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MarketsLucid misses earnings estimates and expands Saudi loan
Lucid reported quarterly results that fell short of Wall Street expectations and said it expanded a loan from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, its first report since a rest…
EconomyOctober CPI Report Due Tuesday With 0.3% Headline Expected
The October consumer price index is due Tuesday, with a 0.3% headline increase and a 0.2% core rise expected, according to CNBC.
Nvidia Board Opens Probe Into CEO Huang's Ties to Alleged Spy
Nvidia's board is investigating CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with a person described as an alleged spy, MarketWatch reports, adding a new setback for the AI trade.
Personal FinanceKiplinger: No Single Asset Class Fully Shields Savings From Inflation
A Kiplinger report says no single asset class is a perfect defense against inflation and a long retirement, and points to a mix of tools to protect purchasing power.
Berkshire Shares Outpace S&P 500 as AI Worries Hit Wall Street
Berkshire Hathaway shares moved past the S&P 500 this week and are ahead of the benchmark for the year, CNBC reported, as AI worries weighed on Wall Street.
IRS Releases 2027 Capital-Gains Tax Brackets by Income Level
The IRS has released the 2027 capital-gains tax rates for each income level, according to MarketWatch, giving taxpayers an early look at how investment profits will be taxed.
Personal FinanceMarketWatch reader, 66, has $500 saved and lives on Social Security
A 66-year-old relying on Social Security and holding $500 in savings asked MarketWatch what hope remains, a question that points to the thin margins many older Americans face.
Federal ReserveSan Francisco Fed's Daly Says More Rate Hikes Likely as Inflation Pressures Households
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said the latest jobs report was good news for workers, but warned inflation is straining household budgets and further rate hikes are likely.
Federal ReserveBarkin Says Rates Will Need to Rise, but Gradually, in CNBC Interview
In a CNBC interview, the Richmond Fed's Tom Barkin flagged inflation concerns and said monetary policy will need to adjust, with rate increases expected to come gradually.