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With government jobs report delayed, what other data reveals about the economy

By Paul Solman, Jackson Hudgins

The labor market may not be cratering, but it does not look very strong. This week, a private report found 42,000 new jobs were created last month. Then, a separate report found more than 150,000 jobs were cut in October…

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Musk could become world’s first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package

By Bernard Condon, Associated Press

Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.

WATCH: Trump hosts Central Asian leaders as U.S. seeks to circumvent China on rare earth metals

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Trump and the officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held bilateral meetings in the Oval Office before having a working dinner.

AI darlings prop up Wall Street as most other stocks fall

By Stan Choe, Associated Press

Nvidia was the strongest force lifting the market, much as it has been throughout 2025.

Tylenol, Kleenex, Band-Aid and more put under one roof in $48.7 billion consumer brands deal

By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

Kenvue shareholders will receive $3.50 per share in cash and 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares for each Kenvue share held at closing.

Analysis: How much could the federal government shutdown cost the economy?

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

In past shutdowns, estimates of lost economic activity have reached into the billions of dollars. In the context of a $30 trillion economy, that’s not a lot. But on the margins, economists say it can have an effect.

U.S. home turnover rate at lowest level in decades as housing slump drags on, analysis finds

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

The number of U.S. homes that typically change hands as people relocate for work, retire or trade-up for more living space hasn't been this low in nearly 30 years, according to an analysis by Redfin.

Federal workers furloughed during shutdown face delays getting unemployment pay

By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

Thousands of furloughed federal workers are trying to navigate the unemployment system — a sharp increase, but still a fraction of the 670,000-plus furloughed workforce, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.

How does a Federal Reserve rate cut affect your finances? 4 things to know

By Cora Lewis, Associated Press

While the rates consumers pay to borrow money aren’t directly linked to this rate, shifts affect what you pay for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, and other financial products.