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Indicators

US Manufacturing Activity Grinds to 14-Month Low

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US factory activity contracted for the tenth straight month in December, according to the latest Institute for Supply Management survey.

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Finance

Unchained Wells Fargo Heads into 2026 With Fresh Momentum

For the first time since 2018, the Wells Fargo stagecoach is rolling into a new year without the burden of a Federal Reserve asset cap.

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Markets

Big Tech’s Allure Fades as Wall Street Bets on Main Street Stock Rebound in ’26

Bank of America analysts forecast S&P 500 earnings will grow 14% next year, and sees the index reaching 7,100.

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Media & Entertainment

In Casinos, the House Always Wins. What About Prediction Markets?

Can Kalshi and Polymarket become the massive, all-purpose financial vehicles envisioned by backers or will they be disrupted by regulators?

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Advisor Upside

What Do Advisors Think of a White House-Aligned Fed Chair?

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Wealth managers have reservations on whether the next chair will remain independent of political influence.

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International Economics

China Reopening to US Soybean Imports

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China stopped buying US soybeans altogether in May, two months after suspending the import licenses of US-based CHS Inc.

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Advisor Upside

Is the 2.8% Social Security COLA Increase Enough? Depends on Who You Ask

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That works out to an additional $56 per retirement payment, bringing the average monthly benefit to more than $2,000.

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Finance

Stampeding Bull Market Will Keep Bears at Bay for Another Year, Investors Predict

The S&P 500 has climbed 35% since its April low and roughly 90% since the beginning of its bull run in 2022.

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Markets

Gold Rush Loses Momentum in Runup to Newmont Earnings

Even with this week’s tumble, bullion investors can take gold comfort in knowing the noble metal is headed for its best year since 1979.

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Markets

Gold’s Shining Moment: From Portfolio Fuddy-Duddy to Must-Have

The gold standard hasn’t made a comeback, but the precious metal’s price is breaking records as confidence in the US dollar fades.

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