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The shooting death of a UnitedHealthcare executive in Manhattan has unleashed Americans’ frustrations with an industry that often denies coverage and reimbursement for medical claims.

With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?

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The November jobs report will be closely tracked by investors for clues regarding the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision later in December.

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Investors expect Friday's jobs report to give further insight into the U.S. labor market and think it could impact the Fed's upcoming rate decision.

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The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.

Police are still working to determine a motive in the slaying of insurance executive Brian Thompson.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield backtracked on imposing a anesthesia policy change in multiple states after the health insurer received strong backlash.

"We're supposed to achieve maximum employment and price stability for the benefit of all Americans and keep out of politics completely," Powell said.

The jobs market is under the microscope as Wall Street weighs Powell's bullish view of the economy.

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Billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday weighed in on the cost of health care in the U.S., questioning the value Americans get for the coverage they receive.

Dollar Tree's interim CEO told analysts the company has strategies it can implement, such as changing or removing certain products to mitigate risks from tariffs.

Bitcoin prices surpassed the $100,000 mark for the first time ever, crossing the milestone in the wake of a record-breaking surge in the aftermath of the election.

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Tesla stock is popping today on the back of bullish comments from BofA Securities, with the firm’s analysts fresh off a Giga Austin factory visit.

The jobs market is under the microscope as Wall Street weighs Powell's bullish view of the economy.

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President-elect Donald Trump is making it clear he doesn't intend to ease up on the nation's technology giants once he is back in the Oval Office.

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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev claims the incoming Trump administration "gets it" when it comes to Bitcoin and crypto, expressing hopes for a Bitcoin strategic reserve.

His voice carried weight on the influential back page and as the writer of many “Man of the Year” cover articles. As a memoirist he chronicled his heart attacks.

The decision raises new questions for the embattled aerospace giant.

Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis outlines policies the Trump administration could pursue to reduce the long-term growth of the national debt while spurring additional economic growth.

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The Unite union says its pay dispute could result in 'empty tables this Christmas'.

Mortgage rates declined for the second week in a row, lifting demand in the stagnant housing market as the affordability crisis continues to create headwinds.

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Research firm Cox Automotive found a surprising uptick in new car sales in November, outpacing industry estimates.

Bret Kenwell, eToro US investment and options analyst, emphasized that while market sentiment can swing wildly, it shouldn't derail a long-term investment strategy.

President-elect Trump congratulates bitcoiners and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele takes victory lap after bitcoin surpasses $100,000.

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Sales of electric vehicles grow for the eleventh straight month as manufacturers offer steep discounts.

The chief executive of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, has taken advantage of popular loopholes in the federal estate and gift taxes, which have quietly been eviscerated.

The rapid increase in price has been attributed to Donald Trump's election victory - can it continue?

BlackRock sees earnings continue to outperform in the US versus the rest of the world throughout 2025, supporting further gains in the stock market.

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Millions of car owners are delaying repairs on their cars. About 30 million cars on the road today are behind on things such as oil changes and tire rotations, according to Carfax data.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech looms large as investors calculate the odds of a December rate cut.

There are some stirrings of interest from across the aisle in the new extra-governmental 'Department of Government Efficiency' headed up by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

The energy firms say the deal will see the creation of the North Sea's biggest oil and gas producer.

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The giddy craze for nonfungible tokens brought the crypto crowd to art auctions. Now, long after the bubble burst, some still believe.

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The crypto industry keeps racking up wins in the new Trump White House. The latest is the pick of Paul Atkins to run the SEC.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says the race to create digital worker agents is well underway.

The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.