Ford to record $19.5 billion in special charges related to EV pullback
The charges are related to a restructuring of its business priorities and a pullback in its all-electric vehicle investments, Ford announced Monday.
Penny pinchers are putting a squeeze on the all-powerful Chinese central government

Weak retail sales and spending-averse households are pushing China toward targeted stimulus — including offering digital-yuan incentives — but the results have been mixed.
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The AI boom will turn to bust in 2026, says this forecaster who offers his trade of the year

High valuations leave stocks vulnerable to a big tech sell-off, according to BCA Research
The deadline to enroll in Obamacare is Monday if you want coverage to start Jan. 1

The subsidies that made Affordable Care Act plans more affordable are expiring, and marketplace coverage in 2026 will be much more expensive.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, will go private

Roomba maker iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sunday and will turn over its business to a pair of Chinese companies and go private, capping a years-long fall from grace.
U.S. stock futures little changed ahead of year’s last full week of trading

Stocks slid on Friday, led by a sharp decline in the tech sector, as investors continue a “rotation trade” out of AI stocks.
Stocks risk a stir-up in last trading push of the year. Where to put your money.

A delayed November jobs report and key inflation reading are not the only things that could gin up market turmoil.
72% of people say they’d be happier if they saved or invested more money. Far fewer said spending more would bring happiness.

While financial happiness is typically framed as a choice between spending on material goods or spending on experiences, many Americans are expressing a different desire for their money: saving more.
‘Is this really what college bowl games have become?’ Critics see brands like Pop-Tarts competing with football for attention.

Notre Dame recently decided to pass up an invitation to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.



