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On Wednesday's episode of Market Domination, Yahoo Finance Hosts Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton break down the day's biggest stories and the state of the consumer. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) briefly crossed 40,000 for the first time ever. However, IDX Advisors Chief Investment Officer Ben McMillan believes investors should express "cautious optimism." The Supreme Court voted 7-2 to reject attempts to undercut Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funding. The ruling will allow the CFPB to maintain its current funding structure, which some payday lenders and credit access companies felt was unconstitutional. Cannabis stocks are rising after President Joe Biden endorsed the Justice Department's move to reclassify marijuana to a Schedule III drug from a Schedule I. Poseidon Investment Management co-founder Emily Paxhia calls the move "historic" and. breaks down the government's next steps. Shares of Walmart (WMT) are trading higher after the retail giant beat first quarter earnings expectations. Wall Street looks to Walmart as a key indicator of consumer spending, which, following earnings, signals a resilience among inflationary budget pressure. Gradient Investments Senior Portfolio Manager Jeremy Bryan and Catalyst Funds Co-Founder, Chief Investment Officer, and Senior Portfolio Manager David Miller join the show to discuss other stocks performing well in an inflationary environment. This post was written by Melanie Riehl

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Student loans, real estate investing, retirement planning: Wealth!

On today's edition of Wealth! Yahoo Finance host Brad Smith covers some of the biggest stories impacting your personal finance goals. The Department of Education extended the deadline for borrowers to consolidate their student loans from April 30 to June 30. The extension may help more individuals receive much-needed debt relief. Homebuilder confidence dropped in May to 45, down from 51 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. As mortgage rates hover above 7%, many prospective buyers are choosing to sit on the sidelines as they struggle with affordability. Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Co-CEO Lauren Hochfelder joins to discuss how to best invest in real estate, pointing to warehouses as a key growth opportunity. Walmart (WMT) posted its first quarter earnings, topping Wall Street expectations as its e-commerce segment grows. LSEG Director of Consumer Research Jharonne Martis lays out her bull case on the retail giant, believing it continues to provide great value for its customers as consumer spending is under inflationary pressure. Finally, Brad Smith covers how individuals should best prepare for major life events, from big-ticket vacations to retirement. This post was written by Melanie Riehl

Dow Jones breaches 40,000, Walmart earnings, Meta investigation: Morning Brief

On today's episode of The Morning Brief, Yahoo Finance Hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith break down major market news and the trading day ahead. The three major stock market averages (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) opened higher after the S&P 500 closed at a record 5,300 yesterday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average touched 40,000 while the Nasdaq Composite remains relatively flat. Shares of Walmart (WMT) are rising after the retail giant beat analyst first quarter earnings estimates. The company saw same-store sales grow 3.8% while its e-commerce sales popped 22% year over year. The company also raised its full-year sales and profit guidance. Walmart CFO John David Rainey joins the show to break down earnings, pointing to Walmart's value as a key area of success. TD Cowen Senior Research Analyst Oliver Chen says the retail giant is particularly successful because it appeals to both higher- and lower-end consumers. Meanwhile, Meta (META) is under pressure after the European Union announced a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram, citing child safety concerns. The company told Yahoo Finance, "We want young people to have safe, age-appropriate experiences online and have spent a decade developing more than 50 tools and policies designed to protect them. This is a challenge the whole industry is facing, and we look forward to sharing details of our work with the European Commission." More than 90% of S&P 500 companies have reported their latest quarterly earnings. Goldman Sachs Chief US Equity Strategist David Kostin breaks down three themes that dominated this quarter: artificial intelligence, the US consumer, and cost controls. Dow Inc. (DOW) CFO Jeff Tate joins to discuss the manufacturing materials company's growth and how it fits into the AI picture. This post was written by Melanie Riehl

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