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AMD’s stock is surging as these big numbers excite Wall Street November 13, 2025
While the chip maker’s investor day left analysts with questions about its chip rollout, AMD’s big projections signaled a “clearly confident” company.
Britney Nguyen
My late husband’s son is listed as beneficiary on his IRAs. Where does that leave me? November 13, 2025
“My husband’s son said he doesn’t want any part of the IRAs or the insurance policies.”
Quentin Fottrell
‘Our HOA fees are too high’: My husband and I are retired. Should we sell our $700K condo and rent instead? November 12, 2025
“We have total combined assets of $1.5 million.”
Quentin Fottrell
This biotech is halting its work with Novo Nordisk and laying off more people November 12, 2025
Korro is the latest to rethink its ties with the Danish pharma company.
Claudia Assis
Getting financial advice from AI could cost you thousands. Here’s why. November 12, 2025
Who gives better investment advice — chatbots or humans?
Brett Arends
Value stocks rally as Dow tops 48,000 for first time. What does it mean for 2026? November 12, 2025
After years of trailing their hard-charging rivals in the information-technology sector, stocks from the so-called old economy are enjoying a moment of bliss.
Joseph Adinolfi
Cisco’s stock climbs as AI networking demand drives earnings beat November 12, 2025
Surging demand for Cisco’s AI networking equipment and a ‘multi-billion-dollar’ refresh in its legacy business sparked upbeat results and guidance.
Christine Ji
Medicare’s telehealth services will be extended until Jan. 30 if shutdown ends November 12, 2025
Medicare’s telehealth services are set to resume under the agreement to reopen the government, bringing back the pandemic-era service that allows doctors to conduct about 5% of Medicare’s overall outpatient visits remotely.
Jessica Hall
Waymo’s driverless cars are headed to the highways — in a milestone for the industry November 12, 2025
The robotaxi startup will be the first in the U.S. to offer trips on freeways without a safety monitor.
William Gavin
The robots have won. The smart trade now is investing in companies that make them. November 12, 2025
Amazon’s million-robot army ends the need for 160,000 new jobs. Walmart, Target and other retailers are reaching similar conclusions.
Charlie Garcia