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Trump’s Social Security nominee has no background in government. That may or may not be a good thing.

Experts wonder if Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano’s business background will help — or hurt — Social Security.

Fannie Mae CEO reveals what’s really behind rising mortgage rates  

Homeowners shouldn’t count on lower rates; they should build strong credit so they can qualify for the most affordable loan.

A retirement expert’s best advice? Don’t retire.

Economist Alicia Munnell spoke to MarketWatch about the retirement “crisis” and her biggest financial regrets.

Stock buybacks soar as holiday rally breaks records

Buyback plans surge to a fresh record as stock market heads for biggest two-year gain in a quarter-century

American Eagle’s stock drops as warm fall weather bites into clothing sales

American Eagle’s stock falls 13% Thursday, and a J.P. Morgan analyst cuts its rating to neutral.

U.S. economy poised to dominate for the next 20 years — at the cost of growing inequality, economist says

U.S. economic dominance over other countries is poised to surge in the next 20 years due to its widening lead in technology and science, but at the expense of growing inequality at home.

UnitedHealthcare exec’s killer may have left a message — here’s what we know

Investigators have found words etched on bullet casings recovered from the scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York City, according to media reports.

Liquor giant Brown-Forman’s stock rises as it signals growth ahead despite market challenges

Brown-Forman Corp.’s stock rose 8% in premarket trading on Thursday after the liquor maker beat Wall Street estimates for profit and revenue in its latest quarter and said it expects to generate positive net sales and operating income in its current fiscal year despite “macroeconomic uncertainties.”

U.S. trade deficit narrows sharply in October on dissipation of worries about port strike

The trade sector could end up becoming a positive contributor to fourth-quarter gross domestic product.

Why a ‘robust’ jobs report for November probably wouldn’t derail Fed rate cut

A “decently robust” U.S. jobs report on Friday probably wouldn’t derail the Fed from delivering an interest-rate cut this month, according to BlackRock’s Russ Brownback.

Jobless claims show extremely low layoffs and little sign of trouble for U.S. economy

Most businesses are reluctant to reduce staffing

Signet Jewelers’ stock drops as it faces ‘competitive’ environment and misses Wall Street’s profit and sales estimates

Retailer warns its revenue may fall short of expectations in the coming quarter.
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