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Fed Officials Agree on Rate Hikes but Split on Pace

Federal Reserve policymakers broadly support raising interest rates to curb inflation, but divisions remain over how quickly to act.

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Oil Price Drops No Longer Pulling Treasury Yields Lower

The historic link between oil prices and Treasury yields is fracturing, signaling inflation fears have spread well beyond energy costs.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Faces Ouster, WSJ Reports

The Wall Street Journal reports Nvidia is preparing to remove CEO Jensen Huang, though details on timing and succession remain unclear.

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How Interest Rate Expectations Move Tech and Bank Stocks

Shifting rate outlooks drive divergent moves in technology and banking equities, creating strategic considerations for investors.

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Nvidia Hires Former Prosecutor to Probe Jensen Huang Spy Scandal

Joon Kim, a former federal prosecutor, will lead an independent investigation into whether Nvidia's CEO was targeted by a Chinese spy operation.

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Rockrose Lines Up $300M Commercial Mortgage Bond Deal With Sierra Tenant

Rockrose is pursuing a $300 million commercial mortgage-backed securities deal that includes a Sierra tenant, according to Bloomberg.

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Children's Place Files for Bankruptcy Amid Declining Birth Rates

Children's Place has filed for bankruptcy, citing falling birth rates among contributing factors to its financial collapse.

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Stock Market Rally Faces Inflation Test Beyond Big Tech

October CPI data and a wave of Fed speakers could challenge the broadening stock rally that has moved past mega-cap technology stocks.

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NextEra-Dominion Merger Faces Collapse Over Virginia Rate Fears

Virginia officials and residents are pushing back hard against NextEra's planned acquisition of Dominion Energy, citing fears of accelerating electricity rate hikes.

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US Inflation Stays Hot, Keeping Fed Rate Hike on Track

Consumer prices remain elevated, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise borrowing costs before year-end.

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Bond Market Slump May Signal a Historic Rebound Ahead

History suggests the bond market's prolonged weakness could precede a major turnaround, offering a cautionary note for pessimistic investors.

personal-finance · NYT > Business

Medicare Advantage vs. Traditional Medicare: Key Differences Explained

Choosing between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare involves more than cost. Here's what retirees need to weigh.

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Oil Prices Slip After Trump Signals Iran Strikes Unlikely

Crude oil fell at the open after President Trump suggested fresh U.S. attacks on Iran are unlikely, easing geopolitical risk premiums.

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Nvidia Board Investigates CEO Jensen Huang Amid Spy Allegations

Nvidia's board has opened a probe into CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with an alleged spy, though Huang will stay in his role during the review.

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Rubio Raised Alarms Over Nvidia CEO's Ties to Chinese Intel Figure

A secret memo drafted with Rubio's input flagged concerns about Jensen Huang's relationship with a woman linked to Chinese intelligence.

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