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Claims up to 217,000 above forecast of 210,000

Retail sales rose at a solid pace in the final month of 2024, capping off a good holiday shopping season and suggesting the economy entered the new year with some momentum.

Morgan Stanley beats earnings expectations amid strength in its equity and bond businesses.

Southwest Airlines Co.’s stock fell 3% early Thursday, after Citigroup downgraded the stock to sell from neutral, arguing that the valuation has risen while earnings quality and free cash flow conversion have deteriorated.

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said the bank turned in a “strong” fourth quarter, CEO says.

The U.S. government buying bitcoin at inflated prices would do nothing to pay off America’s debt.

Five overlooked stocks that the Oakmark Fund unearthed last year.

Target Corp.’s stock soared 3.7% early Thursday, after the retailer raised guidance for a key metric in an update on its holiday sales, after achieving records for both Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotional events.

Indian outsourcing giant Infosys on Thursday raised its sales outlook for the third time this year as the company said clients were increasingly adopting its artificial-intelligence services.

China dominates the global market for “rare earth” minerals crucial for everything from stealth jets to smartphones.

Oil futures were modestly lower early Thursday, pulling back after ending the previous session at four-month highs following data that showed a large drop in U.S. crude inventories.

The Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures, raising the likelihood of a spike in demand for lumber in the months and years ahead.