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The U.S. budget deficit just hit almost $2 trillion — and Washington isn’t doing much about it

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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

Tesla’s newly unveiled flying sports car, which features SpaceX rocket thrusters, could help Musk push for a merger between his two biggest companies, analysts say,

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Analysis: Everyone expects the Fed to hold rates in October. Kevin Warsh could surprise us all

Investors expect the Fed to pause rate hikes in October, but Kevin Warsh's rejection of traditional communications practices and continued concern about inflation leave the decision uncertain.

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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.

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

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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 and Google.

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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?

“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 earning a paycheck.”

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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%.

The S&P 500’s strong overall performance reflects its heavy weighting at the top. Under the surface, nearly 40% of the index’s stocks are down at least 20% from their 52-week highs.

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Jefferies technical analyst finds an encouraging development in Thursday rebound, setting stage for rally into year-end

Lower rates are starting to generate a bid for the rest of the market, underneath the top handful of tech stocks.

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

The London-based bank recommends holding on to Big Tech stocks ahead of their earnings, but has a preference for companies with strong business models.

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The pull of Nashville: A dozen celebrities who have moved to Tennessee, and why

Nashville has long been home to many big names in R&B and country music, but over the last few years, celebrities from a variety of industries have flocked to the Music City.

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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’s interest-rate-setting meeting in two week’s time — and in keeping with his practice of leaving markets guessing, he chose not to.

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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

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.

Investors have a ‘love-hate relationship’ with tech stocks now — and experts recommend selectively hunting for bargains while also betting on the major cloud companies.

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Big pharma stocks close near all-time highs as tech selloff pushes investors toward safer bets

Shares of AbbVie, Eli Lilly and Gilead Sciences closed near record highs

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