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Data Center Politics Get Messy. Billions in Tech Investments Are on the Line.

The method PJM uses to deal with data centers could serve as a model for much of the country.

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Strategy Stock Is Scary. Its Preferred Might Be Worth a Look.

Shares of the “crypto treasury” company have lost more than half their value over the past year. The income plays could be worth a look.

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Retirees, Don’t Get Carried Away by Nvidia. Do This Instead.

Retirees have less wiggle room to weather volatility than younger investors, and it’s important to make sure your portfolio can withstand the stock market bumps.

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Kugler Stock Trades Stir More Controversy at the Fed. Don’t Tie It to the Cook Case.

Former Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler’s departure presumably shows how the Fed responds to rules violations. The allegations against Fed governor Lisa Cook fall outside that category.

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This Drugmaker Is Too Cheap to Ignore. Why Bristol Is a Buy.

Bristol Myers Squibb trades at seven times earnings, with multiple growth drivers.

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Bond Markets Have Europe’s Biggest Economies in a Bind. Why It’s a Warning for Trump.

The U.K. government has been struggling to plug a fiscal hole, shying away from both tax hikes and spending cuts.

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Warren Buffett Knew Google Was a Smart Investment. Berkshire Waited 8 Years to Buy.

Berkshire’s CEO Warren Biffett, and Vice Chairman Charlie Munger talked about the power and probability of Alphabet back in 2017.

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Tiny Stocks From Asia Are Flooding U.S. Markets. Why You Should Steer Clear.

Dozens of small companies incorporated in Caribbean tax havens and operating in China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia have flooded onto the Nasdaq stock exchange over the past few years.

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How to Get Workers Back to the Office? Fresh Air, Bees, and Farmers Markets.

Companies are building workplaces with clean air, restaurants, even farmers markets to entice reluctant employees.

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Why Walmart’s Incoming CEO Has a Head Start on Target’s New Leader

Both retailers are promoting longtime insiders to the top job next year. One is inheriting a robust foundation while the other must untangle a knot of operational issues.

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The Stock Market Is Cratering. These Charts Explain Why.

All three major U.S. indexes are down from peaks hit this fall.

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Low-Income Americans Are Struggling. The Economy Is Hammering Them.

The nation’s biggest banks are focused on the deteriorating finances of low-income earners, nearly a third of whom now live paycheck to paycheck.

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What Is the K-Shaped Economy, and Why Is It a Problem?

The U.S. economy has grown increasingly bifurcated, with spending largely dependent on affluent households. Companies, and the Fed, are concerned.

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This Coconut Water Company Has Room to Grow. So Do Its Shares.

International expansion provides a catalyst for Vita Coco stock to move higher.

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Seniors: Act Now to Squeeze the Most From a Big New Tax Break

Republicans’ new tax law includes a $6,000 deduction for seniors. Here’s how to qualify.

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AI Data Centers Need More Power Right Now. These Companies Can Deliver It.

A new group of players in the AI power race are posting huge stocks gains. Their futures look bright.

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Airline and Hotel Stocks Will Feel the Shutdown Pain Long After the Government Reopens

Major carriers and industry groups warn that air travel cannot immediately return to full capacity following a deal to reopen the government.

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Concierge Medicine Is Booming. Should You Join the VIP Club?

The membership clubs charge annual fees for access to doctors, extra testing, and perks like an Oura ring. Are they worth the cost?

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Rate Cuts Aren’t Helping Poorer Families. It’s a Bad Sign for Consumer Spending.

The Federal Reserve’s policy tools can’t offer lower-income households immediate relief from inflation or stunted wage growth.

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The Fed Might Not Get Key Data for the December Meeting—Even if the Shutdown Ends This Week

The September jobs report will be the first post-shutdown release the public sees. Some October data may not arrive until mid-December.

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Visa and Mastercard Strike a Fee Deal. The Winners and Losers.

The agreement would allow merchants to lower fees and reject certain credit cards. But what does it mean for the stocks—and shoppers.

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5 Charts Explain the Labor Market

From growth in payrolls to subdued jobless claims, the latest data suggest a stable employment picture.

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Handling Your Aging Parents’ Finances Is Hard. This Book Can Help.

Nearly 60 million Americans care for an adult with a complex medical condition or disability.

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More Adult Kids Are Moving Back Home. How to Make It Work.

Who pays for what should be clear to everybody before money matters take a toll on the household. Boundaries are important.

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AI Won’t Be Your Doctor. It Could Make You a Better Patient.

Artificial intelligence is better than Google or WebMD and could help your doctor be more efficient, but don’t skip an office visit.

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