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Colleges raced to build massive computer-science departments. Now the boom is turning to bust.

Colleges raced to build massive computer-science departments. Now the boom is turning to bust.

“Computer science isn’t the ticket to the American dream like people thought it was.”...

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Tech stocks stumbled. Now comes a crucial week for Wall Street.

Tech stocks stumbled. Now comes a crucial week for Wall Street.

A wave of corporate results that could help determine whether the stock-market rally has more room to run — or whether i...

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‘My husband suffered a massive stroke at 53’: I’m 64 and will rent for the rest of my life — but I’m still hopeful

‘My husband suffered a massive stroke at 53’: I’m 64 and will rent for the rest of my life — but I’m still hopeful

“Ill-timed circumstances can change our financial future in unexpected ways.”...

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The S&P 500 is masking a hidden market pullback. Why Morgan Stanley says an index retreat would signal a buying opportunity.

The S&P 500 is masking a hidden market pullback. Why Morgan Stanley says an index retreat would signal a buying opportunity.

Since mid-summer portfolio managers have been emphasizing free cash flow, profitability, high margins, strong balance sh...

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Big tech is wobbling. Goldman Sachs says it’s time to buy these 23 unloved stocks instead.

Big tech is wobbling. Goldman Sachs says it’s time to buy these 23 unloved stocks instead.

Goldman Sachs says consumer-facing laggard stocks are the best way forward as earnings growth is set to slow next year a...

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France and the U.S. share the same debt trap. Only one has a global lifeline.

France and the U.S. share the same debt trap. Only one has a global lifeline.

France and the U.S. have similar debt dynamics....

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Kelly Clarkson’s expensive purchases: A multi-million dollar real-estate portfolio that spans the country

Kelly Clarkson’s expensive purchases: A multi-million dollar real-estate portfolio that spans the country

From a sprawling waterfront mansion in Tennessee and a lavish California estate to a cozy Montana ranch, Kelly Clarkson ...

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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love goes the extra mile to protect the land around $43 million Lake Tahoe estate

The Beach Boys’ Mike Love goes the extra mile to protect the land around $43 million Lake Tahoe estate

Beach Boys star Mike Love has revealed the extraordinary lengths he went to preserve the natural beauty surrounding his ...

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These surprising stocks could be some of the biggest drivers of S&P 500 earnings growth

These surprising stocks could be some of the biggest drivers of S&P 500 earnings growth

Boeing, Meta and EchoStar recorded steep charges and expenses a year ago, which are expected to make this latest quarter...

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Stocks are heading for a high-stakes showdown, as strong earnings collide with rising borrowing costs

Stocks are heading for a high-stakes showdown, as strong earnings collide with rising borrowing costs

The idea that the AI trade has been mostly immune to rising bond yields isn’t quite right, one strategist notes....

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There is a silent market rotation inside the S&P 500 that’s warning of more weakness ahead

There is a silent market rotation inside the S&P 500 that’s warning of more weakness ahead

A “triple-top” reversal chart pattern is pointing to a period of underperformance for the S&P 500 — perhaps a long o...

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Meet the home buyers totally unfazed by 7% mortgage rates

Meet the home buyers totally unfazed by 7% mortgage rates

Individual investors and second-home buyers accounted for 1 in 5 home purchases in September — the highest share in a li...

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Influencers and biohackers swear by fasting. Here’s what the science says.

Influencers and biohackers swear by fasting. Here’s what the science says.

Fasting can help some people reduce how many calories they eat — but it’s not “effortless” as some would have you believ...

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Silver’s recent 50% drop from a record high hints that an economic slowdown looms

Silver’s recent 50% drop from a record high hints that an economic slowdown looms

There’s a relatively off-the-radar commodity that can provide hints on where the economy is headed — and it’s seen its v...

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Microsoft, Shopify and 3 more AI stocks that are favorite Wall Street earnings plays

Microsoft, Shopify and 3 more AI stocks that are favorite Wall Street earnings plays

As earnings season kicks off, select tech companies have the opportunity to deliver big positive surprises for investors...

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It was another great week for the average stock as market leadership shifts away from tech

It was another great week for the average stock as market leadership shifts away from tech

The S&P 500’s tech sector just had its worst week in a year and a half, while an equal-weighted version of the index...

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Fed interest-rate decision this month is a closer call than markets think

Fed interest-rate decision this month is a closer call than markets think

Here are some of the arguments against a Fed rate hike — and why some economists disagree with them....

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Nowhere to hide: Tech selloff hits software and chip stocks alike

Nowhere to hide: Tech selloff hits software and chip stocks alike

The software and semiconductor sectors haven’t been trading in tandem much this year, but they collectively fell Friday ...

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This Senate race where data centers are a crucial issue has more spending than any other midterm clash

This Senate race where data centers are a crucial issue has more spending than any other midterm clash

Money is pouring in and funding intense, negative ads: “It’s everywhere, and you can’t escape it.”...

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Don’t buy this dip: Several signs suggest there’s more pain ahead for tech stocks

Don’t buy this dip: Several signs suggest there’s more pain ahead for tech stocks

Thinking of buying the dip in technology stocks? The Nasdaq Composite’s technical outlook suggests don’t do it — at leas...

