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Financial journalist covering the financial markets, with a focus on the technology sector.

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Is the Big Business of AI Dominated by Too Few Big Businesses?

Is the Big Business of AI Dominated by Too Few Big Businesses?

U.S. companies expect to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI over the next few years, but some invest…

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Will the Fed's Rate Cuts Save Commercial Real Estate?

Will the Fed's Rate Cuts Save Commercial Real Estate?

The Federal Reserve's rate-cutting cycle, begun earlier this month, is expected to alleviate some of the pres…

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Why a $70B Fund May Load Up on Nvidia and Dump Apple Stock This Week

Why a $70B Fund May Load Up on Nvidia and Dump Apple Stock This Week

One of America's largest technology-focused ETFs will likely be forced to buy billions of dollars worth of Nv…

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Trump Claims U.S. Will 'Fix' Venezuela's Oil Industry, But Experts Warn of Major Challenges

Trump Claims U.S. Will 'Fix' Venezuela's Oil Industry, But Experts Warn of Major Challenges

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will revive Venezuela's ailing oil industry, but experts see towering ec…

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AI Stocks Got Some Good News-And Surged. Will This Micron-Powered Momentum Last?

AI Stocks Got Some Good News-And Surged. Will This Micron-Powered Momentum Last?

AI stocks soared after memory chip maker Micron reported far stronger-than-expected quarterly results in Dece…

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Markets Brief: Utility Stock Dividends vs. Bond Yields, Citadel’s Bullish Turn, and a Cooling IPO Market

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By Sarah Hansen, Tom Lauricella Verified, Colin Laidley Verified
| Morningstar
Markets head into the first full week of the fourth quarter with a boost from a softer-than-expected jobs report, which cooled expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate increases in the final months of 2026. The coming week will be quieter for economic data. But news will pick up significantly next week, with the release of the September Consumer Price Index report and the start of third-quarter earnings.
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AI Stocks Took a Breather in Q3 After Blistering Q2 Rally

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By Colin Laidley Verified
| Morningstar
Investors reallocated between AI stocks in the third quarter. Former high-flying hardware stocks lost steam, while hyperscalers and software advanced. The stocks of hyperscalers Microsoft and Meta rose as their AI businesses appeared to gain momentum. Software stocks rebounded from their first-half losses. The years-long rally in artificial intelligence stocks stalled in the third quarter.
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September Jobs Report Seen Showing Hiring Plateau After August Surge

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By Colin Laidley Verified
| Morningstar
Friday’s nonfarm payroll report is expected to show hiring moderated in September after a surprisingly strong August. Economists say the data will likely show the US labor market remaining stable, despite slower job creation and fears about AI-driven displacement. The data will likely bear less on the Fed’s October interest rate decision than upcoming inflation data, analysts say. Still, a soft report could trim expectations for the number and pace of rate increases.
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