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US Economy · United StatesU.S. President Donald Trump has proposed raising the U.S. military budget for fiscal year 2027 to $1.5 trillion, a more than 50% hike from the current $901 billion. He said this would enable the country to build a "Dream Military" during "troubled and dangerous times."See the Story
Trump Proposes $1.5T Military Budget, 50% Increase
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Business & Markets · United StatesThe S&P 500 climbed to a record high on Wednesday, lifted by gains in Nvidia, Alphabet and other AI-related stocks, while a dip in JPMorgan weighed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.See the Story
S&P 500 reaches record high as AI trade returns
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US Economy · United StatesPrivate sector job creation turned positive in December though at a bit softer pace than expected, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Companies added 41,000 hires for the month, a reversal from the loss of 29,000 in November, providing a positive sign to a labor market that otherwise struggled as 2025 came to a close. Private company payrolls had declined in three of the four months prior to the December release.See the Story
US Companies Added 41,000 Jobs in December, ADP Says
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