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5 portfolio moves to make now that could pay off this year

MICHELLE WAN,VERONICA WILLIS

Expect lower interest rates, tech-sector growth and international-stock gains in 2026. Here’s why.

U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff

GREG ROBB

Economists think investment in technology is helping companies do more with less labor.

Trade deficit in October hits smallest since 2009 after Trump's tariff moves

The trade shortfall was just $29.4 billion for October, down 39% from the prior month.

These 5 economic and market forces can power solid growth for jobs and stocks in 2026

BRIAN BETHUNE

Businesses are managing tariffs, and AI is boosting productivity — improving prospects for the economy, profits and financial markets.

The best money advice that I ever got was boring — and life-changing

MARK DECAMBRE

How the quiet money decisions can matter more than the loud advice — and why we’re launching a newsletter to help you focus on what actually matters

Where Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend checks stand now

President Trump says the U.S. raised more than $600 billion in tariff revenue. He previously suggested sending Americans $2,000 checks as a "dividend" payment.

Layoffs show no sign of rising: Jobless claims still very low historically

JEFFRY BARTASH

There might not be a bigger tell for the health of the economy than the number of layoffs, but the story remains the same: Businesses aren’t cutting many jobs and the U.S. is still expanding.

Trade deficit plunges to 16-year low due to U.S. gold rush and shrinking imports

JEFFRY BARTASH

Still, the trade deficit is growing — not shrinking

Inside Wealth: California's controversial wealth tax proposal leaves billionaires with little way out

The Billionaire Tax Act would impose a one-time tax of 5% on the total wealth of California tax residents whose net worth is $1 billion or more.

Softer sofas, fewer coat sizes and simpler packaging: tariffs are changing more than just the prices of products

BILL PETERS

Efforts to manage higher import costs have led some companies to tweak product design, packaging and selection.

Used vehicle pricing expected to increase 2% in 2026, a historically stable rate

Cox Automotive expects wholesale prices on the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index will end this year 2% higher than December 2025.

Senate to vote on barring Trump from further military strikes in Venezuela after Maduro capture

The Trump administration used to military to snatch Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last week.

Why Trump is going after institutional home buyers: They dominate markets like Atlanta, Jacksonville

Trump's message may be aimed at places like Atlanta and Jacksonville, metropolitan areas where investor ownership is more visible than elsewhere.

Copper looks better than aluminum medium-term, says JPMorgan as it downgrades Alcoa

JULES RIMMER

Alcoa cut to underweight on valuation grounds but JPMorgan sticks with overweight call on Freeport McMoRan.

Musk, OpenAI lawyers trade barbs as lawsuit heads to trial

Microsoft is also a defendant in the case, with Musk alleging the company aided and abetted OpenAI's breach of fiduciary duty.