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: Investors are thrilled inflation is down. Consumers aren’t so happy. Here’s why.

Wall Street took the consumer-price index as a sign that the economy is on the right track. But many U.S. households may not see it that way.

Market Extra: How investors are gearing up for the end of Fed rate hikes, according to MFS survey

With the end of Fed rate hikes in mind, half of investors in bonds say they increased duration, according to MFS survey.

: Biden aims to avoid conflict while competing with China, he tells Xi

President Joe Biden on Wednesday told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that Washington and Beijing must ensure that competition does not lead to conflict between the two superpowers, as the two leaders met for a summit outside San Francisco.

The Ratings Game: Higher prices aren’t helping Target’s sales much. That’s a good thing, the retailer says.

Target Corp. on Wednesday became the latest retailer to call out "moderating" inflation and said it had less room to charge more for basics — a trend it said would ultimately help sales over the long term, amid enduring Wall Street skepticism.

The Tell: Violent small-cap rebound paints optimistic picture for long-suffering corner of the market, technicians say

Technical analysts were upbeat on U.S. small-cap stocks Wednesday as they added to gains, a day after a subdued October consumer price index saw the benchmark Russell 2000 lead a broad equity rally.

: As Target’s stock soars on earnings beat, investors keep an eye on profit margins

Target’s stock soared Wednesday following the retail giant’s third-quarter earnings beat, with investors keeping a close eye on the retail sector’s ability boost profit margins.

: K50 venture firm’s founder says its focus on mainstream consumers is generating strong returns

The founder of K50 Ventures says the firm plans to stick to its focus on technology that serves mainstream people -- not the wealthy -- after its success with portfolio companies such as Self Financial and India's Groww.

: FTC calls out several TikTok and Instagram influencers and trade groups for ‘irresponsible’ aspartame and sugar posts

The FTC claims the American Beverage Association and Canadian Sugar Institute didn’t disclose they paid influencers to promote the safety of aspartame and products containing sugar 

: XPeng shares up 1% as investors look past wider third-quarter loss and revenue miss

U.S.-listed shares of XPeng shook off earlier weakness to rise nearly 1% on Wednesday in the wake of a quarterly miss for the Chinese EV maker.

The Tell: S&P 500 close to exiting correction territory as JPMorgan warns risk-reward in stocks appears ‘unattractive’

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Commodities Corner: Why the U.S. government is changing the way it collects data on the oil market

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has been implementing changes to the way it collects its data, and it hasn't been easy to understand what those changes mean for the traders who use the government agency's reports to make key decisions.

: Goodyear is thinking of selling its chemical business, Dunlop tire brand and off-the-road business

Goodyear's stock rose Wednesday after it unveiled a transformation plan.
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