In today's episode, we explore Dollar General's impressive stock surge following strong financial results, South Korea's political landscape transformation with Lee Jae-myung's election victory, and the implications of rising U.S. mortgage rates due to Moody's credit downgrade. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.

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