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School protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest in France
French students have staged widespread protests involving fires and blockades at schools, citing overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and inadequate facilities across multiple cities.
AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?
Congress debates how much electricity costs from AI data center growth should be borne by residential ratepayers, with competing legislative proposals and uncertainty about the actual financial impact across different states.
Stellantis CEO reconfirms 2026 guidance, says turnaround plan continues as automaker’s shares hit new low
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa reconfirmed the company’s 2026 financial guidance and turnaround targets as U.S. shares hit an all-time low, down roughly 60% this year.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
EDF Energy’s boss says approving new North Sea oil and gas projects poses no contradiction to climate goals, joining renewable energy leaders backing the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments.
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UK house prices fall for first time since 2023, led by London and south-east
UK house prices fell 0.4% annually, the first decline since 2023, as elevated mortgage rates and geopolitical tensions dampened demand in the housing market.
Social Security COLA for 2027 may be 3.5% to 3.6%, new estimates show — the highest in 3 years
Social Security beneficiaries may receive a 3.5% to 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, potentially the highest increase in three years, according to updated government inflation estimates.
‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the state pension triple lock to be scrapped, reigniting debate over whether the UK can afford the policy costing billions annually.
Help-to-buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money’, review finds
A government review found the help-to-buy scheme delivered “very high value for money,” supporting over 387,000 home purchases, though senior Labour officials’ push to resurrect it was rejected by the chancellor.
Mortgage credit scores are evolving. What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage lenders can now use alternative credit scores like VantageScore 4.0 alongside traditional FICO scores, potentially helping homebuyers with limited credit histories qualify for loans or secure better rates.
Trump Account contributions have a Dec. 31 deadline — and employers can complicate the math
Trump Accounts have a Dec. 31 deadline for 2026 contributions. Employers and employees must coordinate deposits and deferrals to avoid exceeding the $5,000 annual limit and facing penalties.
IRS tax debt agreements have plummeted: ‘I’ve never seen a number that low,’ taxpayer advocate says
The IRS accepted roughly 5,500 offers in compromise during fiscal 2025, a 57% decline from 2023, while applications for the debt-settlement program increased 29%, leaving more taxpayers unable to resolve tax debts.
‘We lost £14,000’: can a new clampdown stamp out cowboy builders?
A new government-backed Trusted Payments app and builder register aim to protect consumers from cowboy builders, following cases where homeowners lost thousands of pounds to fraudulent contractors.
Why AMD’s new $1 trillion valuation makes perfect sense
AMD’s market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, with shares rising 9.9% as the chipmaker continues to gain ground against Nvidia in the competitive AI and server processor markets.
Meridian Mining shares jump 10% as Cabaçal study points to $2bn value
Meridian Mining shares surged 10% after a feasibility study valued its Cabaçal gold-copper-silver project in Brazil at over $2 billion, with a projected internal rate of return of 108%.
Corporate bond buyers get picky with flood of AI debt
Corporate bond investors are becoming selective about AI-related debt despite record issuance volumes, favoring traditional issuers like financial and industrial firms instead.
Rising Treasury Yields Are Wreaking Havoc on the Bond Market. Here’s How It Could Affect Stock Investors.
Treasury yields reached a 19-year high of 5.35%, creating challenges for bond investors whose holdings have lost value while creating opportunities for new income investors and affecting stock valuations.