Stock market today: Stocks mixed after retail sales tumble

While stocks have recouped some of the CPI-fueled losses, investors are wondering whether the rout was a one-off.

• Stocks Open Modestly Higher

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  Dow Rises, Nasdaq Slips After Weaker-Than-Expected Retail Data

  The Wall Street Journal

Unhappy with your Medicare Advantage plan? There's time to switch but also rules to know

Medicare Advantage open enrollment lasts until March 31. Before you decide to switch plans, there are some rules to be aware of.

Mortgage rates hover around 7% — is this a good time to buy a house?

It's rarely easy to buy a home. And if you can find a house you love, the question becomes: Is now a good time to buy?

Mortgage rates rise on higher inflation, dimmed rate cut hopes

Mortgage rates rose following a hotter-than-expected inflation report. The average 30-year loan remains near 7%.

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  Average long-term US mortgage rate rose this week to 6.77%, highest level in 10 weeks

  Associated Press Finance
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  Buckle Up, Home Buyers. Mortgage Rates Are Climbing.

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