Stocks Advance as Earnings Boost Markets
Morgan Stanley and Goldman rally, while small-cap momentum builds; semiconductor stocks rise.
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Chinese AI Developers Say They Can't Beat America Without Better Chips
Companies in China are jostling for access to Nvidia's latest Rubin lineup while better-funded U.S. competitors are first in line.
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Japan Ready to Take Action Against Excessive Yen Movements, Finance Minister Says
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is ready to take action against any excessive yen movements, as the currency weakens toward levels that may trigger intervention.
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Philly Fed's Paulson Says Rate Cuts Can Wait, Shows Support for Powell
In her first interview with a national outlet since taking the job, Anna Paulson says the central bank chair has been "very effective."
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Taiwan Pledges $250 Billion in U.S. Spending in Exchange for Lower Tariffs
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing will add new factories to its cluster in Arizona as part of a $250 billion investment in the U.S.
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Why portfolio managers are whispering about inflation worries in 2026
A mix of soaring metals prices, geopolitical risks and threats to the Federal Reserve's independence is raising the possibility that inflation may push higher than expected in 2026, upsetting traders' expectations for stable to lower prices.
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Trump Releases Healthcare Framework Aimed at Lowering Costs
The proposal, light on details, is likely to face hurdles in Congress.
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Wall Street Powers Nation's Biggest Banks to Record Year
Revenues were up across the board of the leading financial firms, with trading, banking and lending all busy.
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Canadian Factory, Wholesale Sales Dented by Auto Industry Weakness
A slump by Canada's auto industry in November as a semiconductor shortage weighed on activity hit sales by factories and wholesalers and threatens to hold back economic growth in the final quarter of last year.
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Silver Is Surging, but U.S. Retail Investors Appear to Be Selling
Coin dealers say it appears the outsize silver gains are being driven by institutional investors and overseas buyers in regions such as Asia.
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Trump Was Told Attack on Iran Wouldn't Guarantee Collapse of Regime
The president was advised that the U.S. military would need more firepower in Middle East to launch a large-strike attack.
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U.S. Forces Seize Sixth Oil Tanker Near Venezuela
The U.S. military is targeting the shadow fleet of vessels carrying sanctioned crude.
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Investors Flock to Buy Eurozone Government Bonds Even as Supply Jumps
Continued diversification away from U.S. assets is supporting the trend, which has taken hold despite expectations that gross eurozone supply will rise to a record high this year.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
January 16, 2026 01:00 ET (06:00 GMT)
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