Betting on climate failure, these investors could earn billions - Politico

Investment firms have put over $100 million into developing risky technologies that could cool the planet with unknown side effects.

5 Best After-Christmas Sales: 84% Off J.Crew Styles, a $373-Off Kate Spade Bag, and Madewell Double-Discounts - instyle.com

The best after-Christmas sales include J.Crew, Madewell, and Anthropologie, with double-discounts on sweaters, comfy jeans, suede jackets, and more winter fashion up to 84 percent off. Kate Spade Outlet bags are up to 82 percent off, and Nordstrom’s Half-Year…

Oil Loses Ground On Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts - The Wall Street Journal

QBTS or IONQ: Which Quantum Computing Stock Will Lead in 2026? - Yahoo Finance

QBTS and IONQ show divergent 2025 gains, but 2026 may favor IonQ with platform breadth and quantum system advances.

9 Stellar Champagnes to Pop This New Year’s Eve - Robb Report

Champagne should be served at any and every New Year’s Eve party. Here are nine amazing bottles worth popping at your end-of-year do.

2 AI Defense Stocks Soar 30%+ in 2025, Poised for More in 2026 - Zacks Investment Research

Palantir's AIP fuels triple-digit U.S. commercial growth, lifts revenue 63% YoY and drives higher sales guidance with profitability in sight.

$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Luzerne County - WNEP

The ticket matched all five white balls for the drawing on Christmas Eve

Here's the setup for silver and gold heading into 2026 - Morningstar

North Minneapolis grocery store set to temporarily close, change to new format - MPR News

North Market is set to temporarily close in February, narrowing the already-limited grocery options in north Minneapolis. It’s slated to reopen later next year with a new format.

Kia, Hyundai owners in Ohio eligible for theft protection settlement - Cleveland.com

The $500 million settlement addresses vulnerabilities exploited in the "Kia Challenge" or "Kia Boyz" while a separate lawsuit from Cleveland and other cities remains ongoing.

A daily Wegovy pill has been approved for use in the U.S. When can you get it? - San Antonio Express-News

Here's when you can get the FDA-approved, daily pill version of Novo Nordisk's wildly popular GLP-1 drug Wegovy.

12 Days of Christmas? 12 Stocks That Are Gifts for 2026. - Barron's

Target's Stock Hasn't Had a Great Year. Here's Why It's Climbing Today - Investopedia

We might not know how Target's sales were this Christmas yet, but its shares are getting a holiday-week bump from news of an activist investor's interest.

Should You Invest in Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk in 2026? - The Motley Fool

The pharmaceutical giant's stock has tumbled over the past year and a half, but it could be poised to storm back.

After 2 straight misses, this year’s ‘Santa Claus rally’ is off to a solid start. Why it matters for investors. - MarketWatch

Santa skipping Wall Street for a third year in a row would be unprecedented, data show

Consumers keep contradicting themselves. What does that mean for 2026? - The Washington Post

For retail experts and economists, the takeaway on the holiday season varies widely, depending on the product category, brand and who’s buying.