Finance

US Unemployment Claims Fall Again, Signal Labor Market Stability
Finance

US Unemployment Claims Fall Again, Signal Labor Market Stability

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite...


December 24, 2025
US stocks near record highs despite mixed economic signals
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US stocks near record highs despite mixed economic signals

NEW YORK — Stocks are edging closer to records Tuesday following updates that showed the economy grew sharply during the...


December 23, 2025
US drivers see lower gas prices this holiday season
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US drivers see lower gas prices this holiday season

This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices. According to data from motor club AAA,...


December 23, 2025
Resilient US consumers fuel strongest growth in two years
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Resilient US consumers fuel strongest growth in two years

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid...


December 23, 2025
Larry Ellison Backs $40.4B Paramount Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Larry Ellison Backs $40.4B Paramount Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount is sweetening its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery with an “irrevocable personal guarantee” from Larry Ellison, who is putting up billions...


December 22, 2025
‘60 Minutes’ Pulls Story Critical of Trump Deportation Policy
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‘60 Minutes’ Pulls Story Critical of Trump Deportation Policy

An internal CBS News battle over a “60 Minutes” story critical of the Trump administration has exploded publicly, with a...


December 22, 2025
US Inflation Eased in November, but Americans Still Feel the Pressure
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US Inflation Eased in November, but Americans Still Feel the Pressure

WASHINGTON — At a time when Americans are frustrated and angry over the high cost of living, the government released...


December 18, 2025
European Central Bank Holds Interest Rates as Eurozone Growth Shows Resilience
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European Central Bank Holds Interest Rates as Eurozone Growth Shows Resilience

FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday for the fourth meeting in a row as...


December 18, 2025
Senate passes $901 billion defense bill, pressures Hegseth over boat strike video
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Senate passes $901 billion defense bill, pressures Hegseth over boat strike video

WASHINGTON — The Senate gave final passage on Wednesday to an annual military policy bill that will authorize $901 billion...


December 17, 2025
Warner Bros urges investors to reject Paramount offer in favor of Netflix deal
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Warner Bros urges investors to reject Paramount offer in favor of Netflix deal

NEW YORK — Warner Bros. Discovery is recommending its shareholders reject an unsolicited buyout offer from Paramount Skydance in favor of...


December 17, 2025