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Heat pumps are an energy improvement for homeowners that becomes a climate and financial winner

Heat pumps are an energy improvement for homeowners that becomes a climate and financial winner

Heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular for residential housing with rising energy prices and the need to reduce the use of fossil fuel heating systems. Andrew Aitchison | In pictures | Getty Images Are you thinking of a domestic heat pump? New and expanded government incentives, coupled with a steep rise in utility costs, make …

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Electric school buses offer kids a cleaner, but more expensive, route to class

Electric school buses offer kids a cleaner, but more expensive, route to class

BEVERLY, Mass. “It’s a gray November morning, and we’re on a long yellow school bus. The bus bounces around the patched streets of this Boston suburb in a way that would be familiar to anyone who has ever taken the bus to class. But the bus is quiet – and not just because there are …

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Tesla's Musk makes a harsh prediction about a rival

Tesla’s Musk makes a harsh prediction about a rival

When Elon Musk tweets, people listen. The billionaire Tesla (TSLA) – Get a free report The CEO and recent owner of Twitter tends to shake things up whenever he lets his fingers do the talking. His takeover of Twitter has seemingly sparked endless controversy with mass layoffs, the reinstatement of former President Donald Trump’s account …

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The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq chain losses following the rise in unemployment insurance claims

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq chain losses following the rise in unemployment insurance claims

Weekly jobless claims rise in line with estimates Moderna and Pfizer in place as FDA clears updated COVID boosters Exxon climbs after strengthening its buyback program Indices up: Dow 0.55%, S&P 0.75%, Nasdaq 1.13% Dec 8 (Reuters) – The S&P 500 (.SPX) ended higher on Thursday, ending a five-game losing streak as investors interpreted data …

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US labor market remains tight despite continued claims hitting 10-month high

US labor market remains tight despite continued claims hitting 10-month high

Weekly jobless claims rise by 4,000 to 230,000 Continuing claims rise by 62,000 to 1.671 million WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, indicating a still tight and strong labor market despite growing fears of a recession as the Reserve federal government is …

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Tech layoffs in Southeast Asia rise as unprofitable startups seek to expand their leads

Tech layoffs in Southeast Asia rise as unprofitable startups seek to expand their leads

Shopee has reportedly made three rounds of layoffs this year as its parent company, Sea Limited, struggles for profitability. Lauryn Ishak | Bloomberg | Getty Images More tech startups in Southeast Asia have laid off workers this year as macro headwinds deepened losses and venture capitalists pushed startups to expand their leads. Last week, online …

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These small-cap stocks could make you the most money in 2023, based on two important data points

These small-cap stocks could make you the most money in 2023, based on two important data points

Small-cap stocks are trading near a two-decade low against large-cap stocks. When the stock market rebounds next year, as many investment banking strategists expect, these smaller companies could outperform. Below is a screen of analyst favorite small cap stocks for 2023, taken from the S&P Small Cap 600 SML Index, that requires businesses to be …

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BNP Paribas has studied 100 years of stock market crashes - here's what it says is to come

BNP Paribas has studied 100 years of stock market crashes – here’s what it says is to come

Oops. Stocks fell through key support on Tuesday and it looks like some recent momentum has now run out. The new line in the sand for the S&P 500 SPX appears to be 3,900. Whether or not Santa Claus will eventually come remains to be determined, with Mr Claus possibly postponing a decision until next …

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Over $400 billion has been wiped off the value of Europe's tech industry this year

Over $400 billion has been wiped off the value of Europe’s tech industry this year

The Klarna logo displayed on a smartphone. Raphael Henrique | SOPA Pictures | Light Rocket via Getty Images Europe’s tech industry has lost more than $400 billion this year, according to venture capital firm Atomico. The combined value of all public and private European tech companies fell to $2.7 trillion from a high of $3.1 …

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