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Strong Jobs Report Leaves Markets Flat: Stock Market Today

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Strong Jobs Report Leaves Markets Flat: Stock Market Today

(Image credit: Getty Images) The main U.S. equity indexes struggled for direction on Wednesday, with a better-than-forecast employment situation during the first month of the new year dashing hope the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates sooner rather than later. Stocks closed slightly lower, while bonds suggest Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s steady-as-she-goes narrative will carry […]

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Tech Stocks Fuel Strong Start to the Week: Stock Market Today

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Tech Stocks Fuel Strong Start to the Week: Stock Market Today

(Image credit: Getty Images) An extended rebound in tech stocks sent the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite notably higher to start the week. Price action for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was more muted, though the blue-chip index held its footing atop the psychologically significant 50,000 level. At the close, the S&P 500 was

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Financial To-Dos to Finish 2025 Strong and Start 2026 Stronger

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Financial To-Dos to Finish 2025 Strong and Start 2026 Stronger

(Image credit: Getty Images) As 2025 winds down, many households find themselves pulled in many directions. Holiday gatherings, year-end work obligations and family commitments all compete for attention. In the midst of that chaos, financial to-dos often could slip to the bottom of the list. But the final stretch of the year can be one

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Mortgage Apps Still Strong vs Last Year, But Down Slightly Last Week

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Mortgage Apps Still Strong vs Last Year, But Down Slightly Last Week

Seasonally adjusted mortgage application activity declined 3.8% last week, according to MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 12. Unadjusted applications fell 5% from the prior week, reflecting a typical seasonal slowdown as the year draws to a close. The Refinance Index slipped 4% from the previous week but remains 86% higher

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Verizon’s 4-Line Phone Promo Offers Strong Value for Families Upgrading to Premium Devices

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(Image credit: Getty Images) If your family’s phones are overdue for an upgrade, Verizon’s newest four-line deal delivers serious savings. You can outfit the whole household with premium smartphones at one of the lowest monthly rates available. Verizon is running a four-line promo, offering four free flagship smartphones when you sign up for four new

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Ross Stores Climbs on Strong Earnings; Nvidia, Oracle, Broadcom Fall as AI Slump Persists

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Ross Stores Climbs on Strong Earnings; Nvidia, Oracle, Broadcom Fall as AI Slump Persists

Key Takeaways An off-price apparel retailer benefitted from solid results and an improved outlook on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, while losses mounted for an enterprise software giant. Ross Stores topped quarterly expectations and raised its outlook for the key holiday period, and shares of the discount retailer surged. Oracle shares extended their recent downtrend amid

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