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Gas Prices Inch Toward a 5-Year Low. What’s Driving the Drop.
A confluence of factors, ranging from an over supply of oil to seasonal patterns, are giving drivers relief at the pump for the holidays.
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U.S. ‘Tech Force’ Aims to Beef Up Federal Expertise, AI Adoption After Purge
The program would hire 1,000 fellows for one- or two-year stints with the federal government, led and mentored by tech managers from the private sector.
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We Tested Tesla’s Latest Full Self-Driving Version. Here’s What We Found.
Tesla’s FSD driver assistance product is currently on version 14. It’s an improvement over prior variants.
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Amazon and 9 More Stocks to Buy for 2026
Our 2025 picks trounced the market. Amazon and Visa are among our choices for next year.
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Stock Futures Drift Lower. A Big Week of Economic Reports Is Coming.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the November jobs report on Tuesday, and the November consumer price index on Thursday. Both updates were delayed by the 43-day government shutdown.
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Jobs and Inflation Data Are Coming. Plus, Micron, Nike, and More Stocks to Watch.
This week brings delayed November jobs and consumer-price data, as well as earnings reports from FedEx, Darden, Accenture, and more.
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Lululemon Stock Surges on CEO Shift. Why Investors Are Cheering the Change.
Some analysts think Calvin McDonald’s departure paves the way for a pivot for the beleaguered activewear company, and its stock.
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National Presto, Garrett Motion See Activist Action
Activists also report to the SEC on Universal Technical Institute, Impinj, Garrett Motion, and NewAmsterdam Pharma.
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The Battle Over Obamacare Is Far From Over. Here's Why.
Lawmakers are still battling over how to address expiring subsidies that help cover the costs of healthcare plans offered through the Affordable Care Act.
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Put Some Eggs in Cal-Maine Foods’ Basket
The company is producing record profits, with shares poised to appreciate by almost 20%.
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Synopsys Stock Gives Back Post-Earnings Gains. Why Timing Is Everything.
The California-based provider of electronic design automation software and semiconductor intellectual property products posted higher-than-expected adjusted earnings per share for its fiscal fourth quarter.
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Paramount Sends Letter to Warner Bros. Shareholders Saying Its Offer Is ‘Superior’
Paramount sent a letter to Warner Bros. shareholders that sets out why the offer it has made to acquire all of Warner Bros. is ‘superior’ to the Warner Bros. transaction with Netflix.
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The 3 Best Tech Stocks to Buy for 2026, According to Our Columnist
When it comes to picking tech stocks, the best products can be more important than valuations.
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Cisco Stock Notches Highest Close Since 2000
Cisco stock closed at a record high for the first time since March 27, 2000.
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JPMorgan Hands $1,000 to Employees Who Earn Less Than $80,000
Many staff members will receive the money in the form of a contribution to their 401(k) plans.
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Cracker Barrel Stock Slips After Earnings. Its Logo Fiasco Lingers.
The homestyle restaurant chain reported October-quarter earnings after Tuesday’s market close.
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GameStop Stock Falls. Bitcoin Is Just Part of the Story.
The videogame retailer and OG meme stock reported revenue of $821 million and earnings of 24 cents a share.
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Casey’s Beats Expectations. The Stock Is Falling.
The company reported earnings of $5.53 a share and revenue of $4.5 billion.
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JPMorgan Stock Sinks on Higher Expense Outlook. Other Banks May Have to Keep Up.
The nation’s largest bank said new growth initiatives, plus inflation, would driving expenses higher in 2026.
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2 Reasons Tech Stocks Are Rising Past AI Worries
Rather than worry about spending on artificial intelligence, investors should take heart from its continued adoption.
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Natural Gas Prices Are a Rollercoaster. The Latest Direction Is Down.
The fallout from all this volatility could hit stocks and consumer bills in the weeks ahead.
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Ares Stock Missed the S&P 500 Cut on Friday. Why It Was Added on Monday.
Ares is one of the largest companies by market capitalization not currently in the S&P 500 index.
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Deere’s Aggressive Business Goals Land With a Thud
Deere hosted an investor event on Monday. Management has some big goals.
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Stock Futures Little Changed. Markets Await Fed’s Decision.
On Wednesday, the Fed will announce its interest rate decision and release the latest Summary of Economic Projections, followed by remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Fed Rate Decision, Oracle, Costco, Broadcom, and More Stocks to Watch
The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to announce a quarter-point interest-rate cut. We’ll also see earnings reports from Toll Brothers, AutoZone, Campbell’s, and more.
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