The White House has repeatedly dismissed warnings that its aggressive tariff policy could hinder economic growth amid rising costs, a weakening job market and economic uncertainty.
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Economic adviser Kevin Hassett dismissed economic bedwetters, saying strong spending bodes well for the economy.

Politico

White House bullish on economic growth as Thanksgiving spending rises - Politico

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<ul><li>A study disproves the myth that 90% of restaurants fail in their first year.</li><li>Very few restaurants, however, make it to 100 years.</li><li>Longevity in restaurants is linke… [+6056 chars]

The beloved restaurant that invented a popular sandwich is shutting its doors forever.

TheStreet

Historic 100-year-old restaurant unexpectedly closing forever - TheStreet

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<ul><li>FBI warns of rising phone scam targeting iPhone users.</li><li>Cyber criminals impersonate banks to steal money.</li><li>FBI advises vigilance, secure account practices, and avoid… [+4159 chars]

Losses exceed $262 million in 2025, so all phone users need to be careful.

FBI issues urgent warning to iPhone users about dangerous scam - TheStreet

November historically has been a strong month for the U.S. stock market. This years gains didnt come easy.
After finishing October in record territory, major U.S. equity indexes kicked off November … [+468 chars]

Stock-market breadth is improving, insider buying of stocks is picking up and foreign inflows into the U.S. market have never been stronger

MarketWatch

These 5 charts hint at where stocks might go next after a wild November for the market - MarketWatch

After working for years as an outdoor gear outfitter, I can tell you exactly how the next month is going to look. Right after Thanksgiving, a trickle of savvy shoppers will shrug off the Thanksgiving… [+8118 chars]

Cyber Monday sales are in full swing, and REI is offering up to 50 percent off on outdoor gear and apparel. Shop major discounts on comfy hiking clothes, campsite essentials, hiking packs, and more outdoor gear must-haves from Hoka, Patagonia, Osprey, and mor…

Travel+Leisure

REI’s Cyber Monday Sale Has Some of the Best Deals We’ve Seen—Shop Our 51 Top Gear Picks From $13 - Travel + Leisure

For the past twelve months, Strategy (MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has maintained a consistent pattern, making a playful X post nearly every Sunday using a chart with orange dots to sugges… [+1615 chars]

The executive chairman of bitcoin treasury firm Strategy teased a switch from orange dots to green dots in what's become his routine cheeky Sunday X post.

CoinDesk

Big Strategy (MSTR) News Coming Tomorrow? - CoinDesk

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk said the United States has gained significantly from Indian talent but warned that misuse of the H-1B visa system has complicated the debate around immigration. He made th… [+2206 chars]

Elon Musk said the US has “benefitted immensely from talented Indians” but argued that rising illegal immigration has shifted attitudes toward migrants. He added that while the H-1B visa system has seen “some misuse” by outsourcing firms, shutting it down wou…

Livemint

Elon Musk says US has ‘benefitted immensely’ from Indian talent, calls out H1-B system misuse on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast - livemint.com

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<ul><li>Nvidia's central role in AI faces subtle pressure as major tech players explore new chip strategies.</li><li>Policy shifts and market dynamics are creating fresh momentum for dome… [+7513 chars]

Meta’s quiet pivot gives Google new leverage and raises a question Nvidia investors can’t ignore.

Meta Platforms may signal major AI market shift in 2026 - TheStreet

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<ul><li>Rich Dad Poor Dad author drops worrying take on stock market.</li><li>He urges buying into 'God's Money' and digital money.</li><li>Kiyosaki's past crash predictions often failed … [+4876 chars]

A new message from the famous author is turning heads on Wall Street

‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author drops stark warning on stock market - TheStreet

What a difference a few seasons can make, something that investors in Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) can certainly appreciate. Just a short time ago it seemed that the mar...

Tipranks.com

‘It’s Already Over,’ Says Investor About Alphabet Stock - TipRanks

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<ul><li>U.S. GDP growth has rebounded, but another problem is brewing before the holidays.</li><li>Major employers have announced large, pre-holiday layoffs.</li><li>Consumers' confidence… [+4374 chars]

U.S. GDP posted two consecutive quarters of growth after a first-quarter contraction.

US consumer confidence takes sharp turn heading into holiday season - TheStreet

No winning tickets matched all six winning numbers (19, 22, 30, 32, 59 and Powerball number 1) drawn Saturday, meaning the jackpot is growing once again before the next drawing.
If a winner is selec… [+1069 chars]

Winners can choose between $740 million over 30 years, or a lump sum of $346.1 million before taxes.

Forbes

Powerball Jackpot Grows To $740 Million—Here’s How Much A Winner Could Owe In Taxes - Forbes

Americans keep saying it: They want lower prices.
Groceries have swelled 25 percent in the past five years. The average price of a new car just topped $50,000. Energy bills are soaring, as are healt… [+123 chars]

Though Americans might be clamoring for relief on groceries, housing and energy costs, economists say there’s a bigger downside to falling prices.

The Washington Post

Why you may not want lower prices as much as you think you do - The Washington Post

Despite slower job growth compared to the last decade, the U.S. economy is expected to add 5.2 million jobs from 2024 to 2034, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest employment projectio… [+3504 chars]

A majority of the fastest-growing roles for 2034 will be in the health care and information and technology sectors.

CNBC

The 10 fastest-growing jobs of the next decade, according to BLS report—many can pay 6 figures - CNBC

As the US options market heads for a sixth straight year of record volume, some of the best-known names in the industry are growing nervous about its over-reliance on a small group of banks to guaran… [+352 chars]

As the US options market heads for a sixth straight year of record volume, some of the best-known names in the industry are growing nervous about its over-reliance on a small group of banks to guarantee trades for the biggest market makers.

Bloomberg

US Options Market Grapples With ‘Concentration Risk’ in Clearing - Bloomberg.com

Around 7.5 million individuals are set to receive a benefits check during the initial week of December. The Social Security Administration (SSA) initiates its payment schedule for the December 2025 t… [+2867 chars]

Social Security payments for December 2025 will be distributed based on birth dates, while SSI recipients will receive their payments on December 1 and 31.

Hindustan Times

SSI payment: Social Security administration to disburse $967 on December 1, check eligibility and requirements | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

<ul><li>Customers don't always understand what happens when $4.73 becomes $4.75.</li><li>Stores are posting signs, retraining cashiers, spending millions on tech fixes and in many cases rounding down… [+3045 chars]

It's disrupting checkout lines, triggering rounding headaches and costing retailers money.

Axios

Why the growing penny shortage is confusing shoppers — and straining retailers - Axios

11/30 update below. This post was originally published on November 29
Bitcoin and crypto prices have lost steam in recent months after surging into 2025 (even as a surprise BlackRock update hits the… [+6887 chars]

Some of the most bullish bitcoin and crypto speculators have said they expect a December Federal Reserve bombshell to power a bitcoin price boom...

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