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Profits are soaring at the nation's biggest banks, the result of a surging optimism in corporate America that's driving dealmaking and capital raising.
Why it matters: When business is humming at the nation's largest financial institutions, it generally reflects an economy that's in good shape.
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Student loan borrowers impacted by the Los Angeles-area fires, a federally declared natural disaster, are eligible for temporary relief.
The big picture: The wildfires caused much devastation, destroying entire neighborhoods and displacing thousands, with more than 88,000 people still under evacuation orders Tuesday — a week after the fires began.
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There are practical ways to stay warm without hiking up your heating costs this season, per the U.S. Department of Energy.
Why it matters: Households that use electricity for heat could see bills climb almost 14% compared to last year, per the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
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There's plenty to chew on in Venture Global's IPO filing beyond just the topline numbers.
Why it matters: The U.S. LNG exporter hopes to raise up to $2.3 billion in what would be the largest energy IPO in over a decade.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission sued Elon Musk on Tuesday, alleging he failed to properly disclose his purchase of Twitter shares before eventually buying the company.
Why it matters: The suit comes just days before President-elect Trump's inauguration as president, amid uncertainty over what legal scrutiny "first buddy" Musk might face in the new administration.
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At one American bank, dollar-backed stablecoin use looks likely to overtake dollars sent over traditional payment rails this year.
Why it matters: Stablecoins are the first killer app of cryptocurrency.
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Insurers who administer private Medicare plans could see a more than $21 billion pay increase in 2026 under a plan proposed by the Biden administration on Friday.
The big picture: The adjustment would be a boon for UnitedHealth Group, the country's largest Medicare Advantage insurer. Other major MA players like Humana and CVS Health would also benefit.
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The Biden administration unveiled a tuition repayment program to incentivize nurses to work in nursing homes or state agencies that monitor them as it wraps up its final days in office.
Why it matters: President Biden's marquee policy to improve nursing home care — a national staffing requirement for skilled nursing facilities — is likely to be rolled back by the incoming Republican trifecta.
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Johnson & Johnson on Monday said that it's agreed to acquire CNS biotech Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6 billion in cash, or $132 per share.
Why it matters: This would be the largest biotech merger since 2023, nearly tripling the size of last year's record-holder (Vertex/Alpine Immune).
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