Why Smart Business Leaders Read Past the Monthly Jobs Numbers

The jobs report may not mean what you think it means.

The jobs report may not mean what you think it means.
Key insights: JPMorganChase, Wells Fargo, PNC and other large banks are in talks to purchase parts of Fiserv’s debit-processing business. What’s at stake: A bank-led debit network could create pressure for card brands and other legacy payment providers. Forward look: Payment experts say other debit networks may be an attractive option for large technology companies…
For years, the Magnificent Seven tech giants commanded investors’ attention, dominating the S&P 500 Index and shaping market movements. Those days are over. While the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index is up 16% in 2026 and the S&P 500 has climbed 10%, an index of the Mag 7 has gained just 1.7%. The AI rally has…
Most people judge a financial adviser by one metric: Whether their investments beat the market. But a new study suggests that the biggest value of professional financial advice may actually come from helping investors avoid costly mistakes rather than picking winning stocks. According to a study by 1 Finance Magazine, personalised financial…
by Calculated Risk on 1/09/2026 10:34:00 AM Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Housing Starts Decreased to 1.246 million Annual Rate in October A brief excerpt: Note: The Census Bureau is still catching up. They released Start data for September and October today, but we are still missing November data.…The third graph shows…
Vistra Vs. Talen: I Prefer The Higher-Risk AI Power Trade
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