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Jan 28, 2026 · 3 min read

IRS watchdog says some taxpayers could see 'greater challenges' during 2026 filing season

Some taxpayers could see "greater challenges" during the 2026 filing season, according to the national taxpayer advocate. Here's what filers need to know.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Allbirds becomes latest retailer to close brick-and-mortar stores in shift to online focus

Allbirds announced Wednesday that it will close all of its full-price U.S. stores and shift its focus to e-commerce to boost profitability.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Rap artist Nicki Minaj pledges support for Trump accounts

Minaj will attend a summit Wednesday with President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to promote Trump accounts.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Termites are slowly feasting away at the foundations of the dollar’s dominance

Chomp chomp chomp

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Jan 28, 2026 · 6 min read

The dollar could have further to fall as its decline creates a 'double-edged sword' for America

The U.S. dollar fell on Tuesday after President Donald Trump insisted the currency — which declined notably last year — is doing "great."

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Jan 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Here's a look at 4 portfolio stock earnings and our takeaways on each

We're busy working away on the four earnings reports from portfolio companies Wednesday morning.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 1 min read

New York Mayor Mamdani says city must hike taxes on rich to fill $12 billion deficit

Mamdani attributed the budget crisis to "gross fiscal mismanagement," pointing to former Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Ex-Palantir engineer raises $40 million for cyber startup Outtake, with backing from Microsoft CEO Nadella

Since its founding in 2023, Outtake has added OpenAI, Applovin and Bill Ackman's Pershing Square to its growing list of customers.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Snap establishes Specs subsidiary for its AR glasses

Snap on Wednesday said its unit working on the development of augmented reality glasses is now housed under a wholly owned subsidiary named Specs Inc.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Germany cuts growth forecasts amid slow recovery

Europe’s largest economy struggles to rebound despite the government’s €1tn debt-funded investment spree

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Jan 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesdsay

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were set to open higher this morning, driven by soaring chip stocks.

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