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New Orders Contracting; Production Expanding; Employment Contracting; Supplier Deliveries Slower; Raw Materials Inventories Contracting; Customers’ Inventories Too Low; Price Increase Unchanged; Exports and Imports Contracting TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in December for the 10th consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction,…

For the fourth consecutive year, Alabama saw more people moving into its cities rather than leaving, according to U-Haul. The transportation company is out with its Growth Index migration data for 2025, ranking Alabama ninth among the states using customer transaction data for the year. Last year, the state placed 16th. To create the ranking,…

A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market. The top bidder for the prized tuna at the predawn auction on Monday was Kiyomura Corp. whose owner, Kiyoshi Kimura, runs the popular Sushi Zanmai chain. Kimura, who has won…

Limited-time retro packaging will highlight Chick-fil-A’s heritage, the company said. Source: Chick-fil-A For Chick-fil-A’s 80th anniversary, the chicken chain is going all out: retro packaging, collectible cups, themed merch and even the chance to win free food for a year. The chain’s anniversary comes as the restaurant industry struggles with declining traffic. To win back…

In this article CMCSA VSNT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Versant Media Group, the portfolio of cable TV networks and digital assets spun off by Comcast, joined the small cohort of public media companies Monday as the industry reckons with ongoing disruption. Versant began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “VSNT,” opening…

Novo’s Wegovy injectable costs more than $1,000 a month at present, significantly more than its new oral version of the drug © Scott Olson/Getty Images Novo Nordisk is launching a weight-loss pill price war as it seeks to keep pace with arch-rival Eli Lilly in the market for GLP-1 drugs. The Danish drugmaker announced on…

Here are Monday’s biggest calls on Wall Street: Goldman Sachs upgrades Coinbase to buy from neutral Goldman said the stock is “best-in-class.” “In light of this, we u/g COIN t o Buy (from Neutral), reflecting a shift to structural growth through a growing derivatives business, best-in-class, growing crypto infrastructure businesses, and new, secularly growing products,…

BAC NINH, Vietnam (AP) — The transformation of Vietnam’s Bac Ninh is evident in the signs above its shops and the spicy Chinese and Korean dishes on its tables. Once known for its rice fields and the love duets of its centuries-old Quan Ho folk songs, the city just north of Hanoi has become one…

Harold Hamm said: ‘President [Javier] Milei is trying to do the right thing’ © Bloomberg US shale oil magnate Harold Hamm is accelerating his overseas expansion, buying more assets in Argentina and unveiling plans to invest up to $200mn a year drilling in the Latin American nation. Hamm told the Financial Times that Continental Resources…

New York  —  The gas pump has emerged as a rare source of relief for Americans drowning in higher prices — and that positive trend is expected to continue in 2026, regardless of the uncertainty in Venezuela. Gas prices are projected to average just $2.97 a gallon nationally this year, according to forecasts from fuel…

In this article US2Y US10Y Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 29, 2025. NYSE U.S. Treasury yields moved lower on Monday following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The 10-year Treasury yield fell by more than 3 basis points to 4.155%. The 2-year…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Dec. 30, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stocks rose on Monday even after the U.S.’ attack on Venezuela and capture of leader Nicolas Maduro as crude oil prices saw gains and investors bet the action would not…

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One of the helicopters carrying Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores arrives after they were captured overnight in Venezuela by U.S. forces, at the Westside Heliport in New York City, U.S. January 3, 2026. Jeenah Moon | Reuters LONDON — European stocks preliminarily closed in positive territory on Monday as global markets…

Meta and other Big Tech groups are spending tens of billions of dollars to build or lease hyperscale data centres that may define the next phase of computing © Bloomberg The writer is deputy chief investment officer at Richard Bernstein Advisors Meta’s 40-year bond sale last year was widely seen as a vote of confidence…

Tokyo AP  —  A massive 243-kilogram (535-pound) bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market. The top bidder for the prized tuna at the predawn auction on Monday was Kiyomura Corp., whose owner Kiyoshi Kimura runs the popular Sushi Zanmai chain….

