Thursday’s inflation report could challenge the market outlook for big Fed rate cuts

Consumers shop at a retail chain store in Rosemead, California, on Dec. 12, 2023.Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty ImagesEconomists expect that inflation nudged higher in December, a trend that could call into question the market's eager anticipation that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year.The...

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Consumer spending rises in December to end solid holiday season, CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows

People carry shopping bags as they visit a department store during the holiday season in New York City.Eduardo Munoz | ReutersRetailers chalked up solid gains in the final month to wrap up the holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor for December.However, the data also shows the true...

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Stocks making biggest moves midday: Amazon, Lennar, GoodRX, Gilead

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. EchoStar — EchoStar announced a corporate reorganization one week after closing its merger with Dish Network, including retaining Houlihan Lokey as financial advisor to help evaluate "potential strategic alternatives" that The Hollywood Reporter said signaled a possible future deal for...

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The Messenger bets survival on huge ad revenue turnaround

Screenshot of the TheMessenger website.Source: TheMessengerThe Messenger, the struggling news media startup co-founded by publishing veteran Jimmy Finkelstein, is urging potential investors to make a long-shot bet on a dramatic rebound in advertising this year.The company is attempting to stop the cash burn that has put it in jeopardy.CNBC...

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