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12/09/2025

Tesla stock rose in early trading Friday as investors suddenly appeared more optimistic about the outlook. It’s also possible traders are in control of the recent rally.

Tesla stock has more room to run, says one technical stock market analyst.

12/09/2025

Big changes could be coming to pharmaceutical advertising on TV, potentially causing problems for the broadcasters and networks that get paid to host those commercials.

11/09/2025

Bond yields have edged down on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, and they may drift lower if the economy sours. If you need income from your portfolio, it may be time to start making adjustments.

With the Fed likely to cut rates, you may need to protect your bond income. Here are six funds to consider.

11/09/2025

Each of the three key indexes are higher with the Dow up 600 points, or 1.3%, on pace for its fourth record close of the year. The S&P 500 is up 0.8%, while the Nasdaq was up 0.7%. Both indexes closed at their all-time highs yesterday.

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are rising to record highs as the stock market digests the latest CPI inflation report and jobless claims data.

10/09/2025

At 1 a.m. on a muggy Friday night in Chengdu, clusters of young people gather under neon lights to eat skewers, sip bubble tea, and livestream their outings. The city recently extended metro hours on weekends, while district officials subsidize vendors who operate well past midnight. It’s all part of China’s newest consumption push: the “night economy.”

From night markets to livestream shopping marathons, Beijing is betting that a 24-hour economy can kickstart spending.

10/09/2025

Restaurant chain Cracker Barrel is trying hard to win back its disgruntled fan base—but it may be too late. After a massive backlash last month against a planned logo redesign that even President Donald Trump called a “mistake,” the company announced Tuesday that it is halting the remodels of its stores, too.

After caving to pressure to revert to its old logo, now the chain is pausing its store redesigns, too.

10/09/2025

The Trump administration is ramping up talks on what to do with mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A fractious relationship between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Bill Pulte, who heads Fannie and Freddie’s regulator, could complicate the process.

Federal agencies are holding parallel meetings over how to deal with the mortgage giants.

10/09/2025

Small-cap stock valuations relative to large-caps are the cheapest they’ve been since 2001, while small-caps’ eight-year losing streak versus large-caps is their longest ever.

Fed rate cuts and a positive earnings cycle could power a small-cap rally. The Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth fund stands to benefit.

10/09/2025

Copper is a bet on a growing economy, while gold is a defensive play. Guess which metal is hotter right now.

Gold and copper tell different stories. Price tells which one investors believe.

10/09/2025

The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to vote today on President Donald Trump’s nominee for a temporary seat on the Federal Reserve’s board. The nominee, White House economist Stephen Miran, is likely to sail through to full confirmation in time for a widely anticipated Fed meeting next week.

White House economist Stephen Miran faces a Senate committee vote Wednesday. It won’t slow down his nomination.

10/09/2025

A federal judge late Tuesday night temporarily granted Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook’s bid to block her termination by President Donald Trump, paving the way for the policymaker to participate in the central bank’s policy meeting next week.

A federal judge late Tuesday night temporarily granted Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook’s bid to block her termination by President Donald Trump as the case moves forward.

10/09/2025

The producer price index for total final demand edged down 0.1% in August, putting the annual rate at 2.6%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday morning.

The producer price index for total final demand edged down 0.1% in August, putting the annual rate at 2.6%.