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Dec 12, 2025 • 6 min read

Rivian's AI, autonomy impress Wall Street, but EV and capital concerns remain

Rivian impressed Wall Street with its plans for AI and automation, but significant challenges involving demand and capital remain for the EV maker.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1 min read

Fractured Fed

The Federal Reserve delivered another divisive cut as expected. Plus, a busy week ahead for other central banks

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5 min read

Epstein files: Trump, Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon, others in newly released photos

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the photos to pressure the Trump administration to release files about Jeffrey Epstein.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4 min read

'Appetizer economy': Food inflation is on restaurant table as diners go smaller with menu choices

Spending on restaurant appetizers is booming during this period of food inflation as consumers find creative ways to cut back even as they continue to dine out.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 8 min read

Why affordability is the 'beating heart' of the ACA enhanced subsidy debate, health policy experts say

Health plans proposed by Senate Democrats and Republicans failed on Thursday, making it more likely enhanced ACA subsidies would expire at year end.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 5 min read

These 3 portfolio stocks soar while 3 others tank during a volatile trading month

Since the November Monthly Meeting, GE Vernova, Broadcom and Corning secured double-digit percentage gains.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1 min read

The Trump administration’s challenge is Trump

Convoluted messaging and conflicting policies have been hallmarks of the president’s year

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4 min read

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

Investors continue their rotation out of tech and into value areas of the market as the Dow heads for a higher open while the Nasdaq lags.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3 min read

For investors all-in on Magnificent 7-led market, 'equal weight' is trending as stock call for 2026

With the S&P 500 Index concentrated in a handful of tech stocks, the equal-weight market approach is getting more attention in portfolio planning for 2026.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4 min read

Credit score average is ‘pretty healthy,’ VantageScore CEO says — but high earners are masking signs of financial distress

The CEO of VantageScore explains how the average credit score is masking some financial stress and gives the outlook for consumer credit in 2026.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3 min read

Fed's Goolsbee explains vote against rate cut, says central bank should have waited

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee spoke Friday morning on CNBC.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 1 min read

Top Fed officials warn central bank must not be complacent on inflation

Kansas City’s Jeff Schmid says long-term borrowing costs will rise if policymakers lose their ‘credibility’

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