Worldviews

China Vows to Prevent Yuan’s Exchange Rate From ‘Overshooting’ - Yahoo Finance

The People’s Bank of China said while it will maintain the exchange rate’s flexibility, it will strengthen efforts to guide expectations and guard against  “...

Johnson & Johnson Statement on the Phase 2b DUPLEX-AD Study - Johnson & Johnson

Nvidia's Groq deal, S&P's winning week, leather tariffs and more in Morning Squawk - CNBC

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

Colorful Nordic candy shops are making sweet waves across the U.S. - The Washington Post

With a particular focus on viral Nordic candies, new sweet shops are cropping up all over the country.

10 charts that show where the economy is heading - The Washington Post

The U.S. economy experienced steady growth in 2025, despite concerns over inflation and the job market, with artificial intelligence playing a significant role in driving growth.

When robot taxis get stuck, a secret army of humans comes to the rescue - The Washington Post

Waymo robotaxis get stranded when a passenger leaves the door open. Tow truck operators can get paid $22 to close a door and set them free again.

Nvidia makes its largest-ever purchase with Groq agreement - Mashable

AI is making moves this holiday week

Popular analyst sets bold 2026 price target on Nvidia stock - Yahoo Finance

I remember covering Nvidia (NVDA) during the Covid pandemic years, when it was still a gaming graphics-card story. For perspective, it closed out in November...

Elon Musk and Tesla AI Director share insights after empty driver seat Robotaxi rides - Teslarati

The executives’ unoccupied tests hint at the rapid progress of Tesla’s unsupervised Robotaxi efforts.

$13.9M winning New York LOTTO ticket sold on Long Island, two $1M Powerball tickets sold in NY - ABC7 New York

A lucky New York LOTTO ticket that won a jackpot worth $13.9 million was sold at a small business on Long Island.

Is Starbucks open on Christmas 2025? - thestreet.com

Starbucks will do something on Christmas Day it doesn't do very often.

Column | Ask Sahaj: After an argument three Christmases ago, our daughter cut contact - The Washington Post

What can these parents do to reconnect with their daughter who hasn’t spoken to her family in three years?

Here's what's open and closed on Christmas this year - LiveNOW from FOX

Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas this year, but there are a few stores open with limited hours for last-minute grocery or pharmacy needs.

I Asked ChatGPT What Will Happen To the Stock Market If the AI Bubble Bursts - Yahoo Finance

While no one can predict the future, I asked ChatGPT to look more deeply into the history of stock market bubbles and what might happen if the AI bubble...

These 10 states attracted more movers than they lost in 2025 — and one unexpected state came out on top - Business Insider

The Midwest hasn't yet overthrown the Sun Belt as the next best region to move to. The 10 states that attracted more movers than they lost were largely in the Sun Belt.

This discount retailer thrived in 2025 despite a volatile backdrop. Why that momentum can continue in 2026 - CNBC

The company hit an all-time high earlier in December, and the stock is up more than 19% — outpacing the S&P 500's 17% advance.

Tariffs hit boots, bags and more as leather prices jump — and relief could be years away - CNBC

Leather prices are expected to continue rising in 2026 as Trump's tariffs crimple a global supply-chain while domestic manufacturing and cattle herds are down.

How weight-loss drugs are reshaping fitness gyms - Axios

The weight-loss drug boom is creating a huge question for the fitness industry: Will GLP-1 users work out more or less?

These are San Francisco's 5 most expensive unsold homes for 2025 - SFGATE

San Francisco luxury home sales are surging amid the AI boom, but these five multimillion-dollar properties remain unsold heading into 2026.

Will Your Home's Value Rise in 2026? Experts Weigh In on Market Trends - Yahoo Finance

Home prices are projected to rise in 2026, but several forecasts show the increase in housing values may not keep pace with inflation.