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Block’s results top expectations, but a few nitpicks weigh on the stock

Gross profit growth at Square lagged growth in payment volume, and the company’s earnings beat was materially smaller than its gross-profit beat, noted an analyst.

Airbnb suggests consumers are starting to feel better about taking vacations. Here’s why profits could still take a hit.

Vacation-rental platform Airbnb Inc. on Thursday said demand held up through October and forecast fourth-quarter sales that were above expectations, but the company said spending on new services and political battles would cut into profits.

SoundHound’s earnings beat reflects this emerging trend in voice AI

The company is raising its full-year guidance thanks to ‘booming’ enterprise AI adoption.

Ford’s electric F-150 could be the first victim of the recent EV slowdown

The F-150 Lightning, which started its run in 2022, could be among the first, and most visible, casualties of the EV slowdown that has hit carmakers this year.

What your friendships and 401(k) have in common — and how to get the best return on investment

Like creating a nest egg, building community also requires repeated contributions in order to be beneficial in the long run.

Wide Treasury-market swings highlight investors’ confusion about where the economy is headed

Yields on U.S. government debt have seen big swings over the past two days, as the latest round of nongovernment data on the labor market has left investors scratching their heads.

Big Tech drags down S&P 500 amid jitters over highly valued stock market

U.S. stocks are stumbling this month amid worries over stretched valuations, with the S&P 500’s concentration in Big Tech making it vulnerable to pullbacks like the one seen Thursday.

Microsoft’s stock is suffering its longest losing streak in years. What gives?

Analysts say investors are rotating out of “laggard” Big Tech stocks in favor of momentum plays. They may also be spooked by Microsoft’s higher AI spending.

Bitcoin’s relief rally stalls. Why a return to record highs by year-end now seems unlikely.

Several things could stand in the way of a significant relief rally for bitcoin after it briefly fell below $100,000, a key milestone for the crypto.

Homeowners: The SALT deduction is going up to $40,000. Here’s how to get the most out of it.

Homeowners now have the chance to write off much more of their state and local tax bills, and this could potentially lead to bigger tax refunds.

The almighty bond market says the AI bubble won’t pop anytime soon

Recent Meta and Alphabet bond deals saw strong demand: “If there was a disaster brewing, that wouldn’t have happened.”

Tesla’s investor meeting is just hours away. Musk’s $1 trillion pay package is at stake.

Tesla has warned that Elon Musk could step down as CEO if his payday isn’t approved, and analysts say investors are likely to grant him what he wants.
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