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Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here’s how to protect yourself
Americans reported losing $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The typical victim lost more than $9,000 on average. “Pig-butchering scams” are a common […]
Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten ‘interruption of benefits,’ ex-agency head says
The U.S. Social Security Administration has never missed a benefit payment. Now the continuity of monthly checks for millions of Americans could be at risk following changes under the Trump […]
Wells Fargo says S&P 500 ‘will struggle to post gains early in 2024’
Speculation about a “Santa Claus rally” dominates financial discussions every December, irrespective of the market’s annual performance. Along these lines, Wells Fargo strategists remind investors that the S&P 500 Index has already […]
Can S&P 500 rally without the Magnificent 7 leading the way? ‘Easy’ says BofA
The market enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) has attracted investors to high-flying tech stocks, reminiscent of past bubbles, raising concerns among analysts. The surge in the so-called “Magnificent Seven” tech […]
To help 2024 voters, Meta says it will begin labeling political ads that use AI-generated imagery
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook and Instagram will require political ads running on their platforms to disclose if they were created using artificial intelligence, their parent company announced on Wednesday. Under the […]
Former Vice President Pence quits the presidential race after struggling to gain traction. ‘This is not my time,’ he says
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday dropped his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White House after struggling to raise money and gain traction in the […]
Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on future
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — For months, Dean Phillips has been calling for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He’s drawn no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be […]
Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. ‘Bring it on,’ McCarthy says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Matt Gaetz said Sunday he will try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to […]