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Powerball hits $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing, 4th largest jackpot in U.S. history - NBC News
The Powerball jackpot for Christmas Eve has grown to $1.7 billion after no winner was called Monday night, becoming the fourth highest jackpot in Powerball history.
Stock Market Today: Dow Wavers After Surprise Jobless Claims; Nvidia Retakes Key Level (Live Coverage) - Investor's Business Daily
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index opens higher Wednesday after a surprise drop in jobless claims. Nvidia stock clears an entry.
How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused - ABC News
GiveDirectly got $50 gift cards out to SNAP recipients during last month’s shutdown through a new approach to cash assistance
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level - AP News
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening. U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 20 fell by 10,000 to 214,0…
It's too late for some last-minute tax moves — but these can be tackled with days to go in 2025 - CNBC
There's still time to boost your refund or reduce your tax bill for 2025. But your last chance is Dec. 31.
Boomers Are Buying These 5 High-Quality Monthly Dividend Stocks Hand Over Fist - Yahoo Finance
These five stocks with monthly dividends seem like great ideas for Baby Boomer passive income-oriented investors seeking upside appreciation.
For Texas bakery, the traditional holiday fruitcake is no joke - NBC News
CORSICANA, Texas — In a holiday full of classic confections — candy canes, gingerbread and sugarplums — there's one that's showing up less often: fruitcake.
Noche Buena: The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas - BBC
Mexico is the world's largest exporter of beers. But one of its most beloved brews is only found inside the country and traditionally available for just a few weeks each year.
Bitcoin Misses Out on Wall Street Cheer to Stall Near $87,000 - Yahoo Finance
As traditional markets move into the final days of the year with a burst of seasonal optimism, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has barely stirred...
Edmunds: The best used luxury vehicles to be had for under $40,000 - AP News
When shopping for a high-quality used car or SUV, who wouldn’t be against a vehicle with a luxury badge that’s loaded with features? The problem is pricing, or more specifically, the fact that simply having a fancier badge can easily add thousands of dollars …
Economy grows, chip tariff delay, new S&P 500 record and more in Morning Squawk - CNBC
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
One of the most important ‘Magnificent Seven’ members is rumbling to life. Here’s what that means for tech and the S&P 500. - MarketWatch
Repare Therapeutics Announces Acquisition of Polθ ATPase Inhibitor, RP-3467, by Gilead Sciences for Up To $30 Million in Total Consideration - Business Wire
When porch pirates steal medicine instead of holiday gifts - NPR
Mail theft can happen around the holidays, but sometimes, instead of getting a new iPad, the thief swipes a mail order medicine. Here's what to do about it.
Prediction: These 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Will Be Big Winners Again in 2026 - The Motley Fool
Nvidia (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) stocks are the top three artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to buy now and into 2026.
Banks and traders race to capitalise on gold’s historic rally - Financial Times
Surge in bullion prices turns precious metals trading and vaulting into one of finance’s most profitable businesses
A US Postal Service plan to raise cash could cost the agency its biggest customer - CNN
For years, a huge Amazon contract has been one of the few bright spots in the US Postal Service’s finances. But now the USPS plans to offer those last-mile services to additional customers to stem billions in ongoing losses – a move that risks losing its bigg…
BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol in $6bn deal - BBC
BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.
Why so many Americans dislike this fast-growing economy - CNN
What is the silver price forecast for 2026? - CBS News
Experts expect silver prices to shift further in 2026 as demand and inflation further impact precious metal prices.