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Why Americans are outraged over health insurance — and what could change

The shooting of Brian Thompson has unleashed a torrent pent-up of anger towards insurers, renewed calls for reform and reignited a debate over U.S. health care

Dec. 19 - Business

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday

Wall Street was looking at a higher open after the Dow closed lower for the ninth straight session for the first time since 1978.

Dec. 18 - Business

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

The takeaway from Broadcom's earnings: There's insatiable demand for AI chips from the tech titans.

Dec. 13 - Business

Tesla shares close at record high, boosted by 69% pop since Trump election victory

Tesla's stock topped its 2021 high on Wednesday, as investor optimism increases heading into Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Dec. 11 - Business

If Trump wants to kill inflation, the first thing he needs to do is get more homes built

If President-elect Donald Trump is going to push inflation back down to a more tolerable level, he will need help from housing costs.

Dec. 11 - Business

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday

Inflation for November came in as expected. Plus, General Motors called it quits on Cruise.

Dec. 11 - Business

Greece's ghost towns offer a glimpse of a country struggling with 'existential' population collapse

Years of declining births, economic hardship and mass emigration have left huge swathes of Greece vacant, creating fresh concerns for the country.

Dec. 11 - Business

From 'Fortnite' to 'Hogwarts Legacy': One university fuels Utah's $2 billion video game industry

Utah's video game industry has surged more than 230% in a decade and added an estimated $2.6 billion to the state's economy in 2024.

Dec. 10 - Business

Travel is finally back — and an era of huge growth is upon us

U.N. Tourism says international arrivals will fully recover this month, marking an end to years of recovery efforts stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dec. 10 - Business

Assad dynasty collapses in Syria as rebel forces claim Damascus

The defense forces of the Russia and Iran-backed Assad government have been struggling to stave off the lightning advance of rebel forces.

Dec. 9 - Business

Jaguar reveals 'Type 00' concept car, first under controversial new brand identity

Famed British carmaker Jaguar revealed its new vehicle design direction Monday night with the introduction of an all-electric concept car called "Type 00."

Dec. 2 - Business

Here's why Americans traveling to Europe may find bargains in 2025

Economists expect the euro to hit parity with the U.S. dollar next year, partly due to tariffs that President-elect Donald Trump may impose.

Nov. 30 - Business

Bitcoin bounces back above $96,000 as investors eye $100,000 milestone heading into Thanksgiving holiday

Bitcoin climbed back over $96,000 on Wednesday following a pullback this week from its recent record.

Nov. 27 - Business

Meta gains for a third straight year depend on things the company can and can't control

A big question mark in 2025 is politics.

2h - Business

The IRS is sending up to $1,400 to 1 million Americans—how to know if you qualify

In a surprise move, the IRS is automatically sending stimulus checks to qualified tax filers who haven't already received them.

3d - Business

Was Friday's double dose of good news a turning point for the stock market?

Friday's stock market rally was not enough to overcome last Wednesday's Fed-driven plunge.

3d - Business

Private equity looks to buy in to college sports

Schools with the most valuable athletic programs, and the strongest football performance, sit in the best position to capitalize.

Dec. 19 - Business

American homeowners are wasting more space than ever before

The number of extra bedrooms — defined as a bedroom in excess of the number of people in a home, and even including one for an office — has reached a new high.

Dec. 18 - Business

4 money experts reveal how to reflect on your personal finances — and set goals for 2025

Feeling guilt about how much you spent this year? Four financial experts have advice that could help you hit your money goals in 2025.

Dec. 18 - Business

There's still time to slash your 2024 tax bill with these last-minute moves

You still have time to lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund before January, according to financial advisors. Here's what investors need to know.

Dec. 16 - Business

Trump's tax plan is uncertain for 2025 — here are key lessons from his 2017 tax overhaul

Trillions in Trump's tax cuts will expire after 2025 without action from Congress. Here are key lessons from his 2017 tax overhaul.

Dec. 14 - Business

Gen Z to the rescue? How malls are winning over a generation of in-person shoppers

Mall owners and retailers are trying to capitalize as teens and twenty-somethings show about as much interest in shopping in person as baby boomers do.

Dec. 12 - Business

Trump rings bell at NYSE to cheers of 'USA' as Wall Street CEOs, business leaders look on

President-elect Donald Trump, who seeks to attract and boost business in the U.S., was greeted with enthusiasm from the NYSE crowd.

Dec. 12 - Business

ServiceTitan prices IPO at $71, above expected range, after slow stretch for tech offerings

ServiceTitan said on Wednesday that it priced 8.8 million shares at $71 a piece in its initial public offering.

Dec. 12 - Business

Is this London’s best kept cultural secret? A royal palace turned parking lot is reinventing itself — again

Somerset House is known for its ice rink and movie screenings — but hundreds of artists work there too. In 2025, it will mark 25 years as a cultural center.

Dec. 10 - Business

From failed accountant to Marvel and Barbie star: Simu Liu shares how he got out of 'rock bottom'

Actor Simu Liu was fired from Deloitte before becoming an actor. He's now investing in Asian American businesses and is outspoken about tackling discrimination.

Dec. 9 - Business

Florida woman who led a nearly $200 million Ponzi scheme sentenced to 20 years in prison

Federal prosecutors said Florida resident Johanna Garcia led a Ponzi scheme that raised nearly $200 million and lost investors nearly $90 million.

Dec. 4 - Business

For big-box retailers, one of the longest-running experiments is shrinking

Ikea is the latest big-box retailer to experiment with a smaller-is-better retail store strategy.

Nov. 30 - Business

Applying this '$1 rule' is the secret to guilt-free shopping, expert says. Here's how it works

By measuring purchases by how much you will use them, you can make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

Nov. 29 - Business

48-year-old CEO of a $1 billion startup: My secret to success is, 'I hire the best and I get out of their way'

Self-made millionaire Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, swears by hiring the right talent and letting them do the job: "Micromanaging does not work."

Nov. 27 - Business

This personal finance educator says budgeting is ‘toxic’ — try ‘intuitive’ spending instead

One financial educator says there's a dominant culture of budgeting in the U.S. that relies on "restriction, shame and greed."

Nov. 27 - Business

We're booking profits in our largest stock position. Here's why

Jim Cramer's long-held belief that discipline trumps conviction required us to act.

6h - Business

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains on tech strength

Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda.

2d - Business

Why the 'great resignation' became the 'great stay,' according to labor economists

Employers have pulled back on hiring and workers are quitting at lower rates following a period of high churn in the U.S. job market.

3d - Business

What a government shutdown could mean for air travel

A government shutdown could mean thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents would go without paychecks.

6d - Business

Here are the 3 things behind the Friday stock market rally that almost wasn't

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

6d - Business

The Fed cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper

The Fed has cut its benchmark interest rate by 1% since September, making borrowing cheaper for credit cards, loans and auto financing.

Dec. 18 - Business

Financial advisors remain reluctant to recommend crypto investments, even as prices soar

Many financial advisors are reluctant to recommend crypto, even as prices have soared.

Dec. 17 - Business

Why new retirees may need to rethink the 4% rule

Investors may need to lower their first-year retirement withdrawals due to lower expectations for long-term stock, bond and cash returns, Morningstar said.

Dec. 17 - Business

Nvidia falls into correction territory, down more than 10% from its record close

Nvidia shares slumped more than 2% on Monday, putting shares of the AI chip darling in correction territory.

Dec. 16 - Business

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