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Jobless claims stay very low and show no sign of rising layoffs

There might not be a bigger tell for the health of the economy than the number of layoffs, but the story remains the same: Businesses aren’t cutting many jobs, and the U.S. economy is still expanding.

Softer sofas, fewer coat sizes and simpler packaging: tariffs are changing more than just the prices of products

Efforts to manage higher import costs have led some companies to tweak product design, packaging and selection.

Trade deficit plunges to 16-year low due to U.S. gold rush and shrinking imports

Still, the trade deficit is growing — not shrinking

Copper looks better than aluminum medium-term, says JPMorgan as it downgrades Alcoa

Alcoa cut to underweight on valuation grounds but JPMorgan sticks with overweight call on Freeport McMoRan.

The best money advice that I ever got was boring — and life-changing

How the quiet money decisions can matter more than the loud advice — and why we’re launching a newsletter to help you focus on what actually matters

U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff

Economists think investment in technology is helping companies do more with less labor.

5 portfolio moves to make now that could pay off this year

Expect lower interest rates, tech-sector growth and international-stock gains in 2026. Here’s why.

Would you have invested in Berkshire Hathaway stock at the start of Warren Buffett’s career?

Buffett’s legendary investing record reveals a hard truth about the stock market.

Oil’s ‘Maduro trade’ faded fast — and won’t come back until Venezuela stabilizes

Economic rebuilding depends on the U.S. lifting sanctions. The wait for Venezuela — and U.S. companies — could be long.

The history doesn’t look good four years into a bull market. Why these strategists are optimistic anyway.

The stock market’s valuation has never been in year four of a bull market.

How to compete with AI in a bleak job market, according to this software giant’s CEO

Simply having a computer-science degree isn’t enough as AI replaces low-level coders.

Some savvy investors are seeking riches in Venezuela. It isn’t only about oil.

Venezuela’s defaulted debt has become the hot ticket on Wall Street as the White House tightens its grip of oil from the South American nation.
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