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This year’s worst-performing S&P 500 stock is finally seeing some major relief

This year’s worst-performing S&P 500 stock is finally seeing some major relief

AppLovin’s stock is popping after “clearly positive” earnings results.

Europeans Really Don’t Like to Invest In Stocks

Joachim Klement, Klement on Investing It has become a trope to say that there is no equity investment culture in continental Europe (at least nowhere near what we see in...

We now know when Slate plans to start building its $25,000 truck

We now know when Slate plans to start building its $25,000 truck

Slate hasn’t told customers when it’s going to start building production models, but its tire supplier just revealed the start date.

Holiday retail jobs are moving away from the sales floor

Holiday retail jobs are moving away from the sales floor

Americans are still buying plenty of stuff for the holidays, but they’re getting more of it online. That calls for a shift in staffing.

AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress — here’s how they fared

AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress — here’s how they fared

AI industry PACs spent millions influencing the 2026 midterms, with mixed results. Political groups are already looking toward the next election cycle.

Blue Tidal Wave Won’t Erase Growth Forecast

Blue Tidal Wave Won’t Erase Growth Forecast

Matthew Luzzetti, Deutsche Bank Group

California Chick-fil-A closure scare as job cuts announced

California Chick-fil-A closure scare as job cuts announced

They’re not chicken-ing out.

A New Factory Isn’t Certainly a Sign of Growth

A New Factory Isn’t Certainly a Sign of Growth

Diana Thomas & Randy Simmons, RCM In 1989 The Economist described a Soviet bus factory whose workers took sledgehammers to newly…

Rheinmetall Shares Plunge After Order Delays Force Arms Maker to Trim Guidance Again

Rheinmetall Shares Plunge After Order Delays Force Arms Maker to Trim Guidance Again

Shares fell more than 16% after the arms maker said it expected sales of roughly $14.82 billion in 2026, below a prior guidance range of between $15.39 billion and $15.95...

Johnnie Walker Maker Diageo Says It is Making Progress in Tough U.S. Booze Market

Johnnie Walker Maker Diageo Says It is Making Progress in Tough U.S. Booze Market

Spirits group Diageo said it is moving in the right direction in the challenged American market, where some of its biggest labels continue to sell poorly.

In Ballot Items, Fiscal Conservatism Defeats Socialism

In Ballot Items, Fiscal Conservatism Defeats Socialism

John Hood, RealClearPolicy The 2026 midterms will go down as one of the worst cycles for Republicans in modern times. In key congressional, legislative, and local races around the country,…

The Business Fallout from a Blue Tidal Wave

The Business Fallout from a Blue Tidal Wave

Andrew Ross Sorkin, The New York Times Big money lost last night. Most notably, Elon Musk’s record-breaking spending spree — including roughly $224 million

What Truly Worries Investors Abt. Democrat Sweep

What Truly Worries Investors Abt. Democrat Sweep

Charles Gasparino, New York Post Whatever happened wasn’t going to be good because this should have been a lay-up election for the GOP given the top-line economic numbers.

Most investors are blind to the possibility of a market crash. Here is the five-part strategy to survive one.

Most investors are blind to the possibility of a market crash. Here is the five-part strategy to survive one.

Wall Street veteran Jared Dillian says the biggest problem is many investors these days have not lived through a major downturn. He’s got a portfolio that offers protection.

Oil Prices Rise but Stay Below $100 as Traders Weigh Iran Diplomacy, Supply Outlook

Oil Prices Rise but Stay Below $100 as Traders Weigh Iran Diplomacy, Supply Outlook

Oil prices rose but remained below $100 a barrel as traders assessed the outlook for U.S.-Iran relations and recovering oil supplies from the Middle East.

Maersk Shares Tumble After Earnings, Guidance Disappoint

Maersk Shares Tumble After Earnings, Guidance Disappoint

The Danish company said severe typhoons in East Asia and the disruption to shipping from the Strait of Hormuz closure caused widespread network congestion.

4 Dangerous Assumptions In Your Retirement Plan

Christine Benz, Morningstar Counting on strong returns, low inflation, working longer, or an inheritance? Adjust your plan before it’s too late.

This tiny North Dakota town was the only place to vote in support of data centers

This tiny North Dakota town was the only place to vote in support of data centers

Among 45 data center propositions on the ballot during the midterms, only one small town voted against reining them in.

Google expands voluntary buyouts to 5 countries as AI spending fuels cost cuts

Google expands voluntary buyouts to 5 countries as AI spending fuels cost cuts

Google expanded voluntary exit packages to employees in Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland as heavy AI spending weighs on Alphabet stock.

Regulators recommend licenses for five Nevada sportsbooks

The Gaming Control Board unanimously recommended licenses for the two operators, who are already familiar to regulators.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino accused of ‘abuse of power’ over VIP Miami airport perks for wife, kids: experts

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino accused of ‘abuse of power’ over VIP Miami airport perks for wife, kids: experts

The soccer kingpin’s wife, daughters and dogs enjoyed “red-carpet” protocol treatment at Miami International Airport on FIFA’s dime — leaving the governing body with serious ethics questions to answer.

In a Money Fight, Musk & Other Billionaires Failed Miserably

In a Money Fight, Musk & Other Billionaires Failed Miserably

Steve Benen, MS NOW Republican megadonors have little to show for their 2026 efforts beyond disappointment and regret.

Young people swung left in the midterms, and it’s in large part because of skyrocketing prices

Young people swung left in the midterms, and it’s in large part because of skyrocketing prices

Younger Americans are worried about the economy and high prices. They also swung Democrat in the midterms.

Spiking jet fuel costs lead to losses for Allegiant Travel Co.

Demand continues to run high for Allegiant Air, but fuel costs elevated by the war in the Middle East put a damper on bottom-line profits for the Las Vegas company.

Amazon ditches GrubHub, taps Uber Eats for Prime

Amazon ditches GrubHub, taps Uber Eats for Prime

Amazon has made Uber Eats as its official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the United States.

Apple is reportedly cutting budgets for its internal AI usage

Apple is reportedly cutting budgets for its internal AI usage

The company is said to be significantly dropping the amount it’s spending on AI for its engineering teams.

The SEC Should Block Anthropic’s IPO

The SEC Should Block Anthropic’s IPO

Matt Scherer, Tech Policy Press If Anthropic goes public, workers, retail investors, and retirees will be left holding the bag when its bills come due.

If Democrats Want to Scare the Other Side, Here’s the Ticket

If Democrats Want to Scare the Other Side, Here’s the Ticket

Andy Serwer, Barron’s With the midterms now behind us, is it way too early to talk about the 2028 presidential election? I don’t think so. Many of us, red and...

The latest layoff ‘perk’: Extra help with your next career move

The latest layoff ‘perk’: Extra help with your next career move

Canva is joining a handful of employers offering more robust support to help the workers they laid off find new jobs or start businesses.

China Blocks $5.4 Billion SoftBank Robot Deal, Flexing Control Over AI Tech

China Blocks $5.4 Billion SoftBank Robot Deal, Flexing Control Over AI Tech

Beijing is seeking to keep AI data and expertise developed at home from leaking abroad.