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AMD climbs 40% this week on OpenAI partnership, biggest weekly gain in nine years as Nvidia CEO calls deal "unique and surprising." IRS furloughs nearly half its workforce as Senate rejects sixth funding bill with shutdown entering second week. Google's new Work From Anywhere policy counts single remote day as full week, frustrating employees. United announces summer 2026 nonstop routes to Split, Bari, and Santiago de Compostela targeting luxury travelers. Ferrero planning over $100 million in Super Bowl and World Cup campaigns featuring Kinder Bueno. Amazon launching pharmacy kiosks in December at One Medical locations to bypass traditional pharmacies. National Tree Company warns of 25% inventory cut on artificial Christmas trees due to tariffs. And Disney raises Disneyland and Disney World ticket prices with peak day passes hitting $224, up 126% over past decade.

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Gold futures surpass $4,000 per ounce for first time, marking 43rd record high of 2025 as Ray Dalio recommends 15% portfolio allocation. Private data shows just 17,000 jobs added last month while inflation expectations rise during government shutdown. Tesla unveils cheaper Model Y and Model 3 versions, but stock drops 4% as investors wanted new products. Confluent exploring sale with private equity interest, sending shares up 20% after losing quarter of value in 2025. Real estate investors bought one-third of single-family homes in Q2, highest share in five years. Chi-Chi's reopens in Twin Cities with fully booked reservations two decades after hepatitis outbreak closure. Amazon's two-day Prime Big Deal Days offers up to 34% off iPads and Apple accessories. And PayPal pops nearly 5% on new website advertising feature for small business customers.

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OpenAI hosts first developer event in nearly two years, announcing App SDK, AgentKit, ChatKit and Codex, with Jony Ive making surprise appearance. Nike CEO Elliott Hill says company's turnaround path is "not linear" as quarterly sales and profits continue declining. Domestic box office hits $6.5 billion in first three quarters, up from $6.3 billion last year, with big releases coming. Verizon appoints Dan Schulman as new CEO, replacing Hans Vestberg, sending shares down 5%. Steak 'n Shake announces massive flag installations as patriotic marketing strategy. Rite Aid shutters remaining 89 stores after second bankruptcy filing in less than two years, with CVS buying most pharmacy services. Bruce Buffer signs as Bud Light spokesperson after 30 years as UFC ring announcer. And IKEA acquires Locus Robotics to cut delivery costs by $117 million annually while expanding U.S. presence despite tariffs.

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Online holiday spending expected to grow 5.3% to $253.4 billion, a slowdown from last year's 8.7% growth. Mortgage rates barely budging at 6.34% as government shutdown delays loan approvals and economic data. Ohio lawmaker introduces bill giving tax credits to employers who pay $1,000 bonuses to employees who get married. OpenAI reviewing hundreds of proposals for Stargate data centers as Americans embrace nuclear power for AI infrastructure. Chart Industries shareholders approve $13.6 billion Baker Hughes acquisition after competitive bidding war. Fifteen states including Texas, Florida, and Arizona now have more housing inventory than pre-pandemic levels. Bitcoin reaches $125,700, setting new all-time high just $1,200 above August record. And American Airlines stops using metal bag sizers at gates to enhance boarding process.

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 Perplexity makes its $200-a-month AI browser free worldwide in a bid to grab market share before Google and OpenAI dominate the space. Fair Isaac cuts out Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, sending their stocks tumbling while FICO soars 18%. Taco Bell wins fastest drive-thru for the fifth year in a row, though AI hasn’t made service any faster or friendlier. Oil prices rise after a fire at Chevron’s California refinery tightens supply. Mortgage rates climb despite the Fed cutting interest rates, frustrating homebuyers. Elon Musk briefly becomes the first person ever worth $500 billion before sliding back under the milestone. Maxwell House temporarily rebrands as “Maxwell Apartment” in a marketing stunt. And Tyson Foods agrees to pay $85 million to settle pork price-fixing allegations.

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 Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway makes its biggest move since 2022 with a $9.7 billion deal to buy Occidental’s chemical unit. Amazon launches a new budget grocery brand with most items under $5 to win over price-conscious shoppers. Fast-food chains from McDonald’s to Wendy’s hit the chicken strip panic button to revive sales. The U.S. government shuts down after a healthcare funding fight, furloughing up to 800,000 workers. Utility bills soar as AI data centers and Trump’s energy policies drive costs higher. Meta announces ads will now target you based on AI chatbot conversations starting December 16. Nike beats earnings expectations but warns of weak holiday sales.

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 President Trump announces a deal with Pfizer to cut drug prices in exchange for tariff relief, sending shares up nearly 7%. Nike beats Wall Street expectations but warns of weak holiday sales ahead. More companies, including Spotify, embrace the co-CEO model, splitting top leadership roles. Ford CEO Jim Farley predicts EV demand could drop by half once federal tax credits expire. Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down as CEO, moving to executive chairman. Wolfspeed shares surge 30% after emerging from bankruptcy with a cleaner balance sheet. Samsung and SK Hynix sign on to OpenAI’s massive Stargate project, supplying memory chips for future AI data centers. And Exxon Mobil announces 2,000 job cuts as falling oil prices pressure the industry.

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You’ve heard the advice a thousand times: stay invested.

But today, I’m going to give you the cold, hard numbers that prove why.

In this episode, we’re diving into 10 powerful market stats that will change how you think about investing forever. From the danger of missing just a few of the market’s best days… to the power of compounding over decades—these numbers speak louder than any opinion ever could.

If you’ve ever felt tempted to pull your money out of the market or sit on the sidelines until “things feel safe,” this episode is for you.

Let’s break down the data that every long-term investor needs to know.

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 President Trump announces a $625M investment to keep coal plants running, positioning coal as critical for AI and reindustrialization. Honeywell rolls out a new cockpit alert system aimed at preventing close-call airport incidents. GSK shares jump 3% after announcing a new CEO. Electronic Arts agrees to a massive $55B deal to go private, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. Snapchat starts charging for Memories storage after users hit 1 trillion saves. Crypto suffers nearly $500M in losses during a brutal “Red September” selloff. USDA recalls 58 million pounds of corn dogs after injuries caused by wood chips in the batter. And Walmart’s CEO says AI will transform every single job at the company.

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 Claire’s is getting a $140 million rescue after its second bankruptcy, with new owners betting they can revive the tween brand. YouTube TV and NBC are in a carriage fight that could cut off Sunday Night Football for millions of subscribers. President Trump dropped a fresh round of tariffs hitting imported drugs, kitchen cabinets, and trucks while also signing a TikTok deal that shifts U.S. operations to American billionaires. Retailers are kicking off Christmas sales in early October as shoppers tighten budgets, while the U.S. economy surprised with 3.8% second-quarter growth. Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement over deceptive Prime sign-ups, and CarMax shares plunged 20% after disappointing earnings.

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