Stock futures were relatively unchanged on Monday, following another winning week for Wall Street, as investors look toward the Federal Reserve meeting.
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 25 … [+1697 chars]

The three major indexes are coming off their second straight winning weeks.

CNBC

Stock futures are little changed after Wall Street notches back-to-back winning weeks: Live updates - CNBC

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Warren Buffett announces leadership shake-up at conglomerate

Financial Times

Berkshire Hathaway stock picker Todd Combs to leave for JPMorgan - Financial Times

President Trump is betting his presidency and the future of the GOP on lightly regulated, fast expansion of AI.
Why it matters: Yes, Trump zigs and zags into countless political and diplomatic issue… [+4656 chars]

He won on the backs of working-class MAGA. But he surrounds himself with tech moguls.

Axios

Behind the Curtain: Trump bets his presidency and GOP's future on AI - Axios

State of play: Many homeowners bought before prices surged in the early 2020s. As of October, the median home value had jumped roughly 67% since the property was last sold.
<ul><li>Just 4% lost valu… [+1391 chars]

Most homeowners still "have plenty to feel good about," Zillow says.

Where homes are losing value most - Axios

Chinas top leaders made strengthening domestic demand their top economic priority for 2026, while hinting at a measured approach to stimulus.
We must adhere to domestic demand as the main driver and… [+327 chars]

China’s top leaders made strengthening domestic demand their top economic priority for 2026, while hinting at a measured approach to stimulus.

Bloomberg

China Politburo Makes Boosting Domestic Demand Top Goal in 2026 - Bloomberg.com

Two Chinese chipmakers are attracting strong retail investor demand, buoyed by industry peer Moore Threads Technology Co.s stellar debut.
The retail portion of MetaX Integrated Circuits Shanghai Co.… [+237 chars]

Two Chinese chipmakers are attracting strong retail investor demand, buoyed by industry peer Moore Threads Technology Co.’s stellar debut.

China Chip IPOs Covered Almost 3000 Times for Retail After Moore - Bloomberg.com

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<ul><li>Dave Ramsey strongly advises Americans not to rely solely on Social Security for financial support during their retirement years.</li><li>Ramsey says Social Security was meant to … [+4704 chars]

The bestselling personal finance author sounds the alarm about the federal retirement program.

TheStreet

Dave Ramsey warns Americans on big Social Security problem - TheStreet

HONG KONG (AP) Chinas exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the month before, although shipments to the United States dropped nearly 29% from a year earlier in an… [+3213 chars]

China's exports returned to growth in November after an unexpected contraction in October, climbing 5.9% from a year earlier. Customs data released on Monday also showed that shipments to the U.S. dropped nearly 29% year-on-year. China's trade surplus for the…

Associated Press

China’s exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29% - AP News

Young people entering the job market are facing the toughest conditions in years but artificial intelligence isn't the reason.
A new analysis from a London-based economics consultancy suggests somet… [+2234 chars]

A hiring freeze, not AI, is pushing youth unemployment higher as firms pause expansion amid uncertainty and tariffs.

Business Insider

Young people aren't getting hired, but it's not because of AI - Business Insider

Information in Investors Business Daily is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities. … [+1064 chars]

Confluent stock rallied late Sunday on a Wall Street Journal report that IBM was close to finalizing an acquisition deal.

Investor's Business Daily

Confluent Stock Jumps On Report IBM Near Acquisition Deal - Investor's Business Daily

In climate-conscious social circles, cruise ships are always a hot topic for public debate. To many people, these massive sea vessels are the epitome of excess and waste, with little regard for envir… [+1927 chars]

In climate-conscious social circles, cruise ships are always a hot topic for public debate.

Thecooldown.com

'Uncomfortable' footage of cruise ship sparks intense debate online: 'That can't be good' - The Cool Down

CNBC Pro reached out to veteran investors on how they would allocate their portfolios based on their risk tolerance.

Here’s where to invest $1 million, according to the pros - CNBC

Japans economy shrank in the three months through September, the government confirmed in a revised report, giving some justification for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis stimulus package announced last… [+298 chars]

Japan’s economy shrank in the three months through September, the government confirmed in a revised report, giving some justification for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s stimulus package announced last month.

Japan Confirms Deeper GDP Decline, Backing Takaichi’s Stimulus - Bloomberg.com

Wall Streets sentiment toward companies associated with artificial intelligence is shifting, and its all about two companies: OpenAI is down, and Alphabet Inc. is up.The maker of ChatGPT is no longer… [+7648 chars]

“There’s a growing sense that Alphabet has all the pieces to emerge as the dominant AI model builder.”

Fortune

OpenAI goes from stock market savior to burden as AI risks mount - Fortune

Two years ago, 13-year-old Juliana Peralta took her life inside her Colorado home after her parents say she developed an addiction to a popular AI chatbot platform called Character AI. 
Parents Cynt… [+9175 chars]

Parents warn AI chatbots on Character AI sent sexually explicit content to their 13-year-old daughter.

CBS News

A mom thought her daughter was texting friends before her suicide. It was an AI chatbot. - CBS News

The analyst downgraded Tesla's stock to equal weight from overweight.

Huge Wall Street call: Morgan Stanley's new Tesla analyst downgrades stock over valuation concerns - CNBC

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<ul><li>McDonalds is losing lower-income customers but gaining higher-income ones.</li><li>Extra Value Meals, lower prices, and shareholder rewards have been featured in recent strategy.<… [+5518 chars]

The fast-food chain has come close to joining a very special group.

Forget menu prices, McDonald’s quietly makes massive financial move - TheStreet

What they're saying: "In the short run, it looks like the American consumer is doing fine, is chugging along, companies are making profits, stock markets are high that could easily continue," Dimon t… [+930 chars]

The JPMorgan Chase CEO says companies want to do more with fewer people.