Dow Rises in Shortened Black Friday Trading; Nasdaq Notches Monthly Loss
U.S. stocks gained, as investors shrugged off a CME Group outage that had disrupted futures trading overnight.
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A Chicago Data Center Overheated-and Shut Down Trade in Key Markets Across the Globe
The outage, which lasted for 10 hours, hit CME’s equity, bond and commodity futures. It also offered a warning.
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Canadian Economy Rebounds by More Than Expected
Canada’s economy recovered far more strongly than anticipated in the latest quarter, pulled out of its decline by a bounce-back in net trade and a surge in defense spending that helped mask weak domestic demand.
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Inside the Shapeshifting AI Trade That Has the Stock Market Heading Higher Again
This phenomenon is far from dead. And it isn’t just Nvidia vs. Alphabet. Here’s a look behind the curtain.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. ISM, ADP Data in Focus as Fed Rate Cut Looks Likely
U.S. ISM surveys on manufacturing and services activity, plus the latest ADP private payrolls, will be watched closely for confirmation that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates at its next meeting.
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Bitcoin Surges Above $90,000 Without Stock Market’s Help. Why That’s Big for Cryptos.
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP were jumping Thursday even as the U.S. stock market was closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Tech Titans Amass Multimillion-Dollar War Chests to Fight AI Regulation
Some are battling state AI laws and threatening to punish candidates who oppose rapid deployment of the technology.
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The Fed Is Turning the Corner on Profits. It’s Good for the Treasury.
Higher interest rates have brought a tide of red ink to the bank.
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Corporate Dealmaking Is Getting Bigger and Bolder Under Trump
âA more lax approach to merger enforcement has led to fewer challengeâs, with companies more willing to pursue deals that combine direct competitors.
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Midterm elections are coming in 2026. Here’s what 100 years of data tell us about how stocks may react.
The ‘midterm curse’ means its likely the ruling party will fare badly
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Japan Plans Extra Bond Issuance That May Fuel Fiscal Fears
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet on Friday approved a draft supplementary budget for the fiscal year ending March 2026 that is worth 18.303 trillion yen, or about $117.10 billion.
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Silver Shift: How China’s Older Consumers Are Becoming Reliable Spenders
Seniors in China aren’t simply buying the basics. They are demanding high-quality food, health services, and travel.
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German Inflation Picks Up Despite Cooling Trends, Likely Keeping ECB on Hold
German inflation climbed in November, despite French inflation holding steady and inflation in Spain and Italy inching lower.
