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The University of Michigan's preliminary reading on the overall index of consumer sentiment came in at 67.8 this month, compared to a final reading of 66.4 in July. The survey noted that for consumers surveyed, sentiment for Democrats jumped 6% in the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for president. The survey showed 41% of consumers viewed Harris as the better candidate for the economy, while 38% chose Republican nominee Donald Trump.

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The total market cap of the fourteen publicly listed mining stocks the bank tracks fell 18% since the end of last month, the report said.

There's nothing like a double beat on quarterly earnings to attract the right kind of attention from investors.

The company is transforming into a leaner operation, and one pundit thinks that's a big step in the right direction.

H&R Block shares are soaring Friday, a day after the tax-prep firm reported better-than-forecast fourth-quarter results, a dividend increase, and a $1.5 billion buyback program.

Where estimates-beating companies go, price target-raising analysts follow.