How the fragile AI ecosystem may be one of the biggest risks to markets this year

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Micron’s stock gets an $8 million vote of confidence from this industry veteran

CEO Mark Liu just bought up Micron’s stock at a time when it’s essentially never been hotter. The purchase implies he thinks ...

Shares in Novo Nordisk spike sharply after U.K. regulator approves higher Wegovy dosage

Shares in Denmark's global healthcare company, Novo Nordisk jumped sharply on Friday after the U.K.'s regulator signed off on ...

I was asked, ‘Should we adopt AI?’ in a job interview. I said yes, but my answer fell flat. Was this a trick question?

Do you think we should adopt AI?” I hesitated, wondering if saying “yes” would make me seem like I was advocating for my own ...

‘The house has quadrupled in value’: I bought a house with my brother, but he did not contribute. How do I fix this?

Dear Quentin, I own a house jointly (with the right of survivorship) with my brother in New York. I bought the house in 1990.

‘I don’t want to step on any toes’: I manage a $80K trust for a 15-year-old relative. How do I deal with nosy relatives?

I am a trustee of a new trust for a young relative who is 15 years old. I expect the trust to be funded with approximately ...

‘I’m afraid.’ I have a student and car loan and two credit cards with around a $15K limit. I had an 800 credit score, but then I paid off my mortgage — and it dropped ...

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11 housing markets where real estate pros predict you’ll find deals in 2026

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Is the stock market open on MLK Day? Does the post office deliver mail?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the life and legacy of King, who was born on Jan. 15, 1929, and became a leading ...

S&P 500 futures are rising, with tech in the lead again and Fed speakers on tap

S&P 500 futures are up 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are up 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures are adding around 0.5%. On ...

Affordable and roomy, the 2026 Kia Seltos is tops in mileage and warranty, too

An enticingly affordable subcompact SUV, the 2026 Kia Seltos touts technology, efficiency, and plenty of space, all delivered ...

Half of GLP-1 users ditch their injections — and some are turning to other weight-loss methods instead

New research has found that 50% of patients regain the weight they lost if they stop taking Wegovy and Zepbound ...