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Why a global bank is slashing thousands of jobs — and what the Fed says about AI replacing workers
Barclays on Thursday said it’s cutting 5,000 jobs, about 5% of its workforce, as the bank relies on artificial intelligence to perform back-office tasks....
5 days ago
Top HSBC strategist has a warning for retail investors chasing the AI rally
Maxx Kettner, HSBC’s chief multiasset strategist, says the investors need to understand the goal posts are constantly moving with AI investing....
5 days ago
My father-in-law, 81, sold his $75,000 home and paid off his daughter’s $50,000 debt. What happens to him now?
“Nothing has been set aside for his needs.”...
6 days ago
The Social Security Administration wants more babies signed up for ‘Trump accounts.’ But there’s still a catch.
Social Security is looking to reverse an initially slow uptake on Trump accounts...
6 days ago
This wonky maneuver kept Mark Zuckerberg from fleeing a California billionaire tax
Facing a potentially giant tax bill that could threaten his voting power, Zuckerberg was days away from listing his Palo Alto home when Meta agreed to create a new class of stock....
6 days ago
Tesla’s stock falls as Elon Musk leaves investors wanting more
SpaceX merger commentary is arguably the biggest thing on the minds of Tesla investors right now — and Musk had nothing new to offer on Wednesday....
6 days ago
Meta’s stock rises as investors glimpse an opportunity that could dwarf the ad business
Meta’s core advertising business delivered a strong quarter, but investors are eyeing promising new businesses around the Muse personal assistant...
6 days ago
Why investors should be skeptical of a potential Tesla-SpaceX merger
Wall Street is all abuzz over a possible merger between Tesla and SpaceX. But there is a high probability that such a merger would be a bad idea....
6 days ago
Oil is now flowing out of the Persian Gulf like before the Iran war. Why prices may still not come down anytime soon.
Oil flows out of the Persian Gulf in October nearly returned to levels seen before the start of the Iran war, but traders remain wary about a fragile recovery....
6 days ago
7 healthcare stocks that stand out as investors pay up for the sector
Investors have pushed the healthcare sector to a record high, and some favored stocks have high projected revenue growth rates through 2028....
6 days ago
Trump says data centers should generate their own electricity — but experts say only states can mandate that
The president’s statement comes as a voter backlash against the facilities intensifies ahead of the midterm elections....
6 days ago
Moderna is about to release the trial results for its cancer vaccine. A lot is riding on this data.
Moderna is one of the hottest stocks of the year because of its custom cancer treatment. Full Phase 3 data are set to be revealed this weekend....
6 days ago
SpaceX’s massive AI targets will test the limits of reality
As Elon Musk aims to increase SpaceX’s computing capacity exponentially, he’ll face challenges related to funding, power supply and simply securing sufficient chips....
6 days ago
‘Super’ El Niño may soon make your coffee super expensive
Agricultural markets around the world are already dealing with record-high diesel prices and high fertilizer costs. A “super” El Niño is almost guaranteed to make matters worse for farmers and consume...
6 days ago
Medicare is a bargain. What America can’t afford is private health insurance.
Private insurance costs way more for the same results — or worse....
6 days ago
Polymarket traders see a 10% chance the AI bubble bursts before New Year’s Day
For investors worried that the runaway artificial-intelligence trade might be about to hit the skids, prediction markets are already starting to reflect that anxiety....
6 days ago
Heckler disrupts Nvidia CEO Huang’s speech at Berlin conference
The person shouted something that could not be heard on the company’s livestream about 20 minutes into the address, before being removed from the auditorium....
6 days ago
Musk says he’s exploring a SpaceX-Tesla megamerger. What would a combined company be worth?
SpaceX and Super Micro Computer help revive Wall Street’s flagging enthusiasm, with more key earnings on tap....
6 days ago
In the battle for AI supremacy, China is only six months behind the U.S — but that means it’s winning, says former Google CEO
AI is not a bubble, says Google’s former CEO. It’s real growth, real money, real customers paying for something useful....
6 days ago
We have a $300,000 mortgage with a 2.75% interest rate. I want to pay it off. My husband says I’m crazy. Who’s right?
“I don’t want to enter retirement owing six figures when we have the cash to clear it.”...
6 days ago
George Foreman’s lavish Texas estate with 50-car garage is listed for $6 million
The sprawling Texas estate where boxing legend George Foreman spent the final decades of his life has hit the market for $6 million—offering a rare glimpse inside the private world of the heavyweight ...
6 days ago
AI stocks are probably in a bubble — but might be worth holding onto, says Citadel’s Ken Griffin
Investors are for sure facing “bubbles,” but Ken Griffin isn’t telling investors to dump those stocks/...
6 days ago
Bull markets tend to peak with a whimper, not a bang — but a 15% correction for the S&P 500 may be next
Unlike bear-market bottoms, which typically end with a spasm of despair as traders throw in the towel, bull-market tops are far more gradual and less dramatic....
1 week ago
Why SpaceX’s stock is surging — and lifting the broader AI universe along with it
SpaceX just gave Wall Street a big reason to believe in the AI boom as demand for its computing power is off the charts....
