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US stocks are heading into the final trading days of 2025 with momentum largely intact, as the S&P 500 eyes the 7,000 mark for the first time and investors look for a positive close to a year marked by resilience and steady gains. Major indexes remain near record highs after navigating bouts of volatility earlier … Read more
Little Rock, Arkansas — A single Powerball ticket holder in Arkansas woke up Christmas morning a billionaire, claiming the $1.817 billion jackpot prize following Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing, Powerball officials said. The win marks the second time a top Powerball prize has been claimed in the state and ranks as the second-largest lottery jackpot in … Read more
The Powerball lottery produced a winning ticket for its $1.8 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, marking the 47th drawing in the current jackpot cycle, a record for the game, officials said Wednesday. The massive prize has captivated players across the United States and comes after an extended run of unclaimed jackpots. “This is a historic moment … Read more
New York — The S&P 500 rose to a new intraday record Wednesday as investors navigated a holiday shortened trading session, building on gains from the previous day. The broad market index was last up 0.3 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.2 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 269 points, or 0.6 … Read more
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Christmas Eve brought last minute shoppers to malls and grocery stores across the Rochester area as the holiday countdown enters its final hours. The National Retail Federation projects Americans will spend more than $1 trillion this season, a 3.7 to 4.2 percent increase from last year. For those rushing to complete gifts … Read more
President Donald Trump’s economy has posted faster than expected growth in his first year back in office, powered largely by strong consumer spending and rising asset values. But new data suggest that much of that momentum is coming from America’s wealthiest households, even as many voters report growing pressure from living costs and borrowing rates. … Read more
US economic growth accelerated sharply in the third quarter of 2025, offering fresh evidence that the world’s largest economy has remained resilient despite trade uncertainty, elevated prices and signs of cooling in the labor market. New federal data showed that output expanded at a pace that exceeded most forecasts, driven largely by consumer spending and … Read more
A new set of Texas Lottery results were announced Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, revealing winning numbers for Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, and All or Nothing games. Lottery officials reported the results following the scheduled draws, giving players a glimpse at potential payouts and winning combinations. The Texas Lottery operates multiple draw games aimed at … Read more
The Powerball numbers for Monday night’s drawing were announced, with 3, 18, 36, 41 and 54 drawn as the white balls and 7 as the red Powerball, according to officials. The jackpot, estimated at $1.6 billion, is the fourth largest in Powerball history and the fifth largest in US lottery history. Officials said it was … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $1.6 billion after Saturday’s drawing ended without a grand prize winner, marking the 46th consecutive drawing in the current jackpot cycle the longest streak in the game’s history. The cash option for the prize is about $735 million, making it the fourth largest Powerball jackpot … Read more
