When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard.
Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences.
Wind turbines operated by Gamesa Eloica SA near Zaragoza, Spain, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Renewables are helping cushion the blow of higher oil and gas prices in Europe.
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Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo lauded the country’s energy resilience to the Iran war,
Although claiming Social Security benefits before full retirement age (FRA) results in permanently reduced monthly benefits, AARP reports that more Americans than ever are choosing to file early. While there are many reasons a person may claim Social Security early — including illness, job loss, or caregiving duties — an AARP poll suggests that the surge in claims is largely due to fears regarding the financial future of the Social Security program.
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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As home prices are trending higher, the push for more affordable housing remains a priority for state leaders. One organization is using taxpayers’ dollars to make home-buying a reality for more New Mexicans.
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Housing advocates said the combination of home costs,
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Tesla (TSLA 0.78%) stock has plummeted 20% since notching a record high in December (at one point it was down as much as 30%). Volatility in the broader market hasn’t helped, but it seems investors are coming to terms with the company’s languishing electric vehicle (EV) business,
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Equinor, PBF Energy, and Chevron offer different ways to benefit from high energy prices.
Balancing refiners and producers can help manage portfolio risk.
With the price of oil approaching $100 per barrel and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf under attack from all sides,
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You may have heard that it’s not a good idea to retire on Social Security alone. And there’s a lot of truth in that argument.
The average retirement benefit among Social Security recipients today is only about $2,079. On an annual basis, that’s roughly $25,000 to live on, which isn’t a whole lot.
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NEW YORK – U.S. stocks have rebounded to record highs after the Iran war-driven selloff and there are signs under the market’s surface that suggest the rally has further to run. The market’s big recovery even as the U.S-Iran conflict remains in flux and higher energy prices linger has ignited a debate about market froth.
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HONG KONG — Asian stocks were lower Friday even after Wall Street set another record, as investors watched for signs of more U.S.-Iran talks and an extension of the ceasefire of the Iran war that is expiring next week.
Oil prices fell Friday, while U.S. futures edged up modestly.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 fell 1% to 58,930.87 after reaching an all-time high on Thursday.