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Battle Between Drugmakers and Pharmacy Managers Rages in Washington as Trump's New Administration Takes Shape

The pharmaceutical industry and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are at odds in Washington, D.C., as drug companies push for policies that would benefit patients at the expense of PBM profits. PBMs, such as CVS Caremark, defend their value in the healthcare system, while scrutiny from policymakers intensifies and new models for low-cost prescription access emerge.

Intel Stock Rockets on Rumors of Potential Split Amid Takeover Talks

Intel stock jumped 16% following reports that rivals Broadcom and TSMC are exploring potential deals to split the chipmaker into two.

Perplexity launches its own freemium Deep Research product

Perplexity releases Deep Research, a free AI research tool that provides detailed answers with citations. It excels in expert-level tasks and outperforms other AI models on Humanity's Last Exam.

Why Everything Still Feels So Expensive

Inflation has been on the rise, with the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) results showing a year-over-year increase of 3% and a 0.5% increase from December. This is the largest month-over-month increase in CPI results since August 2023. Despite rising wages and a solid job market, many consumers are still feeling the pinch of higher prices, especially in areas like housing, tuition, and healthcare.

Super Micro Shares Surge After Earnings Despite Delaying Key Filings

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock fluctuates after reporting delayed SEC filings and preliminary earnings that missed estimates. The company faces DOJ investigation and Nasdaq delisting risk, but has hired a new accountant and an independent review found no misconduct.

Oil Edges Up From Low After Trump, Trade Roil Market Outlook

Oil rises after sliding to lowest level this year amid Trump's trade tariffs and Gaza comments

Stock Market Rebounds Despite Disappointing Tech Earnings

US stocks rose on Monday as earnings from megacaps overshadowed downbeat readings on services and tech earnings. The S&P 500 advanced 0.1%, the Dow climbed 0.3% and the Nasdaq was little changed. Treasury yields fell as new orders for US service providers hit the weakest level since June.

Global Stocks Plunge as Trump Tariffs Ignite Trade War Fears

Asian stocks plummet and US equity futures point lower over fears of a global trade war sparked by US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. US dollar surges against yuan, Canadian dollar, and Mexican peso, hitting record highs.

401(k) Portability Failure: A Problem for Employees and a Solution

Listen to Decoding Retirement, a podcast exploring the 401(k) system's challenges, including portability issues leading to lost accounts and workers cashing out. Expert Laurie Rowley suggests rolling over 401(k)s into IRAs or using a Portable Retirement Plan (PRP) for better portability and control.

Trump's Tariffs: Threatening Global Trade

Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada; markets await Feb. 1 deadline