S&P 500 5,708.75 -0.93% Dow 30 42,156.97 -0.41% Nasdaq 17,910.36 -1.53% Russell 2000 2,197.03 -1.48% Crude Oil 70.76 +1.33% Gold 2,684.80 -0.20% Silver 31.72 -0.09% EUR/USD 1.1072 -0.5979% 10-Yr Bond 3.7430 -1.55% Vix 19.26 +15.12% GBP/USD 1.3284 -0.6815% USD/JPY 143.5440 -0.0258% undefined 60,937.60 -4.29% CMC Crypto 200 1,308.28 0.00% FTSE 100 8,276.65 +0.48% Nikkei 225 38,651.97 +1.93% SURVEY Tell us what you think of 3 key Donald Trump economic policy proposals Stocks slide, oil jumps as Middle East tension escalates The Nasdaq led the declines, down about 1%. Oil jumped as Iran launched a missile attack at Israel. Yahoo Finance • 38 minutes ago ES=F -0.96% ^IXIC -1.53% CVS is weighing a breakup. What does it mean for the industry? Calif. wants to end guessing games, bans 'sell by' food labels JOLTS data 'masks' signals of weak labor market Newman: Wider Mideast war doesn't have to mean oil will stop flowing Stock market is having its best year since 1997 Nike stock tumbles as revenue falls short of Wall Street estimates Samsung to cut thousands of jobs amid AI struggles Oil prices jump after Iran launches missile attack at Israel Biden has few good options to handle port strike Latest Biden scolds ocean carriers for not paying dockworkers ‘fair’ wages Details from New Mexico's lawsuit against Snap show site failed to act on reports of sextortion Carlyle-backed StandardAero prices IPO above range to raise $1.44 billion, sources say S&P downgrades Israel's rating to 'A' Brazil on Cusp of Investment Grade After Moody’s Upgrade Ares Nears Buyout of Form Technologies With $1 Billion Financing Escalating Middle East tensions spook investors Nike's quarterly sales and profits slump as it faces shoppers' sluggish demand for its products Popular Are You A 'Rich' Retiree? Here's The Net Worth And Income You Need To Be In The Top 10% Nvidia Is No Longer The Top S&P 500 Stock In 2024. Meet The New King. Jamie Dimon says the 'Buffett Rule' approach to taxing the wealthy could solve America's debt problem Prediction: 3 Market-Leading Stocks That May Plunge if Donald Trump Wins in November Charlie Munger Gave His Family Fortune To 'Chinese Warren Buffett' – He Flipped It Into $400 Million: 'Backed Up The Truck And Made A Killing' Analyst Report: Northern Trust Corporation 'Diversification For Idiots?' – Valuation Guru Challenges Charlie Munger's Thoughts on Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket on CNBC Yahoo Finance marks 50 years of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act Yahoo Finance celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, a landmark law that granted women the right to obtain credit independently of their male relatives. This legislation is widely seen as a crucial step in empowering women to take control of their finances and build wealth. “It's so important to recognize that financial independence is not solely based on the amount of money you have,” says Jamila Souffrant, personal finance educator and author. “But the access to tools and things that help you achieve freedom and autonomy in your life.” Lorna Sabbia, Bank of America head of workplace benefits adds, “Because of this act, I have a bank account, and I have my own credit score. I'm empowered now to use financial planning tools. I'm confident about investing. All of those things are really great things.” A study by Mastercard highlights the importance of early access to financial tools for long-term success. Consumers who gained access to debit and credit cards within the first three to six months of opening a bank account were able to achieve "financial health"—including access to loans and investments—within two years, much faster than those who relied solely on debit or prepaid cards. “This access and making sure then that you get comfort with the tools is really, really important to our progress,” adds Bonita Sawhney, Mastercard Global Head of Consumer products and processing. In terms of paying it forward to the next generation, Mastercard spends a great deal of time focusing on the Gen Z consumer. “They are the generation of the future. They're our workforce going forward,” notes Sawhney. “They're not in traditional; they're not learning through traditional means. They are on social media...It's important for us to find ways to ensure they're getting trusted and safe information.” “We have to speak their language in the methods in which they understand and don't be afraid to, to speak plainly,” emphasized Souffrant. While women have come a long way, there is still more to be done to level the playing field, including addressing the pay gap. “It always starts with that pay gap because it does balloon into a wealth gap,” adds Sabbia.This post was written by John Tejada. 04:24 Markets lower on first trading day of Q4 05:20 How to play tech amid recent volatility 01:19 ADP data, FedSpeak, Tesla Q3 deliveries: What to watch 03:26 Why investors can't adjust portfolios in 'a meaningful way' Investment Ideas Build Your Wealth View More More News