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EconomyOctober Jobs Report Due Friday From Labor Department
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the October nonfarm payrolls report Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET, according to CNBC.
MarketsMosaic Leads S&P 500 Gains as Tech and Power Stocks Slide After Democratic Wins
Mosaic was the S&P 500's top performer on the day, according to MarketWatch, while several technology companies and associated power providers fell sharply after Democratic elec…
Federal ReserveWhite House Panel Pushes Fed Governor Lisa Cook Hearing to Dec. 14
A White House panel has moved its hearing on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to Dec. 14, keeping a question mark over one of the central bank's board seats.
MarketsFerrari Lifts 2026 Guidance After Third-Quarter Revenue and Earnings Beat
Ferrari lifted its 2026 guidance Tuesday after third-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings per share came in slightly above Wall Street expectations, according to CNBC.
MarketsCNBC Report Weighs How 2026 Midterms Could Move Stocks and Yields
A CNBC report says Wall Street is assessing how the 2026 midterm elections could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy, banks, defense and healthcare.
MarketsKimberly-Clark Closes Kenvue Deal, Tying Huggies to Tylenol
Kimberly-Clark has completed its purchase of Kenvue, the Tylenol maker, and says it has a plan to improve growth and earnings after the deal.
Palantir Shares Fall After Earnings Beat as US Commercial Contracts Slow
Palantir reported a quarter that beat expectations, but a slowdown in US commercial contract growth left some Wall Street analysts cautious and the stock lower.
Personal FinanceKiplinger Flags Three Costly RMD Tax Mistakes to Avoid in Your 70s
A Kiplinger report warns that retirees who stop tax planning once required minimum distributions start can end up paying the IRS more than necessary.
MarketsCrocs Shares Jump 25% After Earnings, Extending Rally Since CNBC Valuation Note
Crocs stock gained 25.5% following its earnings report, extending a 30% advance since CNBC noted the company's depressed valuation in mid-October.