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Small nuclear reactors could power the future — the challenge is building the first one in the U.S.
Nuclear plants could become smaller, simpler and easier to build in the future, potentially revolutionizing a power source that is increasingly viewed as critical to the transition away from fossil fuels. New designs called small modular reactors, or SMR in shorthand, promise to speed deployment of new plants as demand for clean electricity is rising […]
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Bull market limps into 2-year birthday with soft economic landing in doubt and stock leaders failing
The bull market was born nearly two years ago and has been sustained ever since by a sole premise: Inflation is falling faster than the U.S. economy is slowing. The downslope of price pressures was set to meet the steady advance of GDP at a crossroads called Soft Landing, at which the Federal Reserve could […]
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This gym stock is a buy because of the breakout popularity of pickleball, says Bank of America
The explosive rise of pickleball has at least one major beneficiary: Life Time Group Holdings . According to Bank of America analyst Alexander Perry, the upscale fitness and lifestyle company is set to reap the rewards of the continued surge in popularity of pickleball , a sport which exploded during the Covid lockdown and has […]
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This semiconductor ETF just had its worst week since 2020. Here’s what’s next
Chip stocks kicked off September with their worst stretch in over four years, as shares of artificial intelligence favorite Nvidia lost momentum and concerns over U.S. economic growth weighed on the market. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) sank 11.7% in the Labor Day-shortened, four-day trading week. That was its worst week since a 15.2% drop […]
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Wells Fargo’s top picks in September include this tech giant and pharma leader
Wells Fargo highlighted a slate of stocks for September that are poised for major upside. CNBC Pro combed through the firm’s research for overweight-rated stocks that analysts believe have even more room to run. They include Uber Technologies, Microsoft, Burlington Stores, D.R. Horton and Eli Lilly. Burlington Stores “Momentum is building,” analyst Ike Boruchow said […]
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Europe’s economy survived ‘terrible prophecies’ but must now tackle trade with China: EU’s Gentiloni
The European Union has successfully avoided the “terrible prophecies” that threatened its economy in recent years, but must still contend with Russia’s war in Ukraine and a tenuous trade relationship with China, outgoing European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni said Saturday. The bloc’s economy underwent “overall a weak growth, but nothing of the terrible prophecies […]
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White House requests investigation of American woman’s killing in West Bank
The family of a 26-year-old American citizen killed amid a protest in the occupied West Bank said an Israeli military shooter killed her, and said an Israeli investigation into the incident would not be enough. Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a recent graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle, was fatally shot during a demonstration in Beita on […]
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Dell and Palantir to join S&P 500; shares of both jump
Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 18, 2023. Arnd Wiegmann | Reuters Dell and Palantir shares both surged about 7% in extended trading on Friday after S&P Global announced that the two technology companies would join the S&P 500 U.S. stock index. Palantir will take […]
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Bitcoin and ether head for second week of losses: CNBC Crypto World
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what’s ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today’s show, Hong Fang […]
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European stocks end week down 2.5%, worst since early August slump
LONDON — European stocks closed lower Friday afternoon, paring earlier gains after a weaker than expected U.S. jobs report clouded global sentiment. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed down 1.15%, with all major bourses and almost all sectors ending in the red. Tech and mining stocks saw the biggest losses, shedding 2.39% and 2.41%, respectively. Health […]
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