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The Pentagon said on Wednesday it was directing the military to draw up a list of potential cuts totaling about $50 billion from the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026 to be redirected into President Donald Trump’s priorities for national defense.The Pentagon said on Wednesday it was directing the military to draw up a list of potential cuts totaling about $50 billion from the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026 to be redirected into President Donald Trump’s priorities for national defense.    U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prepares to welcome Australian Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., Feb. 7, 2025.  Nathan Howard | Reuters The Pentagon said on Wednesday it was directing the military to draw up…

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By 2055, 84% of all U.S. homes may see some drop in value, totaling $1.47 trillion in losses, according to an analysis by climate-risk firm First Street.By 2055, 84% of all U.S. homes may see some drop in value, totaling $1.47 trillion in losses, according to an analysis by climate-risk firm First Street.    It’s still too soon to fully calculate the cost of the Los Angeles wildfires, but one thing is clear: The cost of insurance will go up, and that will affect not just the value of LA real estate but of real estate across the nation. The losses…

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These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves in postmarket trading.These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves in postmarket trading.   Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading: Klaviyo — The software company surged almost 6% after fourth-quarter results topped Wall Street expectations. Klaviyo posted adjusted earnings of 7 cents per share on $270 million in revenue, above the 6 cents per share and $257 million in revenue that analysts surveyed by LSEG were estimating. IMAX — The large screen, high-resolution and surround sound movie company slid nearly 5% following weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue.…

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“My pension after taxes is estimated at $6,500 per month. I’m eligible at age 60 to access $2,400 per month of my husband’s Social Security.”“My pension after taxes is estimated at $6,500 per month. I’m eligible at age 60 to access $2,400 per month of my husband’s Social Security.”   “My pension after taxes is estimated at $6,500 per month. I’m eligible at age 60 to access $2,400 per month of my husband’s Social Security.” 

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The PBOC has prioritized defending the yuan against the pressure for it to depreciate on anticipation of higher tariff rates.The PBOC has prioritized defending the yuan against the pressure for it to depreciate on anticipation of higher tariff rates.    The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has set up a fintech committee. Zhang Peng | LightRocket | Getty Images China kept its key lending rates unchanged Thursday, as Beijing prioritizes financial stability over interest rate easing to bolster the economy. The People’s Bank of China held the 1-year loan prime rate unchanged at 3.1%, and the 5-year LPR at 3.6%  …

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If UnitedHealthcare does not meet a resignation quota through buyouts, it will lay off employees, two people familiar with the matter said.If UnitedHealthcare does not meet a resignation quota through buyouts, it will lay off employees, two people familiar with the matter said.    In this article UNH Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A general view outside the United Healthcare corporate headquarters on December 4, 2024 in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  Stephen Maturen | Getty Images UnitedHealthcare is offering certain employees in its benefits operations unit the option to accept buyouts if they quit by March 3, following a tumultuous year for…

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During Wednesday’s session, the S&P 500 posted its second consecutive session in the green and hit an all-time high earlier in the session.During Wednesday’s session, the S&P 500 posted its second consecutive session in the green and hit an all-time high earlier in the session.    Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Feb. 19, 2025. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images S&P 500 futures moved lower Wednesday evening on the heels of the broad market index scoring a new all-time high and a closing record in the regular…

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