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.
‘The stress at my job is getting worse every day’: I’m 61, earn $177K, and have a 401(k) with $965K. Do I retire and downsize?

“I don’t want to end up in a nursing home on Medicare like my grandma.”
Kevin Warsh’s odds of becoming Fed chair leap higher as Dimon signals support

President Trump said he was leaning toward choosing either Warsh or Kevin Hassett to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
The exclusive WhatsApp chats where family offices vet deals, plan meetups and sell dinosaur bones
The rich — they’re just like us. Family offices rely on WhatsApp for everything from deal sourcing to selling collectibles.
Walmart was too late for a Nasdaq-100 spot — but these 6 stocks made the cut

Strategy maintained its place in the tech-heavy index, but Lululemon and Trade Desk are among the companies getting the boot.
'Stranger Things' ushered in a new era for Netflix
A lot has changed since its first season in 2016, as Netflix has announced dozens of “Stranger Things” partnerships and collaborations with brands.



