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Influencers and biohackers swear by fasting. Here’s what the science says.

Fasting can help some people reduce how many calories they eat — but it’s not “effortless” as some would have you…

Silver’s recent 50% drop from a record high hints that an economic slowdown looms

There’s a relatively off-the-radar commodity that can provide hints on where the economy is headed — and it’s seen its…

Microsoft, Shopify and 3 more AI stocks that are favorite Wall Street earnings plays

As earnings season kicks off, select tech companies have the opportunity to deliver big positive surprises for…

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It was another great week for the average stock as market leadership shifts away from tech

The S&P 500’s tech sector just had its worst week in a year and a half, while an equal-weighted version of the index…

Fed interest-rate decision this month is a closer call than markets think

Here are some of the arguments against a Fed rate hike — and why some economists disagree with them.

Nowhere to hide: Tech selloff hits software and chip stocks alike

The software and semiconductor sectors haven’t been trading in tandem much this year, but they collectively fell Friday…

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This Senate race where data centers are a crucial issue has more spending than any other midterm clash

Money is pouring in and funding intense, negative ads: “It’s everywhere, and you can’t escape it.”

Could an Anthropic IPO put your 401(k) at risk? The AI safety debate hits a new dimension.

Anthropic and New York City’s comptroller have opened a line of communication to discuss “existential risks” posed by…

The bond market shrugged off two inflation shocks. Why stock investors should pay attention.

Hot CPI and PPI data should have pushed Treasury yields higher. Instead, bond buyers stepped in to suggest yields have…

New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street

New proposals from the Securities and Exchange Commission will tilt the scales in favor of Wall Street and against a…

Don’t buy this dip: Several signs suggest there’s more pain ahead for tech stocks

Thinking of buying the dip in technology stocks? The Nasdaq Composite’s technical outlook suggests don’t do it — at…

EchoStar’s stock looks like a stealthy way to ride the SpaceX wave, J.P. Morgan says

Investors aren’t giving EchoStar enough credit for the value of its future SpaceX stake or its potential to strike more…

Are we spending our retirement money in the right order? Our plan is: Social Security, annuities, cash — then IRA.

Spending all your cash first can make your income surge in later years.

Your Social Security check will rise an average of $75 a month — will it be able to keep up with inflation?

The 3.6% COLA for 2027 is aimed at helping more than 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with the cost of living

Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026.

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more…

The COLA wars are coming for Social Security

The annual cost-of-living adjustment may soon be capped, curtailed, means-tested or scrapped altogether under various…

Microsoft wants to make AI cheaper. Will investors actually see the savings?

Microsoft is betting that its custom chips can lower costs, but the AI equation is more complicated than that.

AI investors have woken up to the bond market’s warning signs

Also in Weekend Reads: Robotic housekeeping, how to save on a wedding, and advice from The Moneyist.

‘I like the idea of a big return’: My financial adviser wants me to invest $350,000 in a UAE data center. Is this risky?

“I know you’re not supposed to put money you can’t afford to lose into speculative stuff.”

Welcome to the ‘AI burnout trade’ — as investors grow tired of debating tech’s promises

AI is likely to pay off eventually, but investors are getting sick of all the hand-wringing over near-term returns,…

The U.S. budget deficit just hit almost $2 trillion — and Washington isn’t doing much about it

The deficit figure is the largest since 2021 and amounts to an estimated 6.2% of U.S. gross domestic product.

Here’s how the Fed should reveal its outlook for the economy

As Chairman Kevin Warsh looks to revamp the central bank’s communication strategy, the dot plot is ripe for change.

Elon Musk may have just taken a major step toward consolidating his empire

Tesla’s newly unveiled flying sports car, which features SpaceX rocket thrusters, could help Musk push for a merger…

Many of 2026’s hottest stocks have seen dramatic comedowns this week

Many of the best-performing stocks of 2026 fell this week, while this year’s biggest losers also changed course,

The stock market has already crashed: Why a Wall Street veteran says Nike is the ultimate turnaround trade.

Larry McDonald says the S&P 500’s record chasing is hiding lots of companies with sliding stocks. He has ideas on how…

A stock-market ‘sell’ signal has been silenced — but these Bank of America strategists say it’s too early to buy

Even though October’s correction has brought about some relief for bond markets and revivified the rate sensitive…

Nearly 40% of the S&P 500 is in a bear market. Here are 10 of those stocks that analysts say can gain up to 81%.

The S&P 500’s strong overall performance reflects its heavy weighting at the top. Under the surface, nearly 40% of the…

How a midterm sweep by Democrats could turn this tech selloff into a tech crash

Popular AI names are under pressure again this week — but the pain could worsen after the Nov. 3 election.

Jefferies technical analyst finds an encouraging development in Thursday rebound, setting stage for rally into year-end

Lower rates are starting to generate a bid for the rest of the market, underneath the top handful of tech stocks.

The best of the AI trade could be behind us. Here’s how to prepare, according to Barclays.

The London-based bank recommends holding on to Big Tech stocks ahead of their earnings, but has a preference for…

Here are the key things Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said — and didn’t say — while Americans were sleeping Thursday night

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh had the opportunity Thursday night to shape expectations before the central bank’s…

The pull of Nashville: A dozen celebrities who have moved to Tennessee, and why

Nashville has long been home to many big names in R&B and country music, but over the last few years, celebrities from…

Tesla finally delivers on its promise to create a flying car

Tesla’s demonstration of a levitating Roadster sports car was “an engineering flex with no commercial value beyond…

Pepsi loses more ground in the soda wars, as KFC switches to Coke

As more people switch to Coke, some analysts are getting more worried about the state of archrival Pepsi.

Nvidia and other chip stocks face renewed pressure as AI fears swell

Reported details about Anthropic’s financial progress are adding to concerns about the health of the AI ecosystem.

Don’t ditch tech stocks just yet. Make these moves to take advantage of the latest AI reset.

Investors have a ‘love-hate relationship’ with tech stocks now — and experts recommend selectively hunting for bargains…