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Stock Futures Little Changed. Markets Await Fed’s Decision.

On Wednesday, the Fed will announce its interest rate decision and release the latest Summary of Economic Projections, followed by remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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Five Reasons Investors Are Feeling Good About Stocks Again

Recent gains reflect more than just optimism about artificial intelligence.

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Japan’s Economy Shrinks at Faster Pace Than Initially Estimated

Real gross domestic product shrank 2.3% on an annualized basis in the third quarter, compared with preliminary estimates of a 1.8% fall.

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The Fed’s biggest decision this week could have nothing to do with interest rates

Any hints of Fed plans for asset purchases could aid the rally in stocks and other risk assets more than a rate cut

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Trump Tasks Top Advisers With Finding Way to Lower Soaring Beef Prices

The Trump administration is prodding ranchers and meatpackers to do something about soaring beef prices, while looking at increasing imports from Mexico and South America.

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Stock Funds Up 12.6% as Year Nears an End

Late-November rally put markets back on their feet. Plus: A Financial Flashback to 60 years ago, when LBJ clashed with the Fed.

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China’s Growth Is Coming at the Rest of the World’s Expense

China is swallowing up a growing share of the world’s market for manufactured goods, revealing an uncomfortable truth: Beijing is pursuing a “beggar thy neighbor” growth model at everyone else’s expense.

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The Score: Warner, Boeing, Dollar General, American Eagle and More Stocks That Defined the Week

Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.

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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve’s decision will take center stage in the coming week, with the central bank widely expected to cut interest rates after recent weak U.S. jobs data.

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Fed’s Favored Inflation Gauge Shows Moderate September Trend

The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation held below 3% in September, and indicated a moderate month-over-month increase in prices unlikely to block consideration of an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s meeting next week.

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Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly in December

Monthly index of consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan rose slightly versus November, but remained much lower than where it began the year.

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Canada’s Carney Says Trump, Sheinbaum Pledge to Work on USMCA

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held constructive talks with President Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on the margins of Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington, his spokeswoman said.

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Regulators Relax Rules on High-Risk Lending for Banks

Banking regulators end an Obama-era limit on risk-taking in corporate lending by banks, which spurred the private credit boom.

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  December 07, 2025 21:15 ET (02:15 GMT)
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Ad Spend to Grow More Than Expected in 2025 as Tariffs Sting Less and AI Gives a Leg Up

A new report from WPP Media says global ad revenue will reach $1.14 trillion this year.

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Trump Says Netflix-Warner Deal ‘Could be a Problem’

The president adds, “I’ll be involved in the decision” on the $72 billion agreement.

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Sephora Is the Biggest Name in Beauty. Can It Hold the Crown?

In the $450 billion global beauty market, there is no business with as much cultural impact as the LVMH-owned retailer. Executives have a plan to make sure it stays on top.

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Trump Administration Waives Biden-Era Fine Against Southwest Airlines

The carrier won’t have to pay $11 million related to its 2022 meltdown during the holiday season.

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Brookfield, GIC Agree $4.5 Billion Deal for Australia’s National Storage

The consortium entered into a takeover agreement for the largest self-storage provider in Australia and New Zealand after almost two weeks of exclusive due diligence.

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Why Nvidia and Other AI Stocks Have Lost Their ‘Quality’ Status

A popular ETF dropped Big Tech stocks, which gets at an important issue: Is the bet on artificial intelligence a vast potential profit pool, or a money pit?

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The Surprising Strategies Small Businesses Are Employing to Juice Holiday Shopping

Local retailers say early results have been surprisingly good with more lower-priced gifts, fewer holiday items and an emphasis on joy.

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Arc’teryx Won Over China With a $1,000 Jacket. Now It’s Popping Up Everywhere.

The upscale outdoor brand is using its experience to power global expansion-and keep finance bros everywhere warm

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Why Netflix Shareholders Aren’t Thrilled to Acquire Warner Bros.

Taking over Hollywood’s biggest studio would transform the streaming giant’s business model, at a steep price.

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Should Walmart Really Be Trading Like a Tech Company?

America’s biggest retailer is growing quickly in e-commerce, and it might advance more as it moves to Nasdaq.

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SpaceX in Talks for $800 Billion Valuation Ahead of Potential 2026 IPO

The company’s CFO told investors about the transaction in recent days, say people familiar with the matter.

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Carvana, CRH, and Comfort Systems USA to Join S&P 500

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Meta Platforms Buys AI Device Maker Limitless

The acquisition means Limitless, a maker of wearable artificial-intelligence devices, would stop selling many of its existing products. The deal comes as Meta has shown increased interest in AI investment.

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Magnum Ice Cream CEO Backs RFK Jr.’s ‘Healthy America’ Push

New chief executive Peter ter Kulve said he is aligned with the Make America Healthy Again movement, endorsing the push for higher-quality foods despite selling high-calorie products.

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Tesla Launches Low-Cost Model 3 in Europe. Investors Care About This More.

Lower-cost models are designed to help Tesla arrest recent sales declines. Investors are far more focused on Tesla’s AI opportunities these days.

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