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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Wall Street's Bumpy Ride: Markets Rise Despite Political Tensions

Wall Street saw a rebound on Monday, with major indexes reaching new highs. The S&P 500 added 0. 2% to its previous record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered from an early loss of nearly 500 points to gain 86 points. The Nasdaq composite also saw a 0. 3% increase. However, the market

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Holiday Shopping: Mixed Results for Retailers

The holiday shopping season of 2025 has wrapped up, and the results are in. Some retailers did well, while others fell short. Lululemon, a popular clothing brand, said its sales were close to the top of what they predicted. They expect to make about $3. 60 billion and earn around $4. 76 per share. B

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Smart Moves: How Finance Chiefs Can Win with AI-Powered Audits

The finance world is changing fast. CFOs are under constant pressure. They deal with complex audit cycles all year round. Tighter controls, quicker close cycles, and massive data volumes are the new normal. Now, AI is shaking things up even more. It's adding complexity but also big opportunities. Sm

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Ghana's Big Move to Fix Its Energy Money Problems

Ghana just took a huge step to clean up its energy money mess. In 2025, the country paid off $1. 47 billion in old energy debts. This big payment fixed a big problem with the World Bank and also paid back money owed to power companies. Ghana has been having a tough time with energy for a while. The

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Finland's Big Move: 2 Billion NOK Notes Hit the Market

In a significant financial move, Municipality Finance Plc is set to issue notes worth NOK 2 billion on January 13, 2026. These notes will mature on July 14, 2031, and come with a fixed interest rate of 4. 125% per year. This issuance is part of MuniFin’s extensive EUR 50 billion program for debt ins

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Supreme Court Says Citigroup Can Face Fraud Lawsuit

The U. S. Supreme Court made a big decision on Monday. They refused to hear Citigroup's request to avoid a lawsuit. This lawsuit claims the bank caused over $1 billion in losses. The case is about a huge fraud at a Mexican oil company called Oceanografia. The court's decision means the lawsuit can

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

SanDisk's Big 2026: Can the Good Times Roll On?

SanDisk is having a great start to 2026. Its stock has gone up a lot, over 60% so far this year. This is part of a bigger trend in the tech world. Companies that make memory and storage devices are doing well because of something called artificial intelligence, or AI. AI is a big deal right now. It

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

What's the Deal with Venezuela's Bitcoin?

Venezuela's Bitcoin stash is making headlines, but is it real? Some say the country has up to $60 billion worth of Bitcoin. But can anyone prove it? Not yet. This news came out after US forces captured Venezuela's former president, Nicolás Maduro. Now, people are wondering if the US will try to take

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Aluminum's Big Comeback: Why Alcoa's Stock is Soaring

Alcoa's stock has seen a huge jump, doubling in just six months. This isn't just a random spike. It's part of a bigger story about how the world is changing and how companies like Alcoa are adapting. Aluminum is everywhere. It's in cars, planes, and even in the green energy tech we're all talking a

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Stablecoin Rewards: A Fight for Crypto's Future

A big fight is happening in the U. S. over stablecoin rewards. Coinbase, a major crypto company, is pushing back against new rules that could hurt its business. The issue is about who can offer rewards on stablecoins like USDC. Coinbase makes a lot of money from these rewards. But banks want to chan

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