Why Wall Street's 2026 predictions matter

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Student-loan borrowers are at heightened risk of costly errors when Trump's changes roll out, Democratic lawmakers say

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the changes to student-loan repayment are putting borrowers at risk.

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Canada is courting Asia after a challenging year of trade relations with the Trump administration

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Canada is seeking out more trade relations with Asia amid stalled US trade negotiations.

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The 25 companies that will dominate the humanoid robot race, according to Morgan Stanley

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Elon Musk has said that Tesla's Optimus robot could "eliminate poverty."

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Young people aren't getting hired — but AI isn't to blame, an economist says

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An 88-year-old worked 5 days a week at a supermarket. Then strangers raised almost $2 million so he could finally retire.

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Strangers have donated almost $2 million (and counting) to a GoFundMe to help an 88-year-old supermarket worker retire.

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I want my child to have it all. That means they probably won't have a sibling.

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The author said people questioned her about having a second child very soon after having her first.

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What it's like to work over the age of 80

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An 'explosion' of solo-agers are struggling with rising costs and little support: 'I'm flying without a net'

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I retired because of cancer and thought I'd lose my dream home. Renting out my pool and spa helped pay my mortgage.

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Morgan Night remodeled an old spa room in her house, complete with a hot tub and sauna, and rents it out on Swimply.

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