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After the Fed cut interest rates, adjustable-rate mortgages may be 'an underappreciated opportunity,' top advisor says

More buyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages, which offer lower initial rates than fixed-rate loans. But there are some risks.

Alphabet stock jumps 4% after posting strong results, boosting AI spend

The strong quarter and a boost in capital spending impressed analysts and solidified Alphabet's position as an AI leader.

Growth is slowing, and inflation is easing. More Fed rate cuts are the right response.

FELIX VEZINA-POIRIER

Weakening economy makes the central bank’s December interest-rate decision clearer.

My boss made us sign new contracts to return to the office. Should we fight back?

QUENTIN FOTTRELL

“There are several team members with very long commutes.”

Hershey’s Halloween sales have disappointed, but there’s hope for last-minute buying

STEVE GELSI

Hershey said Halloween sales have been soft this year but last-minute buying is expected to bring the business up to 2024 levels.

Shutdown cost government contractors $12 billion so far, Chamber of Commerce report says

The Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to pass a short-term funding bill that would reopen the federal government, which shut down on Oct. 1.

This growth portfolio looks far beyond ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks to profit from AI

PHILIP VAN DOORN

Daniel Kim of Saturna Capital touts gains in corporate profitability while pointing out that Nvidia “is still a cyclical business.”

Meta’s stock slides toward its worst day in years as Wall Street pans ‘runaway’ AI spending

BRITNEY NGUYEN

Meta’s spending is hard to rationalize, some analysts say, as it’s uncertain whether heavy investments into the metaverse will generate compelling returns.

Health-insurance premiums are soaring. How to tell if switching to a high-deductible plan during open enrollment is best for you.

GENNA CONTINO

Premiums are on the rise and changes are coming to Obamacare insurance plans.

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After the Fed cut interest rates, adjustable-rate mortgages may be 'an underappreciated opportunity,' top advisor says

Alphabet stock jumps 4% after posting strong results, boosting AI spend

Growth is slowing, and inflation is easing. More Fed rate cuts are the right response.

My boss made us sign new contracts to return to the office. Should we fight back?

Hershey’s Halloween sales have disappointed, but there’s hope for last-minute buying

Shutdown cost government contractors $12 billion so far, Chamber of Commerce report says

This growth portfolio looks far beyond ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks to profit from AI

Meta’s stock slides toward its worst day in years as Wall Street pans ‘runaway’ AI spending

Health-insurance premiums are soaring. How to tell if switching to a high-deductible plan during open enrollment is best for you.

Investors need to know Trump has a plan to strengthen America’s rare-earths miners

My son’s credit-card company will write off $10K on a $25K debt. Should he accept or declare bankruptcy?

Chipotle stock craters as Wall Street grows 'concerned' after company cuts forecast

Why Alphabet’s stock looks like a better play than Meta’s in the AI race

We're trimming our position in this drugmaker that is up more than 4% Thursday

Senate Democrats propose increasing VA, Social Security benefits by $200 a month for six months