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Jobless claims fall to lowest level since mid-May

Jobless claims stay low in latest week

Consumer credit growth soars in December

U.S. productivity slows down in fourth quarter while unit labor costs accelerate

Beyond to buy rights to Buy Buy Baby brand and reunite it with Bed Bath & Beyond

Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek

U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.

Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.

DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans

Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.

Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens

The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.

Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.

Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon

QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.

Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player

Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma.

What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money

There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.

Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends

Companies with good payouts are now the hottest bet in China markets.

U.S. Treasury Yields Fall But Direction for Long-End Yields Still Seen Upward

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell and ING said the the long end of the Treasury curve will continue trading at higher yields even as Trump hasn’t delivered anything to shock markets so far.

Russia's Crude Exports Fairly Stable Despite U.S. Sanctions, Goldman Says

Oil edged lower in early trade as Goldman Sachs said the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia haven’t had a significant impact on the country’s oil exports.

The Extra Reward for Owning Stocks Over Bonds Has Disappeared

There is little sign of crimped demand for equities among individual investors, who remain bullish after two years of blockbuster gains.

Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Series

Check out the stocks Heard on the Street writers favor in their eighth annual stock-picking contest.

What Will It Take for Home Buyers to Start Asking for a Disaster Discount?

The real costs of owning a house in neighborhoods that are vulnerable to flooding and wildfires are becoming clearer.

Now Wanted in Silicon Valley: Ho-Hum Businesses With Thin Profit Margins

Venture-capital firms are bringing AI and dealmaking to accounting, property management and other unglamorous fields.

In China, a Cat-and-Mouse Game to Rein In Crypto

Recent court cases reveal how middlemen are facilitating a booming trade, eluding a crackdown.

One House, Three Owners: The Ballooning Cost of the American Dream

The story of home affordability in the U.S. told from a single front porch.

Trump Adds Fuel to Claims That Big Banks Discriminate Against Conservatives

The president has told Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to stop cutting conservatives off from doing business.

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause TikTok ban

Amazon says it had best-ever Thanksgiving Holiday week with record sales and number of items sold

U.S. stock futures and bond yields drop on reports Putin has updated nuclear doctrine

Charter Communications announces buyout deal for Liberty Broadband at terms above its previous proposal

General Motors unveils new all-electric Cadillac called the Vistiq with 300-mile range