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EchoStar’s stock looks like a stealthy way to ride the SpaceX wave, J.P. Morgan says

EchoStar’s stock looks like a stealthy way to ride the SpaceX wave, J.P. Morgan says

Investors aren’t giving EchoStar enough credit for the value of its future SpaceX stake or its potential to strike more ...

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AI investors have woken up to the bond market’s warning signs

AI investors have woken up to the bond market’s warning signs

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Could an Anthropic IPO put your 401(k) at risk? The AI safety debate hits a new dimension.

Could an Anthropic IPO put your 401(k) at risk? The AI safety debate hits a new dimension.

Anthropic and New York City’s comptroller have opened a line of communication to discuss “existential risks” posed by AI...

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Welcome to the ‘AI burnout trade’ — as investors grow tired of debating tech’s promises

Welcome to the ‘AI burnout trade’ — as investors grow tired of debating tech’s promises

AI is likely to pay off eventually, but investors are getting sick of all the hand-wringing over near-term returns, anal...

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Here’s how the Fed should reveal its outlook for the economy

Here’s how the Fed should reveal its outlook for the economy

As Chairman Kevin Warsh looks to revamp the central bank’s communication strategy, the dot plot is ripe for change....

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Elon Musk may have just taken a major step toward consolidating his empire

Elon Musk may have just taken a major step toward consolidating his empire

Tesla’s newly unveiled flying sports car, which features SpaceX rocket thrusters, could help Musk push for a merger betw...

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Many of 2026’s hottest stocks have seen dramatic comedowns this week

Many of 2026’s hottest stocks have seen dramatic comedowns this week

Many of the best-performing stocks of 2026 fell this week, while this year’s biggest losers also changed course,...

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Retiring abroad? Don’t cut these financial ties to the U.S.

Retiring abroad? Don’t cut these financial ties to the U.S.

Think carefully about your Social Security, Medicare, credit cards and bank accounts before picking your new home overse...

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The stock market has already crashed: Why a Wall Street veteran says Nike is the ultimate turnaround trade.

The stock market has already crashed: Why a Wall Street veteran says Nike is the ultimate turnaround trade.

Larry McDonald says the S&P 500’s record chasing is hiding lots of companies with sliding stocks. He has ideas on ho...

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A stock-market ‘sell’ signal has been silenced — but these Bank of America strategists say it’s too early to buy

A stock-market ‘sell’ signal has been silenced — but these Bank of America strategists say it’s too early to buy

Even though October’s correction has brought about some relief for bond markets and revivified the rate sensitive sector...

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Is Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo worth $2,000? See how it stacks up against other foldable phones.

Is Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo worth $2,000? See how it stacks up against other foldable phones.

Preorders for the iPhone Duo began Friday, marking Apple’s debut in a foldable phone market largely dominated by Samsung...

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Can a $55,000-plus robot load the dishwasher? Inside my afternoon with two humanoid housekeepers.

Can a $55,000-plus robot load the dishwasher? Inside my afternoon with two humanoid housekeepers.

Tau Robotics’ humanoids vacuumed my floors and wiped my counters — with some help from humans behind the scenes...

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Nearly 40% of the S&P 500 is in a bear market. Here are 10 of those stocks that analysts say can gain up to 81%.

Nearly 40% of the S&P 500 is in a bear market. Here are 10 of those stocks that analysts say can gain up to 81%.

The S&P 500’s strong overall performance reflects its heavy weighting at the top. Under the surface, more than a thi...

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The best of the AI trade could be behind us. Here’s how to prepare, according to Barclays

The best of the AI trade could be behind us. Here’s how to prepare, according to Barclays

The London-headquartered bank recommends holding on to big tech stocks ahead of their earnings, but has a preference for...

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‘It’s a wait-and-see situation’: I’m 63 and diagnosed with lymphoma. Should I take my Social Security next year?

‘It’s a wait-and-see situation’: I’m 63 and diagnosed with lymphoma. Should I take my Social Security next year?

“My plan is to continue working as long as I’m able to do so and invest my Social Security benefits while I’m still earn...

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Here are the key things Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said — and didn’t say — while Americans were sleeping Thursday night

Here are the key things Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said — and didn’t say — while Americans were sleeping Thursday night

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh had an opportunity Thursday night to shape expectations heading into the central bank’...

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Tesla finally delivers on its promise to create a flying car

Tesla finally delivers on its promise to create a flying car

Tesla’s demonstration of a levitating Roadster sports car was “an engineering flex with no commercial value beyond embar...

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Pepsi loses more ground in the soda wars, as KFC switches to Coke

Pepsi loses more ground in the soda wars, as KFC switches to Coke

As more people switch to Coke, some analysts are getting more worried about the state of archrival Pepsi....

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How a midterm sweep by Democrats could turn this tech selloff into a tech crash

How a midterm sweep by Democrats could turn this tech selloff into a tech crash

Popular AI names are under pressure again this week — but the pain could worsen after the Nov. 3 election....

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Don’t ditch tech stocks just yet. Make these moves to take advantage of the latest AI reset.

Don’t ditch tech stocks just yet. Make these moves to take advantage of the latest AI reset.

Investors have a ‘love-hate relationship’ with tech stocks now — and experts recommend selectively hunting for bargains ...

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