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Fact check: Trump litters Detroit economic speech with numerous false claims about economy
Daniel Dale, CNN January 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM President Donald Trump takes the stage to deliver remarks to members of the Detroit Economic Club at the MotorCity Casino Hotel on January 13 in Detroit. – Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Inflation hasn’t “stopped.” Consumer prices are up during this presidential term, not “down.” Grocery prices are…
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Powell says the Federal Reserve was served DOJ subpoenas over building renovations
The Federal Reserve received grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department Friday stemming from a criminal investigation into its chair, Jerome Powell, he said in a video statement Sunday. The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Powell’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to Powell. “That testimony concerned in part…
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2026 Rebound? This High-Voltage Lithium Stock Could Have An Explosive Snapback
Lee Samaha, The Motley Fool January 14, 2026 at 4:50 AM Key Points Albemarle is expected to rebound strongly in 2026 as the lithium market recovers. Cost reductions and divestitures position Albemarle for future growth and stability. Exposure to spot lithium prices increases both risk and potential reward. 10 stocks we like better than Albemarle…
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Goldman Sachs breaks down what the doomsayers get wrong about the US economy in 8 charts
American investors are worried. They’ve been worried for a while now: that a recession is coming, that stock valuations are overheated, and that AI spending is the only thing keeping the economy (and markets) afloat. And if you’re in the wealth management business, like Goldman Sachs, it’s your job to listen to these concerns. To…
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China reports record $1.2 trillion trade surplus for 2025, defying Trump's tariffs
HONG KONG — China had its biggest trade surplus ever last year at almost $1.2 trillion, according to data released Wednesday, defying tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the world’s second-largest economy. China is sending more exports to other parts of the world, even as it struggles with domestic economic troubles. China’s foreign trade…
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Nvidia Just Delivered Very Bad News for Tesla Stock Investors
Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi is facing competitive threats before it even hits the road. Tesla (TSLA 0.44%) stock rocketed to a new all-time high in 2025, even though its electric vehicle (EV) sales saw their largest plunge in the company’s history. Normally, that would be very strange, but investors are placing early bets on the future…
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How much gold can you buy for $1,000 right now?
Understanding the true costs of gold investing ensures you maximize what your money can buy in this elevated price environment. Getty Images/iStockphoto As the price continues its upward surge, gold continues to captivate both new and seasoned investors. For the last few months, an uptick in the demand for gold has sent the precious metal…
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4 Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2026 for a Well-Rounded Portfolio
These four ETFs cover a lot of ground and don’t require much in-depth research before purchasing. One of the first things people get advised on when it comes to investing is the importance of diversification. It’s the classic “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” thought process, in money form. A well-rounded portfolio should…
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Stock Market Live January 13: S&P 500 (VOO) Rises on Tame Inflation Data
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hit pause ahead of bank earnings, looming tariff ruling
US stock futures trod water on Wednesday ahead of another batch of big bank earnings and a potential Supreme Court decision on US tariffs, poised to add to a pullback that dragged the Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 off record highs. Dow futures (YM=F) slipped roughly 0.2%, while those on the S&P 500…
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