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The latest Macro news from the world's leading financial publishers, with original analysis.
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Why Nordstrom Decided to Go Private
Nordstrom Co-CEO Pete Nordstrom, says that there is "a lot of headroom" in the firm's Rack concept and that he and his brother, Co-CEO Erik Nordstrom, wanted more influence over some of the company's decisions in explaining why they took Nordstrom private in 2025. He speaks with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
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The 2027 401(k) limits are here. See how much more you can save next year.
Defined-contribution plans are getting a bump. IRA savers are not.
MarketWatch
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‘The Rings Of Power’ Season 3 Arrives With A Solid Rotten Tomatoes Score
'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' is back with a decent Rotten Tomatoes score, but what it really needs is an audience.
Forbes
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I inherited $1.4 million from my father. Am I wrong to ask my husband of 25 years for a postnuptial agreement?
“He has always said he wants his daughter to inherit a chunk of his estate, and I’ve never objected to that.”
MarketWatch
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Papa John’s Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania-based Papa John’s International Inc. franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week as pain spreads across fast-food operators.
Bloomberg
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‘Ebenezer’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Split Over Johnny Depp’s ‘Christmas Carol’ Adaptation
"Ebenezer," Johnny Depp and director Ti West’s new take on Charles Dickens’ classic novella A Christmas Carol, is being met with a split reaction by Rotten Tomatoes critics.
Forbes
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Should a widow leave her late partner’s home to her stepkids — or cut off contact with them?
“It would be a less drastic step than selling the home now and splitting the proceeds.”
MarketWatch
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‘We had the worst fight’: I want my husband to retire at 65, but I don’t want to lose his $280,000 salary. Is that unreasonable?
“We have $2.6 million, most of it in his 401(k) and IRAs, plus $450,000 in a brokerage account.”
MarketWatch
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De Beers Suitor Aims to Win Customers Back to Real Diamonds
The group in pole position to buy De Beers said it aims to bring customers back to real diamonds, and away from the synthetic gems that have deepened an industry crisis.
Bloomberg
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Japan’s Yen Jumps After Breaching Key 160-Per-Dollar Level
The yen quickly rose to touch its strongest level of the day after fading to the closely watched 160-per-dollar mark, a threshold that’s raised the specter that policymakers in Japan will swoop in again to defend the currency.
Bloomberg
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NHL Showdown: Rogers Faces Off Against Three TV Providers At The CRTC
Who gets to watch Monday Night Hockey without paying extra? A showdown between Rogers and three TV providers could change how Canadians watch the NHL.
Forbes
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Rod Little on Edgewell’s Growth
Edgewell Personal Care CEO Rod Little joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain how productivity, fewer promotions, and increased brand advertising helped lift gross margin by 500 basis points. He also discusses value-focused product sizes, private-label shaving, and why growing interest in self-care could benefit its sunscreen business. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
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Director of Lone Star Project Reflects on Blue Victories in Texas
After decades of falling short, Matt Angle explains why democrats were finally able to sweep the state. He believes health care should be among the top priorities for new lawmakers. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
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Rebuilding Trust In Childhood Vaccines
Twenty-six years ago, the U.S. declared measles eliminated. That achievement is now at risk.
Forbes
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Delta Sees No Pushback on Higher Fares, CEO Says
Delta Air Lines Inc.’s chief executive officer Ed Bastian says there's been no slowdown in demand even as ticket prices rise. “We haven’t seen the pushback,” he told Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz on Thursday. "It is supply and demand. The demand is really strong." (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
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Allegations Of Second Jensen Huang Affair Ramp Up Divorce Speculation—Billionaire’s Wife Could Get Half His $140 BillIon Fortune
California is a “community property” state, meaning shared assets are typically divided equally during a divorce in the absence of any other agreement.
Forbes
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Sales of Existing US Homes Tumble to Lowest Level Since 2010
US previously owned home sales fell last month to a 16-year low as a cascade of negative news on mortgage rates and inflation deterred would-be buyers.
Bloomberg
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How Jill Martin, ‘The Queen Of Cozy,’ Is Expanding Her Empire
Jill Martin of TODAY show and QVC fame is now sitting comfortably on top of her cozy empire
Forbes
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All DC’s Options Are Bad, Whether Gunn, Latcham, Snyder Or Reeves
The DC is starting over again, either in part or in full, and there were and are no good options here, whether we're talking about James Gunn or Jeremy Latcham.
Forbes
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Packers WRs Christian Watson And Matthew Golden Are Chasing History
Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden are on pace for the second-most receiving yards by a duo in NFL history.
Forbes
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Women’s Sports Revenue Will Top $3 Billion. Parental Leave Can Take It To The Next Level
Women’s sports revenue is booming, but few leaders say parental leave for athletes works. Here’s how stronger policies can help leagues and employers keep top talent.
Forbes
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An Inside Look Into The Weeknd’s Historic Billion-Dollar Tour
The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour has ended with more than $1.3 billion in ticket sales, setting a new record for a solo male performer.
Forbes
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Dodgers Send Kike Hernandez Message After Exit
The Los Angeles Dodgers offered a response on the free agent fan favorite shortly after his latest stint with the team ended.
Forbes
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Novo CEO Doustdar On What’s New For Ozempic, Wegovy, GLP-1s And Obesity
Novo president and chief executive officer Mike Doustdar talked about Ozempic, Wegovy, new GLP-1 medications, weight loss and obesity and the company's new rebrand
Forbes
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Red Sox Veteran Targets Return After Dominant Stretch
The Boston Red Sox have received an update from a four-year veteran who seems to have transformed his game.
Forbes
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Mets Send First Base Message After Free Agent Exit
New York Mets executive David Stearns indicated his plans for the key infield position shortly after a contributor cut ties with the team.
Forbes
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10 Best Index Funds To Buy Now For 2027
Looking to build or rebalance your portfolio for 2027? Explore top index funds to buy now with low expense ratios to broaden your diversification.
Forbes
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Phillies Add New Third Baseman After Alec Bohm Yankees Report
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired a new infielder shortly after a reported link between their former All-Star and the New York Yankees.
Forbes
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College Football Playoff Treatment Of Notre Dame Shows These Aren’t The Good Old Days
The more they keep expanding the College Football Playoff, the more subjective it will become in choosing and slottng participants. See this Notre Dame mess.
Forbes
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The return of the snatch-and-grab state
A new history of confiscation sheds light on modern economic warfare
The Economist
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Democrats pledge to expose ‘absolute avalanche of corruption’ under Trump
Congress member Jamie Raskin says he will launch sweeping probe of president and allies but warns party to avoid impeachment ‘distraction’
Financial Times
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Consumers are showing signs of strain even as they keep spending, CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows
Retail sales rose at their slowest pace in nearly a year in October as American consumers showed signs of strain from high prices.
CNBC
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For boomers, economic boom times are over
Across the rich world, the geriatric share of income and wealth is ebbing
The Economist
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3 unexpected reasons the October jobs report was so strong
October's jobs report blew past economist forecasts. Here are three reasons.
CNBC
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A key report for where inflation stood in October comes out Tuesday. Here's what to expect
The CPI headline reading is expected to show an increase of 0.3% while the core is forecast to increase 0.2%.
CNBC
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The future of Trumponomics: compromise or failure
How the art of the deal may yet prevail over the art of denial
The Economist
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A disturbing employment trend is hiding beneath the latest strong job numbers
The average jobless worker's bout of unemployment surpassed 27 weeks in October, the highest outside of the pandemic period in a decade.
CNBC