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Brett Arends's ROI: Dump your bonds, this new research says

In general, bonds add little or no value to the portfolio of ordinary long-term investors.

: A Turkey Day dilemma: Why Americans may not be so grateful for a strong job market

A strong job market is something to be thankful for. Most of the time.

Economic Report: Consumer sentiment improves, but Americans are still worried about inflation

Consumer sentiment improved slightly near the end of November, but Americans are more worried about the economy and think inflation is far from defeated.

: This Black Friday, watch out for restocking fees on returns at these stores

Black Friday shoppers love finding great deals, but this year, they may also find some surprising expenses.

Economic Report: Durable-goods orders tumble and show little sign of recovery among U.S. manufacturers

Orders for durable or long-lasting goods sank 5.4% in October because of fewer contracts for Boeing passenger planes, but most other manufacturers also reported somewhat weaker demand.

The Ratings Game: Nvidia’s big beats don’t wow like they used to — but here’s the good news for the stock

It's a testament to Nvidia's glow-up this year that Wall Street has become desensitized to results and an outlook that each beat expectations by about $2 billion.

Economic Report: U.S. jobless claims drop to five-week low of 209,000, but the report also contains hints of trouble

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to a five-week low of 209,000, indicating the U.S. labor market is still quite sturdy.

Europe Markets: ThyssenKrupp shares bounce on hopes for partial sale of struggling steel unit

Shares in Thyssenkrupp were among the best performers in Europe on Wednesday, after the industrial conglomerate forecast a return to sales growth and hopes rose it may be nearer a deal to offload some of its struggling steel business.

Futures Movers: Oil prices pull back on report OPEC+ meeting could be delayed as investors await U.S. supply data

Oil futures fall ahead of Thanksgiving Day.

: The U.K. is lifting its minimum wage to nearly double the U.S. low wage

Here's how the minimum wage compares across countries.

Market Extra: New ETF invested in Ozempic maker and exposed to other obesity drugs falls in first day of trade

The new Tema Cardiovascular and Metabolic ETF fell in its first day of trade. It is exposed to weight-loss drugs including Ozempic.

Need to Know: ‘Too many skunks at the party.’ Bank of America strategist charts S&P 500’s path to 5,000

Bank of America strategist says the S&P 500 will reach a record 5,000 in 2025, thanks to 'too many skunks the party.'
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