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Oil prices finish 2024 little-changed, but some see scope for gains in 2025

Crude-oil prices climbed on Tuesday, but the U.S.-traded benchmark finished the year only marginally above where it started.

Instead of sipping Champagne on New Year’s Eve, it may be time to invest in it

There’s a solid market for collectable bubbly, say experts, even if prices for some bottles have declined in the past year.

4 laws taking effect New Year’s Day that can boost your wealth and health

Come Jan. 1, 2025, a slew of laws are going into effect in several states that will affect millions of Americans’ wallets and day-to-day lives.

Semiconductor-stock index heads for ominous ‘death cross’

A key corner of the U.S. stock market was flashing an ominous signal just ahead of the new year.

Sangamo Therapeutics’ stock falls the most in 16 years after Pfizer ends Hemophilia pact

The small-cap won’t receive an expected payout in the first quarter, creating a cash overhang.

2024 was another record-breaking year for options trading. What’s on tap for the industry in 2025.

The U.S. market for exchange-listed equity option contracts was headed for another year of record-breaking trading volume in 2024 — its fifth in a row, according to data from the Options Clearing Corporation.

Warren Buffett is topping up his stake in this high-margin internet name

A regulatory filing shows Buffett has raised his stake in domain-name-registry company VeriSign.

My ex is sick but won’t retire to spite me out of benefits. He took our marriage and divorce papers, but can I get his Social Security benefits?

“I was married to my former husband for 11 years.”

Walgreens and Intel lead list of stocks in the S&P 500 that fell hardest 2024

During another excellent year for the broad U.S. stock market, 98 stocks among the S&P 500 showed double-digit declines

AI revolution will create 10 winners in 2025 — and software is finally joining the party

Nvidia, Microsoft and Palantir lead Wedbush’s list of AI winners for next year

Andy Cohen’s goal for New Year’s Eve? Get Anderson Cooper giggling.

The “Real Housewives” host also dishes his financial advice and spending habits — like running up big bills on this youthful hobby.

What’s going to happen with Social Security and Medicare in 2025?

What retirees should know about these important benefits heading into the new year.
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