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The US Education Department has paused its plan to seize wages and tax refunds from defaulted student-loan borrowers, delaying the implementation of wage garnishment warnings.

Boston Scientific is acquiring Penumbra for $14.5 billion, expanding its presence in the vascular market, with Penumbra's stock price increasing by 14% following the announcement.

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of Adobe with a Sell rating and $290 price target, citing potential risks and warning investors to be cautious.

The FTSE 100 has seen a rise in stocks following China's announcement of a record-high trade surplus of $1.19tn, indicating a positive economic trend.

L3 Harris Technologies' stock is rising due to its involvement in missile production with the U.S.

The US dollar has dropped and gold prices have surged as investors react to the news of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell being under criminal investigation, fueling concerns about the US financial system and sparking the 'Sell America' trade.

Vistra, an S&P 500 nuclear component, continues to advance after a deal announcement with Meta Platforms on Friday, indicating potential positive market sentiment towards the company.

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Mortgage rates have dropped below 6% for the first time in 3 years, reaching a near two-year low, following Trump's announcement about purchasing mortgage bonds.

Aktsiaselts Infortar acquired its own shares on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange from January 5-9, 2026, as part of a share buyback program announced on October 20, 2025, managed by SEB Pank AS.

The US stock market ended mixed on Thursday, with the Dow gaining and the Nasdaq shedding, as tech stocks declined due to AI-related valuation concerns.

General Motors (GM) is expected to record $7.1 billion in charges for the fourth quarter due to a pullback in electric vehicle (EV) production and restructuring in China.