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Google parent Alphabet took a $1.2 billion hit to exit office space last quarter — news that flew under the radar in a hectic week, says Barclays

Google parent company Alphabet this week reported a $1.2 billion charge in the fourth quarter to exit office space, a notable cost that largely flew under under the radar in a hectic week, according to a Barclays researcher.

Cautious retailers continue to be a ‘Grinch’ for these clothing and shoe makers

“Retailers are placing orders cautiously, and economic and geopolitical uncertainty remains high,” the CEO of Columbia Sportswear said.

How to navigate market risk from the Fed, interest rates, the economy and presidential politics in 2024

Cyclical and small-cap stocks could get a boost this year.

When mortgage rates will cross the ‘key threshold’ that unfreezes the housing market, according to five economists

Mortgage rates are falling, but when will the 30-year mortgage dip below 6%? Here’s what five economists are forecasting.

Frosty relations between Washington and Beijing have had a chilling effect on U.S. businesses in China

Executives are reining in investment, according to a new American Chamber of Commerce in China survey, and most cite U.S.-China relations as their top concern.

Amazon on track to be worth more than Alphabet for the first time in 16 months

Earnings season is set to cause a reshuffling among the ranks of the largest U.S. companies.

U.S. auto sales softened in January

The drop was larger than expected.

As Magnificent Seven stocks set records, bond spreads widened this week in a sign of fatigue

The high-grade corporate bond market is showing signs of fatigue.

Commercial real-estate risk for banks points to opportunities for other investors

The risky commercial real-estate market — and not only partially empty office buildings — came to the fore again this week.

Nvidia is ‘clear beneficiary’ of Meta’s AI spending rush. Its stock is climbing.

Meta’s spending plans have a Wells Fargo analyst feeling “increasingly confident” that Nvidia will be able to deliver upside to its January-quarter results.

Gasoline prices are rising, but a bigger uptrend is set for later this month

Gasoline prices at the pump costs more than it did a month ago, but U.S. drivers are likely to face even bigger gains by late February as refinery-maintenance season kicks in.

AMC’s bonds find buyers while original meme stock slides

AMC’s shares have hit a series of lows recently
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