In this article .FTSE .STOXX @SI.1 @GC.1 GOOGL .SPX ORCL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A trader wears “2026” glasses on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images .ido-promo__content { box-sizing: border-box; width: 100%; background-color: #f0f0f0;…

Shares in US energy companies have jumped as investors bet that the US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will open opportunities to tap the country’s oil reserves. Shares in Chevron opened more than 4% higher, after surging more than 7% in pre-market trading, while other firms, including ConocoPhillips and Exxon also gained. Precious metal…

Trump’s call for US oil companies to revive the industry in Venezuela creates an opportunity, says Ali Moshiri, formerly of Chevron © Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters A former top Chevron executive is raising $2bn for Venezuelan oil projects as investors race to answer Donald Trump’s call to pour “billions of dollars” into the country after the…

The cost to ride the city’s subways and buses increased to $3 on Sunday and many straphangers say they’re already frustrated with the 10-cent increase. “ I’ve been living in New York for going on 50 years now and for all the fare increases, I think the subway service is lackluster at best,” said Tom Nimen,…

A national bakery chain has shuttered all its stores. Best known for its iconic cupcake vending machines, Sprinkles Cupcakes abruptly closed all company-owned locations after 20 years. The closure was announced by former owner Candace Nelson, who founded the company in 2005 and sold to private equity firm KarpReilly LLC in 2023. “Even though I…

With rapid advances in artificial intelligence, computer scientists and engineers are making progress in developing robots that look and act like humans. A global race is underway to develop humanoid robots for widespread use.  Boston Dynamics has established itself as a frontrunner in the field. With support from South Korean carmaker Hyundai, which owns an…

TOKYO (AP) — A massive 243-kilogram (535-pound) bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market. The top bidder for the prized tuna at the predawn auction on Monday was Kiyomura Corp., whose owner Kiyoshi Kimura runs the popular Sushi Zanmai chain….

In brief U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro, framing the action as a law-enforcement operation. Oil fell as markets priced in higher supply, while Chevron shares jumped 11%. Crypto is expected to play a larger role in payments and settlement in Venezuela as sanctions disrupt traditional channels, Decrypt was told. The U.S. capture of Venezuela’s President,…

This rare glimpse inside Mark Zuckerberg’s home offers a compelling lesson in warm minimalism and the power of color restraint. Rather than leaning into the stark, tech-driven aesthetic often associated with Silicon Valley, the space demonstrates how a carefully considered neutral palette can create depth, softness, and understated elegance. The result is a minimalist living…

With yields of 4.5% and 6.8%, these two energy industry giants are both reliable income stocks and well-positioned businesses. You probably don’t think about it, but oil and natural gas are all around you. They are used at the gas station down the street, by the utility that provides your electricity, and in the products…

As the artificial intelligence trade continues to push the stock market to new highs, investors are increasingly asking if we’re living through another financial bubble that’s destined to burst.  The answer isn’t so simple, at least according to history. The S&P 500 Index jumped 16% in 2025, with AI winners Nvidia Corp., Alphabet Inc., Broadcom…

The skyline of Tokyo city, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets began the first full trading week of 2026 on a stronger note after the U.S. said it had attacked Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. Oil prices edged lower as markets weighed the potential impact of geopolitical…

POCATELLO – A brand new housing development with a unique design has units available for rent – but how long they’ll stay available is anyone’s guess. The construction of Steel Hollow Cottage Community, a housing development on a previously vacant lot on Jefferson Avenue, is nearing completion. The developers aim to have all 16 units…

There’s a lot of grey area surrounding UnitedHealth’s business right now. UnitedHealth Group (UNH +1.67%) has long been one of the premier health insurance companies in the United States, but it and its stock are not unfamiliar with controversy or volatility. It’s been a rough year so far for UnitedHealth’s stock. Through Dec. 30, the…

Volkswagen has revamped the interior design for its upcoming affordable EV lineup, adding more physical buttons, an updated infotainment system, and a few extras. Volkswagen ID. Polo debuts with all-new EV interior The new interior will debut in the upcoming ID. Polo, the first of four new entry-level electric vehicles. After Volkswagen offered a glimpse…

In 2021, 60 Minutes visited the offices of robotics company Boston Dynamics and met an early model of its humanoid robot, Atlas.  It could run, jump and maintain its balance when pushed. But it was bulky, with stiff, mechanical movements.  Now, Atlas can cartwheel, dance, run with human-like fluidity, twist its arms, head and torso…

In this article .FTSE .STOXX @SI.1 @GC.1 GOOGL .SPX ORCL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A trader wears “2026” glasses on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images .ido-promo__content { box-sizing: border-box; width: 100%; background-color: #f0f0f0;…