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Election Day, a Fed rate cut, and more AI earnings: What to watch in the markets this week

The presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will come to a close, with huge implications for market and the economy

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Big Tech says its AI spending spree will pay off. Wall Street is worried

Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Apple, and others are facing investor backlash despite strong profits as they warn of soaring AI costs

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Apple's new AI, a simpler Starbucks, Stellantis struggles: The week's most popular

Plus, Elon Musk says Trump’s economic plans will cause "temporary hardship" and tank the stock market

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Economy adds just 12,000 jobs in October — lowest in years amid to temporary shocks

Economists don't expect the Fed to be swayed given the short-term impact of the Boeing strike and hurricanes on the numbers

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The 'world's thinnest' wafers, AI agents, and Apple's surprise: This week in new AI launches

Plus, OpenAI chairperson Bret Taylor's AI startup, Sierra, raised $175 million

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Trump Media stock is plunging again and has suddenly given back half of its October rally

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Bitcoin was flirting with a new record. Now it's watching and waiting for a high-stakes election

Friday 12:00PM

United Airlines stock has been on a tear

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A 'biohacker' tries cheating death, private train cars, and Trump's mansion: Lifestyle news roundup

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The 5 best hotels for watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Gen Z splurges more on groceries than on travel, clothing, and nights out

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AI tools revolutionizing content creation — Including an Emmy-winning breakthrough, says exec

AI is revolutionizing content creation — including an Emmy-winning breakthrough, exec says

Starbucks plans to roll out a fresh batch of TV ads

Bitcoin's rise is predicting a Donald Trump election victory, strategist says

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A 'biohacker' tries cheating death, private train cars, and Trump's mansion: Lifestyle news roundup

Plus, what’s inside an outrageously expensive $13,000 martini

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A 'biohacker' tries cheating death, private train cars, and Trump's mansion: Lifestyle news roundup

Plus, what’s inside an outrageously expensive $13,000 martini

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The 5 best hotels for watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Gen Z splurges more on groceries than on travel, clothing, and nights out

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For enough money, you can attach your own private car to the back of an Amtrak train

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The 7 best cities in America for luxury shopping

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🌏 OpenAI aims at Google

Plus: A Starbucks broadcast for help.

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🌏 A smart (?) Apple

Plus: A $13,000 martini.

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Image for The 'world's thinnest' wafers, AI agents, and Apple's surprise: This week in new AI launches

The 'world's thinnest' wafers, AI agents, and Apple's surprise: This week in new AI launches

The 'world's thinnest' wafers, AI agents, and Apple's surprise: This week in new AI launches

Plus, OpenAI chairperson Bret Taylor's AI startup, Sierra, raised $175 million

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Big Tech says its AI spending spree will pay off. Wall Street is worried

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ChatGPT takes on Google, Meta's spending spree, and Microsoft's data center problem: AI news roundup

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AI is revolutionizing content creation — including an Emmy-winning breakthrough, exec says

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Amazon is struggling to bring AI to Alexa

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Apple has big AI ambitions. They might take a while

Apple has big AI ambitions. They might take a while

The staggered release of Apple Intelligence won't be an immediate boon to iPhone sales, analysts say

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Google stock jumps 4% after AI momentum drives earnings

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Google beats third-quarter earnings expectations on AI momentum

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Apple sees record revenue on strong iPhone sales

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Amazon workers 'appalled' by executive's claim that anyone was 'excited' about in-office mandate

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6 popular cars you actually shouldn't buy, according to Consumer Reports — and the 6 to buy instead

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The 5 best tires for your car right now, according to Consumer Reports

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Election Day, a Fed rate cut, and more AI earnings: What to watch in the markets this week

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Eli Lilly's Zepbound sales, Pfizer wants in on weight loss drugs, AbbVie's big deal: Pharma news round up

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Trump Media stock is plunging again and has suddenly given back half of its October rally