Economy

Any way you look at it, the U.S. stock market is expensive as the new year begins, BofA says

The vibes are good on Wall Street as 2026 begins. There's just one issue: Stocks are really expensive.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Vertiv, Baidu, Warby Parker, RH & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

Gas prices: 23 cents per gallon lower than last New Year’s Day

The new year began with another day of decreases at the pumps, as the national average price for regular gasoline dropped to $2.833 per gallon.

Trump's all-in AI push is paying off handsomely

When politicos look back on President Donald Trump’s first year in his second stab at the presidency, early 2026 may mark the nadir of his career-wide economic approval.

Making the jobs market more human again

“Brutal,” “disheartening,” even “traumatic” — these are just some of the daily descriptions, on platforms such as LinkedIn, about searches for decent white-collar work.

Where people got their entertainment in 2025

Entertainment consumption continues to rise to historic highs, and media companies have seen massive merger deals in 2025 that have only increased the value of these platforms. Based on recent polling, people are indulging in the comfort of their private homes more often than seeking it on the big screen.