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Walmart Reports Rising Holiday Sales as Shoppers Seek Value

The number of transactions at the retail giant rose 4.3 percent but the average ticket price decreased by 0.3 percent, a sign that shoppers spent a little less during shopping trips.

By Jordyn Holman

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Wall Street Is Already Placing Bets on the Biden-Trump Rematch

Traders and strategists are thinking about all the ways that November’s election could alter the mood in markets.

By Joe Rennison

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Nature Has Value. Could We Literally Invest in It?

“Natural asset companies” would put a market price on improving ecosystems, rather than on destroying them.

By Lydia DePillis

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January Was Awesome for Stock Pickers, but Can They Keep It Going?

Most active fund managers beat the market at the start of the year. But history suggests that they’re not likely to keep doing so for long.

By Jeff Sommer