Economy

AI spending wasn't the biggest engine of U.S. economic growth in 2025, despite popular assumptions

The GDP value of AI is smaller than it might appear given that a lot of high-tech equipment is imported, according to a recent MRB Partners report.

Will mortgage rates fall after this week's Fed meeting?

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: GameStop, Booz Allen, CVR Energy, CoreWeave & more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

Small-cap stocks are on fire to start 2026. Here's what's driving them, and the risks they face

The Russell 2000 beat the S&P 500 for 14 days to start the year, the longest streak since 1996. Analysts are still bullish despite the rapid rally.

GameStop shares move higher after Michael Burry says he's been buying the stock

Burry said his investment is a long-term value play rather than a wager on renewed meme stock speculation.

Commerce Department invests $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth to cut reliance on Chinese minerals

The Trump administration took an equity stake in a critical minerals company, marking yet another government deal in the sector aimed at reducing the United States’s reliance on China.

Why it's the perfect time to start a position in this industrial stock

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Gold breaks $5,000 per ounce record price: Everything to know now

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Gold tops $5,000. Why the metal keeps pushing higher and higher

Spot gold eclipsed $5,100 an ounce for the first time ever — and could run even further.

A look at the less-talked about semis on Josh Brown's Best Stocks list, including one that had a 'tape bomb'

Josh Brown and Sean Russo examine the semiconductor names on their Best Stocks list.

Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady, resisting Trump pressure. Here’s what that means for borrowers

From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the upcoming January Fed decision may affect your finances.

Morgan Stanley’s top picks into earnings include AMD and Costco

Advanced Micro Devices and Costco will report earnings next Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.