buying. Then The Salesman Pulls An Unprecedented Move To Keep Her Here

"That's bold."

Motor1 · Aug 12