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IMF sees a split global economy, with countries less exposed to the oil shock and benefiting from AI demand pulling ahead

Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon no longer recommends any of the major telecommunications stocks as he warns of more volatility ahead.

Contrary to a widespread current worry among some on Wall Street, bull markets do not die of old age,

Brazil’s presidential election is powering optimism in the country’s stock market — and capturing the attention of investors wary of having too much exposure to the U.S. stock market.

The chip makers introduced hardware and software designs for future AI data centers, but the revenue potential is still far out, an analyst says.

The sharp moves could partly be a reaction to recent cautious commentary on AI spending.

The company’s stock was up more than 3% following the release of Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, which analysts expect to drive new business opportunities.

Oil markets were struggling on Monday to gauge how President Donald Trump’s new declaration of an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine might help mitigate a deepening global oil crisis as the Middle East conflict drags on.

As more money flows toward AI software offerings, Salesforce could deepen its customer relationships while Adobe looks vulnerable, analysts say.

Google Cloud is growing fast, but several chip makers and networking providers could be better ways to capitalize on that trend, according to Melius Research.

Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment will boost retirees’ monthly budgets. But will it be enough?

A new disclosure about Micron’s buyback plans appears meant to show shareholders that Micron is more generous with cash than one of its key rivals, an analyst said.

Microsoft has reclaimed a $4 trillion market cap in intraday action Monday — and fresh records are in sight.

Expensive utility bills have become an increasingly sharp thorn for Americans’ wallets.

Stuart Kaiser, of Citigroup, recommends buying iShares Russell 2000 exchange-traded fund call options before the consumer-price index for September is released on Wednesday.

A troubling rise in prices might trigger an interest-rate move at the Fed’s meeting in late October.

One highly rated fund manager shares some top picks, including two names many U.S. investors will be unfamiliar with.

“I’m in my 60s, recently retired and living my best life.”

A stronger dollar, higher bond market yields and elevated gas prices are already tightening financial conditions in the U.S. to the point that Kevin Warsh may not even need to hike rates.

“The house is worth $925,000 and mom owns it outright. She also has $480,000 in investments.”