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- Five years after the GameStop mania, retail investors have become a force Wall Street can’t ignore - "Retail investors are difference-makers. They can move markets with size and conviction," said Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat.
- Intel says it will match government's 'Trump Accounts' contribution to kids of employees - The 530A program, often called "Trump Accounts," passed last year as part of the administration's "big beautiful bill."
- Trump says 'we're going to de-escalate a little bit' in Minnesota after Alex Pretti killing - Trump and the White House has sought to lower tensions over the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
- House Democrats to Trump: Fire DHS chief Noem or they'll start impeachment proceedings against her - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism for her caustic comments on Alex Pretti, who was killed by a federal agent in Minnesota.
- Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade - More than 16% of signed contracts on homes in December were canceled, as consumers face continued uncertainty in the economy and rising inventory.
- The Fed releases its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Here's what to expect - This week's meeting offers little suspense and probably not much action, even as massive changes loom over the Fed's longer-term direction.
- The government is barreling toward a partial shutdown over DHS funding. Here's what to expect - The U.S. government may partially shutdown on Saturday months after a record 43 day shutdown in 2025.
- GM expects to top Ford in U.S. vehicle production as it faces up to $4 billion in tariff costs - The 2026 tariff costs would be in line with the automaker's $3.1 billion in tariff costs last year, despite the levies not being in effect for all of 2025.
- Amazon converting Fresh supermarkets, Go stores to Whole Foods locations - Amazon plans to close its Fresh supermarkets and Go convenience marts, and convert some locations into Whole Foods stores.
- Fed is likely to lower rates only two more times, even under Trump's next chair pick: CNBC Fed survey - Forecasters don't believe the next Fed chair installed by President Donald Trump will drive down overnight rates towards the low levels demanded by the president.