Finance
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Holiday Spending Increased, Defying Fears of a Decline
While the pace of growth slowed, spending stayed strong because of robust job growth and strong wage gains.
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The 2023 Good Tech Awards
In the tech industry, 2023 was a year of transformation. Spurred by the success of last year’s breakout tech star,…
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This QVC Host Can Help You Sell Yourself
On a Saturday night earlier this month, the QVC host Shawn Killinger kicked off another episode of “Shawn Saves Christmas,”…
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2023 Box Office Lessons: Audiences Sought Comfort, Skipped Spectacle
Movie audiences flocked to Taylor Swift, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” but were cooler toward returning superheroes like the Flash, Captain Marvel…
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Suit Against Twitter Over Unpaid Bonuses Can Proceed, Judge Rules
More than $5 million in bonuses were orally promised but never paid, according to the suit. A judge denied the…
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Two Wars, 50 Elections: The Economy Faces Rising Geopolitical Risks
Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the…
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What to Read and Listen to During Your Holiday Break
DealBook lists its favorite podcasts and books for getting smarter about business and the economy.
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Wall St. Loves to Guess, but Nobody Knows What the Market Will Do in 2024
So-called stock forecasts don’t deserve the name, our columnist says. Wall Street’s track record is horrendous.
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When Social Security Becomes a Debt Collector
Kree Flowers had recently gotten married and decided to log into her account on the Social Security Administration’s website in…
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Your Old 401(k): Out of Sight, Out of Mind and Out of Money
In 2024, more low-balance, forgotten 401(k)s and similar retirement plans could be forced into rollover accounts, which don’t benefit their…