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Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. February 04, 2026 Federal Reserve Board finalizes hypothetical scenarios for its annual stress test and votes to maintain the current stress test-related capital requirements until public feedback can be considered For release at 4:30 p.m. EST The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday finalized the hypothetical scenarios for its annual stress test, which helps ensure that large banks can continue to lend to households and businesses even in a severe recession. The final scenarios…

Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE:UUUU) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer shed light on recently. During the lightning round, a caller inquired about the stock, and Cramer commented: No, no, we want to stay away from that. If we want nuclear power, we have to buy GEV. That’s the one you want, okay? Their nuclear, ahead of everybody else. I wish you could buy Westinghouse individually. That’s owned by Brookfield. That’s a good company, too. But I’ve gotta tell you, Energy Fuels, I have to say no to… It just isn’t the way you play it, so to speak. Photo…

A ‘help wanted’ advertisement is displayed in Manhattan on Jan. 9, 2026, in New York City.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesThe January jobs report delayed by the brief government shutdown will be released next week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.The closely watched report now will come out Feb. 11, five days later than its original release date, according to a revised schedule.In addition, the BLS will release the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey on Thursday, after it originally had been scheduled for Tuesday. There are other delays as well. The consumer price index for January now will be…

Anthropic’s Super Bowl commercial, one of four ads the AI lab dropped on Wednesday, begins with the word “BETRAYAL” splashed boldly across the screen. The camera pans to a man earnestly asking a chatbot (obviously intended to depict ChatGPT) for advice on how to talk to his mom. The bot, portrayed by a blonde woman, offers some classic bits of advice. Start by listening. Try a nature walk! And then twists into an ad for a fictitious (we hope!) cougar-dating site called Golden Encounters. Anthropic finishes the spot by saying that while ads are coming to AI, they won’t be…

(Oil Price) – The oil price decline over the past year has started to dent Big Oil’s earnings, which have slipped from the 2022 and 2023 highs. The persistently low oil prices at about $60 per barrel in the past months, compared to $100 in 2022 and $80 in 2023 and 2024, signal that part of the shareholder returns of the European oil majors may not be sustainable going forward. Europe’s top oil firms may start sacrificing some of their payouts by announcing in the coming weeks cuts to their share buybacks amid the lower oil prices, analysts say. Stronger…

Key Takeaways Aman’s superyacht Amangati doesn’t resemble traditional cruising—instead it applies the high-end hotel brand’s model to ocean travel.$50,000 is roughly the entry point for a seven-night sailing, with spacious suites, personalized service, and uncrowded spaces.Initial voyages, now booking for 2027, focus on Mediterranean routes like the French and Italian Rivieras, the Greek Isles, and the Adriatic. This Isn’t a Cruise Ship—It’s a Floating Luxury Hotel When people hear “cruise,” they tend to picture mega-ships, buffet lines, and thousands of passengers moving on fixed schedules. But that image doesn’t hold up when you look at what Aman, a luxury hospitality…

Key Takeaways Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump’s tariff policies in a congressional hearing Wednesday.Bessent said Trump’s tariffs will take time to have their intended effect of revitalizing U.S. manufacturing and restoring factory jobs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent came to Congress Wednesday with a message to critics who say his administration’s tariffs are not delivering on promises to re-industrialize the country: give it some time. Bessent answered questions from the House Financial Services Committee in a hearing Wednesday, addressing tariffs, the president’s attacks on the Federal Reserve, and other economic matters. Bessent faced a mixture of supportive and…

Key Takeaways Even with Medicare, out-of-pocket health care costs still eat into people’s retirement income. After medical costs, the typical retiree is left with about 88% of total income and 71% of Social Security benefits. Choosing the right Medicare coverage and planning ahead using accounts like HSAs while you’re working can help you better manage health care costs after you stop working. Medicare helps defray medical costs for retirees, but health care spending still takes a big chunk out of peoples’ savings, according to a new report. A typical retiree had just 88% of their total income and 71% of…

Key Takeaways AMD CEO Lisa Su told CNBC Wednesday that demand for the company’s chips is “on fire” and that she sees this as an “inflection year” for the company as it rolls out its next-generation products.Shares of AMD slumped Wednesday despite results that topped Wall Street’s estimates. Investors dropped shares of Advanced Micro Devices after its latest earnings. Its CEO says they should be excited about what’s ahead this year. Shares of AMD (AMD), regarded by some as a top alternative to AI chip leader Nvidia (NVDA), plunged over 17% Wednesday, leaving them in the red year-to-date despite quarterly earnings…

(Image credit: Getty Images)The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events. This year’s game is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, and will feature the Seattle Seahawks against the New England Patriots, with Bad Bunny performing at halftime.It is also among the most-watched events; in fact, last year’s game drew an audience of over 127 million, making it the most-watched TV event in history.Whether you’re a fan of the sport or just interested in the entertaining commercials, we’ll show you how to stream it for less. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed…