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Hollywood’s big debt deal hits a wall of higher yields as Paramount finances Warner Bros. buyout

Hollywood’s big debt deal hits a wall of higher yields as Paramount finances Warner Bros. buyout

The Paramount financing will be a closely watched barometer of dealmaking appetite despite rising borrowing costs in 202...

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Microsoft’s stock is on track to post its biggest quarterly gain in 28 years

Microsoft’s stock is on track to post its biggest quarterly gain in 28 years

Amid a “flight to quality,” Microsoft’s stock has stood out as an AI winner, according to one analyst...

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Nvidia’s historic buyback announcement underscores a sharp divide in Big Tech

Nvidia’s historic buyback announcement underscores a sharp divide in Big Tech

Nvidia is expanding its buyback program to $235 billion while Alphabet and Meta halt repurchases and reallocate money to...

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Traders expecting a back-to-back rate hike from the Fed in October may have gotten ahead of themselves

Traders expecting a back-to-back rate hike from the Fed in October may have gotten ahead of themselves

New York Fed’s John Williams says “there is no need for urgency” after the central bank’s September hike....

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The real prize in AMD’s $8 billion World Labs acquisition isn’t what you’d think

The real prize in AMD’s $8 billion World Labs acquisition isn’t what you’d think

AMD is getting cutting-edge spatial-intelligence models, but more importantly, a leader who can help recruit top talent ...

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OpenAI launches a rival to Meta’s Muse, as the battle for AI agents kicks into high gear

OpenAI launches a rival to Meta’s Muse, as the battle for AI agents kicks into high gear

Personal AI assistants are shaping up to be the new frontier for tech companies....

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Good news for OpenAI is great news for Oracle’s stock — here’s why

Good news for OpenAI is great news for Oracle’s stock — here’s why

Wall Street is cheering AI stocks as OpenAI gets closer to a revenue milestone....

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Medicare Advantage plans will be cheaper next year. Here’s the new cost.

Medicare Advantage plans will be cheaper next year. Here’s the new cost.

Medicare beneficiaries can change their coverage during open enrollment, which begins Oct. 15....

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Could SpaceX be worth $12 trillion one day? Citi says Starship gets it a step closer.

Could SpaceX be worth $12 trillion one day? Citi says Starship gets it a step closer.

The recent Starship launch helps SpaceX with a number of priorities that could help its stock reach $900 over the long r...

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Here’s what Netflix skeptics are getting wrong about the stock, according to an analyst

Here’s what Netflix skeptics are getting wrong about the stock, according to an analyst

Netflix investors are too worried about the U.S. and are overlooking gains abroad, Deutsche Bank argues....

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You might be shocked by how many stocks are in a bear market right now

You might be shocked by how many stocks are in a bear market right now

The S&P 500 was trading within 2 percentage points of its record closing high on Tuesday, but dig a little bit deepe...

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Job openings are low and hiring is weak. Why the U.S. labor market won’t get better soon.

Job openings are low and hiring is weak. Why the U.S. labor market won’t get better soon.

War, high gas prices, rising interest rates and AI are keeping a lid on U.S. job creation....

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The No. 1 mistake beginners make with travel cards, according to The Points Guy

The No. 1 mistake beginners make with travel cards, according to The Points Guy

The Points Guy’s Brian Kelly gave me a crash course in annual fees and redemptions to offset rising travel costs...

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Junk bonds are heading for worst month since 2022 after punishing global selloff

Junk bonds are heading for worst month since 2022 after punishing global selloff

U.S. junk bonds are getting badly bruised in September, with their high yields so far failing to provide enough cushion ...

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Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson says an S&P 500 correction may be exactly what the market needs

Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson says an S&P 500 correction may be exactly what the market needs

The chief U.S. equity strategist at the investment bank favors large-capitalization quality companies....

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Two stock picks from a money manager who expects small caps to roar in 2027

Two stock picks from a money manager who expects small caps to roar in 2027

Calamos Investments manager Brandon Nelson’s four-star fund is betting on financial services apps....

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Novo Nordisk strikes second licensing deal since frosty capital-markets day

Novo Nordisk strikes second licensing deal since frosty capital-markets day

Novo Nordisk on Tuesday struck its second licensing deal since receiving a poor reception from investors after presentin...

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Here’s where TSMC is reportedly eyeing a second U.S. site for a chip-making hub

Here’s where TSMC is reportedly eyeing a second U.S. site for a chip-making hub

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the Taiwanese contract chipmaker that makes semiconductors for Nvidia among othe...

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‘I have a low interest rate’: I’m 80 years old. Should I move out of my house because of dangerous stairs?

‘I have a low interest rate’: I’m 80 years old. Should I move out of my house because of dangerous stairs?

“I could rent the property and generate $800 a month in positive cash flow.”...

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Kris Jenner delists $13.5 million home that was featured in ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’

Kris Jenner delists $13.5 million home that was featured in ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’

Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner has once again removed her Hidden Hills, Calif., mansion from the market—after wavering...

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A month ago, this JPMorgan team urged caution on stocks. Now it’s going all in on tech.

A month ago, this JPMorgan team urged caution on stocks. Now it’s going all in on tech.

A JPMorgan unit that focuses on short-term trading signals has turned bullish again after a month of caution....

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Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO comes with the following fine print

Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO comes with the following fine print

Anthropic’s revenue grew over 10-fold in 2025, but the cost of training and serving its models is also climbing....

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SpaceX’s next big growth engine isn’t rockets — it’s this play on AI power, analysts say

SpaceX’s next big growth engine isn’t rockets — it’s this play on AI power, analysts say

The company has a lucrative opportunity in letting rivals tap its data centers for computing power....

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AMD makes a big bet on the next era of AI with World Labs acquisition

AMD makes a big bet on the next era of AI with World Labs acquisition

The chip maker is buying the startup and adding AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li as its chief scientist....

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Bond yields move relentlessly higher, as Wall Street wonders how much more tech stocks can take

Bond yields move relentlessly higher, as Wall Street wonders how much more tech stocks can take

Wall Street was hoping last week’s bond rout was the worst of it. Monday indicated otherwise....

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Before you invest in the Oura IPO, understand what you’re buying

Before you invest in the Oura IPO, understand what you’re buying

The health-data company could see a pop in its stock price, but there are plenty of warning signs...

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October is historically the most volatile month for stocks. But why? These 4 popular theories fail to hold up.

October is historically the most volatile month for stocks. But why? These 4 popular theories fail to hold up.

Although October historically has been the most volatile month of the year, you shouldn’t bet that it will continue to b...

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PepsiCo plans to raise prices on sodas, chips and dip — and that has Wall Street worried

PepsiCo plans to raise prices on sodas, chips and dip — and that has Wall Street worried

TD Cowen analysts flagged the company’s “shifting narrative on affordability” as a risk....

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Dolly Parton planned for her estate. The fight with her nephew shows why that matters.

Dolly Parton planned for her estate. The fight with her nephew shows why that matters.

It’s important to have guardrails around your legacy....

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Spending $800 to see my family this Thanksgiving is a financial burden. How can I push for a cheaper flight?

Spending $800 to see my family this Thanksgiving is a financial burden. How can I push for a cheaper flight?

“My sister always chooses places where it’s cheapest for her to fly.”...

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The U.S. and China agree to $60 billion in tariff cuts on products like dolls and fireworks. Rare earths remain a sticking point.

The U.S. and China agree to $60 billion in tariff cuts on products like dolls and fireworks. Rare earths remain a sticking point.

There were no major breakthroughs on big issues including AI, Iran and Taiwan....

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‘I’m never selling’: I’m 47 and buy bitcoin with every dollar I earn. Am I crazy?

‘I’m never selling’: I’m 47 and buy bitcoin with every dollar I earn. Am I crazy?

“When my paycheck lands, it takes a detour through bitcoin.”...

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Micron has a chance to set the record straight with its earnings report

Micron has a chance to set the record straight with its earnings report

Micron is no longer the company it was before the AI boom, and one analyst says it’s time that investors fully appreciat...

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Nvidia is right: Its stock is a bargain by this measure

Nvidia is right: Its stock is a bargain by this measure

Nvidia’s stock has gotten cheaper even as the company has sustained robust levels of growth....

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MongoDB’s stock is down more than 20% as CEO decamps to Meta

MongoDB’s stock is down more than 20% as CEO decamps to Meta

Meta is creating an enterprise platform business that aims to make it easier for developers to use its products. CJ Desa...

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The stock market usually booms in the November-to-April stretch. This indicator suggests otherwise.

The stock market usually booms in the November-to-April stretch. This indicator suggests otherwise.

Jim Paulsen thinks lagged indicators suggest the usual ‘best buying season’ for stocks may not be applicable this time a...

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Taking Ozempic? A routine eye exam could help you understand your risk for vision loss.

Taking Ozempic? A routine eye exam could help you understand your risk for vision loss.

Some research suggests that GLP-1 drugs may raise the risk of a rare eye disease that causes full or partial vision loss...

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SpaceX is moments away from monumental Starship launch

SpaceX is moments away from monumental Starship launch

The company is getting closer to making the rocket fully reusable....

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Nvidia makes a statement with historic $150 billion buyback announcement

Nvidia makes a statement with historic $150 billion buyback announcement

The company intends to repurchase a large amount of shares through January 2028, reflecting “confidence in the long-term...

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