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Private Equity Firms Sell to Themselves at Record Pace as Exit Options Dry Up
Private equity firms are increasingly using "continuation vehicles" to sell assets to themselves rather than traditional buyers, with these transactio…
By Jordan Hayes · Dec 31, 2025
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AI Shopping Agents Ready to Handle Your Credit Card by 2026
Major payment and technology companies are rapidly developing infrastructure to support "agentic commerce," where AI agents will handle shopping and b…
By Cameron Brooks · Dec 30, 2025
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Silver Spenders Over 50 Drive New Investment Opportunities
Consumers over 50, dubbed "Silver Spenders," are emerging as a dominant force in the marketplace, creating significant investment opportunities that r…
By Hayden Walsh · Dec 29, 2025
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Major Retailers Start Charging Fees for Holiday Gift Returns
Major retailers are now charging customers fees to return items, even when products are unopened and in perfect condition. This new policy affects sho…
By Hayden Walsh · Dec 28, 2025
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Stablecoins Surge Past Traditional Payment Giants Despite Mainstream Challenges
Despite ongoing efforts to integrate cryptocurrency into mainstream financial systems, stablecoins remain fundamentally separated from traditional mon…
By Jamie Sullivan · Dec 28, 2025
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Small Butcher Shops Navigate Beef Price Surge Through Customer Adaptation
Rising beef prices are forcing consumers to seek alternatives, prompting small butcher shops to adjust their business strategies. Local butchers are a…
By Drew Mitchell · Dec 27, 2025
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Seven States Will Still Tax Social Security Benefits in 2026
Social Security recipients face different tax burdens depending on where they live, as some states tax these benefits while others don't. A new map sh…
By Avery Bennett · Dec 27, 2025
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Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.18% as Holiday Season Brings Welcome Relief
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage dropped slightly to 6.18% this week, marking a modest decline from previous levels. Despite the small decr…
By Taylor Reed · Dec 26, 2025
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Arkansas Player Wins Historic $1.8 Billion Christmas Eve Powerball Jackpot
A single winning ticket was sold in Arkansas for Monday's Powerball drawing, claiming the massive $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot. This marks the…
By Devin Marsh · Dec 26, 2025
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Wegovy pill approved by US FDA for weight loss
The FDA has approved Wegovy as the first weight-loss pill of its kind, marking a significant shift in obesity treatment options. Previously, patients …
By Jordan Hayes · Dec 24, 2025
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Tech Giants Fuel Corporate Debt Surge Toward All-Time Records
US corporate bond sales are approaching record levels, with investment-grade companies issuing $1.7 trillion in bonds this year. This surge is being d…
By Quinn Foster · Dec 24, 2025
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Harbour Energy Makes Bold Gulf Entry with $3.2 Billion LLOG Takeover
UK-based Harbour Energy has agreed to acquire LLOG Exploration, a Gulf of Mexico oil company, for $3.2 billion as part of its international expansion …
By Drew Mitchell · Dec 23, 2025
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Trump Pushes for Tiny Japanese Cars to Hit American Roads
President Trump recently showed support for kei cars, the small, affordable vehicles that are hugely popular in Asia but difficult to purchase in the …
By Jordan Hayes · Dec 23, 2025
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Macro Hedge Funds Score Best Year Since Financial Crisis
Macro hedge funds are experiencing their strongest performance since the 2008 financial crisis, capitalizing on volatile swings in currency markets, g…
By Devin Marsh · Dec 22, 2025
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Young Worker Doubles Pay Through Walmart's Skilled Trades Training Program
A Walmart employee significantly improved her financial situation by joining the company's skilled trades training program, nearly doubling her previo…
By Morgan Ellis · Dec 22, 2025