L.A. wildfires to cost insurers more than $20 billion. Three companies are likely to foot most of the bill.

Allstate, Chubb and Travelers are likely to be the publicly traded insurance carriers most affected, as they are the most exposed to the California homeowners’ market.
J&J says lung cancer drugs Rybrevant and Lazcluze extend survival

Niels Wenstedt | Getty Images Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday said its lung cancer regimen keeps people alive for at least a year longer than AstraZeneca‘s Tagrisso, the go-to drug for a certain type of lung cancer. J&J in a statement said its drugs – Rybrevant and Lazcluze – showed a statistically significant and clinically […]
10-year Treasury yield drops for first time in five sessions during shortened trading
Treasury yields finished lower in Thursday’s abbreviated trading session, with the bond market shutting early in observance of a national day of mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
NHL plans to host two outdoor games in Florida in 2026

Sean Pavone | Istock | Getty Images Outdoor hockey in Florida? The National Hockey League says it is up for the challenge. The NHL announced Wednesday that it will host its first outdoor games in the Sunshine State. The league will feature two matchups next year, one as part of the Winter Classic, followed by […]
December jobs report forecast is 155,000 but here’s the number investors really should watch

Rising unemployment prodded the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates last fall despite lingering inflation — and the jobless rate could still be the deciding factor for future rate cuts.
From Japan to St. Lucia, here’s where airfare is falling in 2025

Tourists take photos in Shinsekai with Tsutenkaku tower in sight in Osaka, Japan, on December 12, 2024. Kichul Shin | Nurphoto | Getty Images Planning an international trip this year? You could be in luck, if you’re willing to fly far. Long-haul trips are cheaper than last year, according to data released this week from […]
Used car prices set to stabilize in 2025 after pandemic volatility

Used Honda Pilots are displayed on the sales lot at Honda Marin on February 06, 2024 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Used vehicle prices are expected to continue to stabilize in 2025 after swinging wildly for several years before starting to calm down in 2024. Auto data and logistics firm Cox […]
Wall Street’s riskiest stocks are melting down as retail traders face ‘day of reckoning’

Retail traders who had developed a taste for gambling on speculative stocks were facing a day of reckoning on Wednesday as many of their favorite trades suffered a startling meltdown.
Medicare can cover Eli Lilly’s Zepbound for sleep apnea: Health Department agency

An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City on Dec. 11, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Medicare drug plans can now cover Eli Lilly‘s blockbuster obesity drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea, CNBC confirmed on Wednesday. That opens the door for broader access to Zepbound, which is […]
Here’s how Trump could impose tariffs on Denmark in a bid to control Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump Tuesday threatened to place new tariffs on imports from Denmark unless the country gives up control of Greenland, news that dented the stocks of some of Denmark’s most important companies and underscored Trump’s focus on geopolitical competition.



