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Natural gas prices spike on forecasts of colder than expected winter

Natural gas prices surged more than 20% on Monday after a wave of forecasts over the weekend predicted incoming arctic air could set the U.S. up for the coldest January in a decade or more. Although prices pulled back some the next day, major market spikes this winter could be far from over. Phil Flynn,

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Egg prices in California reach $9 per dozen in some areas

The price of a dozen eggs in California has reached nearly $9 per dozen in some areas, as demand continues to rise amid an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu. In its overview of egg markets last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said the California benchmark for large shell eggs

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These were the top-searched money topics of 2024

People looked up a slew of financial topics on Investopedia over the course of the year, with searches for some emerging as particularly popular. Ten topics stood out as the ones that Investopedia readers searched for the most in 2024, the finance-focused site reported earlier in the month.  Investopedia editor-in-chief Caleb Silver discussed the findings

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US egg production drops as prices continue to rise along with bird flu cases

Egg production in the U.S. dropped 4% in November as the price of eggs and cases of bird flu continue to rise across the country, according to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service announced that in the month of November, egg production totaled 8.92 billion,

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NYSE, Nasdaq to close Jan. 9 for national day of mourning following death of Jimmy Carter

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq will participate in the national day of mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9 by closing their markets.  The NYSE said Monday that the NYSE, NYSE American Equities, NYSE American Options, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE Arca Options, NYSE Chicago and NYSE National will

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Boeing shares fall after South Korea calls for inspection of 737-800 jets

Boeing shares were down Monday morning after South Korea announced it is launching an investigation into the nation’s airline operations following the deadliest plane crash in the country’s history, which involved a Boeing aircraft. Acting South Korean President Choi Sang-mok announced the probe Monday, and the country’s transport ministry said a special inspection of all

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Bankruptcies were significant in 2024; here are some of the biggest

In 2024, several well-known companies filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States. Some have filed for basic financial restructuring, allowing them to continue operating, while others have announced closures of many physical locations to stave off liquidation.  Retail outlets were the hardest hit. However, several restaurant chains were impacted, and one airline.  COMPANIES ARE

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ETFs had a motherload year

The global exchange-traded fund industry is wrapping up its best year ever, with a record $1.4 trillion in inflows through late December, pushing total assets to $14 trillion, according to Matthew Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at State Street Global Advisors. “Within active, both active equity and active fixed income, as well as active

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Nasdaq slides, IRS giveback, tech worker shortage debate

-Stocks end shortened Christmas week on a down note but its not all bad news -Apple hones in on new milestone in first for U.S. company -Immigration debate rages as the tech industry backs importing skilled workers -The IRS may owe YOU! What to know  -A troubled year for EV makers  -Another retailer files for

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Automakers that pushed back EV goals and plans in 2024

Several leading automakers adjusted their electric vehicle (EV) goals and scaled back plans in 2024 as a response to sluggish consumer demand for EVs in the auto market. Automakers aren’t abandoning EVs and continue to see them as an important part of their product line heading into the future, but have eased some of their previously

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