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Celebrity Realtor Josh Altman Says Half Of Palisades Residents Won't Move Back After Fire

Real estate figure predicts Palisades exodus of residents to nearby cities like Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills.

Increased Demand, Trump Administration Risks: Analyst Picks Celanese As Chemical Winner, ADM As Loser For 2025

BofA analyst Steve Byrne notes turbulent 2025 for chemical industry due to demand, inflation, and Trump's PFAS policies. The analyst upgraded and downgraded several stocks.

Increased Demand, Trump Administration Risks: Analyst Picks Celanese As Chemical Winner, ADM As Loser For 2025

BofA analyst Steve Byrne notes turbulent 2025 for chemical industry due to demand, inflation, and Trump's PFAS policies. The analyst upgraded and downgraded several stocks.

Real Estate Stock To Watch After Los Angeles Wildfires

Amid LA wildfires, analyst picks Douglas Emmett Inc as a long-term beneficiary of rebuilding efforts. Office space demand expected to increase.

10 Dead, 9,000 Structures Damaged In Los Angeles Wildfires: The Latest

Wildfires in Los Angeles caused by windstorm, with severe economic damage and multiple fatalities. Companies with operations in LA affected.

Nvidia's Lead Expands, Analyst Says: 'AI Demand Remains Very Strong'

NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) leads in AI chips, expands dominance according to Bank of America analyst.

Nike Analyst Turns Bullish: 'Visible Recovery Story' In 2025

Nike CEO Elliott Hill has an "intensified urgency to clean up the marketplace" so expect a "visible recovery story," analyst says.

Goldman Sachs Analyst Is Bullish On Amazon But Not EBay Or Etsy

Goldman Sachs' ratings on Amazon and Chewy reflect its preference for e-commerce companies exposed to less discretionary categories.

Trump Asks Supreme Court To Block Hush Money Sentencing: Lawyers Call It 'Constitutionally Intolerable Risk'

Trump asks Supreme Court to block sentencing in NY hush money case, argues it would disrupt presidency and national security.

Los Angeles, Ventura Counties Brace For Windstorm: 'As Bad As It Gets In Terms Of Fire Weather'

Southern California is preparing for a severe windstorm that could cause wildfires. Power outages, flight delays, and evacuations are expected. Climate change is a contributing factor.

Puerto Rico Blackout: 8 Stocks Affected By Island-Wide Power Outage

Only around 12% of Puerto Rico's residents currently have electricity, according to Luma Energy, the power company servicing the island.

Jimmy Carter's Complex Economic Legacy: High Inflation, But Effective, Hawkish Fed Under Volcker

Carter's presidency was marred by high inflation and economic turmoil. His appointment of Paul Volcker helped curb inflation, but also led to a recession. He faced a primary challenge from Ted Kennedy and lost in a landslide to Ronald Reagan in the general election.

Stanley Druckenmiller Loaded Up On Regional Banks Ahead Of Trump's Election Win

Druckenmiller's investment before the election could be seen as a prescient bet that Trump would win. In October, Druckenmiller said that the market was "very convinced" of a Trump victory.

CoreCivic, Geo Group Rally By Double Digits Since Election Day: Why Trump Boosts Private Prison Stocks

Trump's 2nd term may benefit for-profit prisons due to plans to deport people living in the U.S. illegally. Geo and Corecivic may see increased demand.

CoreCivic, Geo Group Rally By Double Digits Since Election Day: Why Trump Boosts Private Prison Stocks

Trump's 2nd term may benefit for-profit prisons due to plans to deport people living in the U.S. illegally. Geo and Corecivic may see increased demand.

Druckenmiller Bets Big On Semiconductor Stock Just Before It Spikes To $1 Trillion

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller upped his stake in Broadcom Inc, known for his top-down investing style and focus on macro trends.

Luigi Mangione, Suspected CEO Assassin, Pleads Not Guilty In New York Court

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO, pleads not guilty to murder charges. Evidence against him is substantial. Online response polarizing.

Stanley Druckenmiller's Top Holding Has Outperformed Its Sector By 252%

Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller's latest large wager on biotech company Natera Inc has paid off, with his stake now exceeding $575 million.

Big Lots Holds Liquidation Sales, Analyst Pegs Competitor As Major Beneficiary: 'Market Share Capture Opportunity'

Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced a sale of assets to Nexus Capital. Competitor Ollie's Bargain may gain market share from store closures.

Brazilian Real Plunges As Investors Doubt President Lula's Budget Initiatives

Brazil's real plunges as investors doubt Lula's budgetary plans. Finance Minister warns of speculative attacks, currency falls further. EWZ down 34% in 2024.