Alive & Well, Apple’s App Store Move, and the Refi Boom

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Alive & Well, Apple’s App Store Move, and the Refi Boom

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Despite warnings from some high-profile investors this week, Bank of America says don’t worry, the Bull Market is alive and well. Are they right? We’ll ask.Plus, Apple issues new rules for the App Store and it’s sending the streaming stocks lower. We look at what’s changing and who’s impacted the most.And, a record number of Americans could be saving as much as $500 a month on their mortgage but they aren’t. We look at why and whether you could be one of them.

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