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The net worth of households and non-profit groups rose about $200 billion to $169.4 trillion in the fourth quarter of last year, the U.S. central bank said in its quarterly U.S. financial accounts report, as a drop in the value of real estate trimmed gains from equities. Stock market holdings, the biggest component of household net worth, rose about $300 billion to $56 trillion in value, while household real estate, the second-biggest component, fell about $400 billion to $48.1 trillion. The S&P 1500 Composite index, which encompasses the vast majority of the U.S. stock market, gained 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Mortgage rates barely moved despite a volatile few days in the stock market. The average rate on a 30-year loan stood at 6.65%, according to Freddie Mac.

The fast-casual restaurant industry is hanging in there amid rising recession fears.

Sunnova Energy International reportedly is looking to restructure its debt, and that may include filing for bankruptcy protection.

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Foreigners added nearly $16 billion to their emerging market portfolios in February, with investors loading up on Chinese stocks as well as debt across developing economies, a report from a finance trade group said on Thursday. Chinese stocks sucked in $11.2 billion, but selling elsewhere meant emerging market equity portfolios saw a net outflow of $2.1 billion last month. The picture was the reverse in fixed income, where Chinese bonds posted a $15.1 billion outflow even as emerging market debt elsewhere raked in $33.2 billion.

Turmoil on Wall Street is keeping financial planners’ phones ringing as 401(k) holders watch their retirement account balances fall with the stock markets they’re tied to.

Model train maker Hornby is to quit the ailing London stock market after hiring the Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley as an adviser.

Microsoft, Intel upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls