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Starbucks says it’s focused on turnaround after report it explored Chipotle merger
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Can GLP-1 drugs help stop compulsive shopping, gambling and other ways people throw away their money?
Researchers will explore whether weight-loss drugs can deter risky or impulsive financial decisions. "It might be very good financially for the average person," one neuroscientist said.
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How inflation can change your retirement plan
Inflation can quietly reshape retirement finances, making it important to revisit key parts of your plan.
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Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago. Here's where costs have risen the most.
Americans paid an average of $531 per year for household water in 2025, although people in some states pay far more, according to a new study.
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Paramount completes $110B Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance
The deal puts CEO David Ellison in control of one of the world’s largest entertainment companies.
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On cusp of merger, ‘Digger’ bombs for Warner Bros., ‘Verity’ takes No. 1 at box office
The disappointing opening comes just as Paramount Skydance is closing its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Man City lodges ‘comprehensive’ appeal after guilty verdict in financial rule-breaking scandal
Manchester City has lodged a “comprehensive” appeal, the club confirmed Friday, following the publication of a report by an independent commission detailing large-scale financial rule-breaking by the Premier League giant in one of English soccer’s biggest scandals.
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Employers across the U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, short of forecasts
Unemployment ticked up to 4.2% in September, while employers pulled back on hiring amid economic headwinds.
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U.S. layoffs in 2026 are down nearly 40% from last year, labor data shows
Hiring plans are up 3% so far this year, signaling the labor market remains resilient, experts say.
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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds
A 401(k) can provide a path to gold investing, but the process — and the risks — require careful consideration.
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