EconomyJan 11
December Jobs Miss Caps Weakest Hiring Year Since 2020
The economy added just 50,000 jobs in December as 2025 hiring totals the lowest since the pandemic. Unemployment dips to 4.4%, but the labor market's slowdown is undeniable.
SectorsJan 11
Chip Stocks Hit Records as Semiconductor Rally Extends
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closes at an all-time high as Intel surges 10%, Lam Research jumps 8.7%, and AI infrastructure spending shows no signs of slowing.
By Emily Thompson4 min read
MarketsJan 11
J&J Secures Tariff Relief in Trump Drug Pricing Deal
Johnson & Johnson becomes the latest pharma giant to exchange drug price cuts for tariff exemptions, joining 14 other companies on the TrumpRx platform.
MarketsJan 11
S&P 500, Dow Close at All-Time Highs to Cap Strong Week
Major indexes post records as jobs report seals rate bets, with semiconductor stocks leading gains and all three averages finishing higher for 2026's first full trading week.
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