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The best performing stocks in the S&P 500 index paint a fascinating picture of how Wall Street is betting on artificial intelligence. We talk about that, and set you up for the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year.

It's been quite a week for chips. A big change at Intel. Newly finalized funding for domestic semiconductor manufacturing. And new restrictions on semiconductor sales into China. But what does this mean for the sector and AI development? Here's what you need to know.

President-Elect Donald Trump promises new tariffs that could make some goods more expensive. Here's how you can plan for that in your holiday shopping. Plus, a look at retail earnings.

Crypto is up. Way up. And it's thanks to the 2024 election. There's a lot to unpack: A pro-crypto President-Elect. A new government agency with a meme coin. And a super PAC that spent more than $100 million to elect crypto-friendly politicians. Here’s what it all means for the future, and your wallet.

Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. What does that mean for the U.S. economy? And where should you think about putting your money in response? We get into all of that and more.