1 week ago
Super Micro’s stock soars after surprise update — with Dell and HPE shares joining the rally
Super Micro unexpectedly disclosed that its revenue and profitability could be much stronger than originally anticipated....
1 week ago
Walmart takes aim at Amazon and Costco with new membership program — but is it a good deal?
Some analysts question whether people will actually take advantage of Walmart’s new bundle, and how easy it is to make sense of the benefits....
1 week ago
Netflix vows to revive viewership trends, but investors hit ‘sell’ on the stock
Streaming service cites “intense competition’ and acknowledges ‘some investor concern about our view hours growth.”...
1 week ago
The Social Security Administration corrected millions of records, and says there’s more to fix
In an effort to thwart fraud, the Social Security Administration said it has fixed millions of records and is working on correcting millions more....
1 week ago
Wall Street researchers just used Claude to design a drug. The experiment has spawned a new investment thesis.
For years, artificial-intelligence evangelists have boasted about the technology’s capacity to revolutionize drug development and medical research....
1 week ago
Here’s what matters most to Tesla investors heading into earnings
Financial results are somewhat of a sideshow for an investor base eagerly awaiting updates on robotaxis, robots — and the cost of all that....
1 week ago
Investors’ search for safety has made toothpaste stocks more expensive than tech
Wall Street is fleeing tech for toothpaste and shampoo. Even those stocks are getting expensive....
1 week ago
It’s not just California’s billionaire tax. Wealth is on the ballot in the midterm elections.
Several states are dealing with ballot measures tied to taxing the rich — and there may be even more initiatives on this front in 2028....
1 week ago
Looking for AI stocks that are still cheap? Consider these two under-the-radar picks.
Simon King of Saturna Capital names two stocks tied to base metals, for investors who want to look beyond the beaten path for AI-related trades....
1 week ago
It’s no secret what the best financial advice for retirement is — but most people ignore it anyway
Research can prove a lot of facts, but that doesn’t mean it changes how people act....
1 week ago
Elon Musk promised a SpaceX share to every kid in America — don’t hold your breath
Trick or treat? Musk has a long record of saying things have little relation to reality....
1 week ago
Is your annuity really guaranteed? Read this before you buy one.
The payout of the annuity you just bought or renewed may be less than advertised, so there are questions you can ask before you sign anything to make sure what you’ll get....
1 week ago
Here’s why GM’s stock is having its worst day in over a year
The automaker lowered its full-year profit expectations as it plans to pause some truck production....
1 week ago
Pending home sales sink to 25-year low as buyers flee high mortgage rates
Contract signings to purchase homes fell in September to the lowest level on record, as buyers fled the housing market in the wake of the average 30-year mortgage rate crossing over 7%....
1 week ago
Money-saving tips to cope with higher prices — from our readers
I asked people what they’re doing to make life more affordable today. I’ll definitely be trying some of these....
1 week ago
Salesforce gets a chilly investor response to a $6 billion deal at a 58% premium
Salesforce said on Tuesday that it is making a nearly $6 billion acquisition at a 58% premium, but Wall Street’s response was frosty....
1 week ago
Meet the college students trying to reverse an obscure ban on trading onion futures
In the U.S., investors can legally trade futures contracts tied to all sorts of commodities, from pork bellies to oil to the computing power needed to power artificial-intelligence models....
1 week ago
Meta is back on offense — and its next move could signal higher AI spending across Big Tech
Meta could be the first major tech company this earnings season to foreshadow higher-than-expected AI costs for next year....
1 week ago
Credit markets have entered uncharted territory as the riskiest junk bonds send a warning to investors
Credit markets are sending unusually mixed messages to investors right now, and it’s making some people nervous....
1 week ago
The AI boom is getting all the attention. We’re about to find out how the rest of the economy is holding up.
Earnings season shifts into higher gear, with fresh clues about consumer spending and the health of corporate America beyond the tech sector....
1 week ago
Why smaller stocks face worse prospects than the S&P 500 in the coming years
The Value Line Median Appreciation Potential has a good record forecasting smaller stocks’ returns. And the next four years look bearish....
1 week ago
Strategist Tom Lee says he’s buying the AI stock dip, and Cisco holds the key
Strategist Tom Lee says investors should not shrink from the pullback in stocks surrounding AI investment fears. He points to Cisco’s history as one reason to buy....
1 week ago
South Korean IPO flop is the latest in a string of disappointments for the global AI trade
October alone has witnessed the shelving of three separate flotations planned for data-center providers, backed by AI powerhouses like Nvidia, Blackstone and SoftBank. Investors are not convinced of t...
1 week ago
My unmarried partner of 17 years left me his $1.1 million home. His three children are livid. Should I share my inheritance?
“I never paid rent, although I put about $45,000 toward a new kitchen and a roof.”...
1 week ago
The multi-million dollar real estate portfolio of Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld
Josh Allen reached another milestone in his NFL career, but his life away from football is equally impressive—including the real estate portfolio he shares with his actress wife, Hailee Steinfeld....
1 week ago
It’s a rough housing market, and Goldman Sachs expects it to get worse
As bad as it is for the housing market — starts and transactions basically flat for the last three years with mortgage rates over 7%— it can get still get worse....
1 week ago
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