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U.S. Services-Sector Activity Expands Again in October

The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers index for services providers was 54.5 in October, compared with 54.9 in September. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected a reading of 54.8.

U.S. Services-Sector Activity Expands Again in October

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Why Northrop Grumman Stock Dropped Today

Election 2026 wasn't good news for Northrop Grumman stock.

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Why John Stolzfus Stays Bullish

Oppenheimer Asset Management Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus remains bullish, pointing to earnings and revenue growth, resilient jobs and consumer demand, while flagging data centers as an…

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