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When Joseph Stalin seized control in the mid-1920s, he stamped out every hint of opposition, jailing, starving, outright murdering millions of citizens to tighten his grip on power.

Still, whether you’re new to investing or are a longtime saver, there may be times when you could benefit from a financial adviser, as a sounding board for your own plans if not outright guidance.

These worms, still common today, bore into the shells of mussels and oysters but typically don't kill their hosts outright.

Usually, bonds do better when the economy is slowing down, if not outright falling into recession.

At least four activist investors held stakes in Kenvue’s shares, betting on a turnaround of the company’s operations or an outright sale.