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The renewables industry faces an uncertain future, but UBS sees promise in the sector in the year ahead, naming two global stocks with over 55% upside on its watch. The sector came into the spotlight after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump vowed to curtail renewable energy subsidies. “Regarding the U.S. (the single most important market for many European utilities), we think that the concerns are overdone,” analysts at the Swiss investment bank outlined in a Dec. 18 note. Drawing reference to the performance of renewables in Trump’s last term, they noted that growth in the sector is “likely to continue ……

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Even with good health insurance, medical bills can be a big out-of-pocket expense. If you can’t cover these costs with a health savings account, you may be tempted to charge these bills to a credit card to earn rewards or unlock a valuable welcome bonus. However, paying healthcare costs with a credit card can be risky if you can’t pay off the balance before you’re hit with high interest charges.If you’re in a situation where paying your medical expenses with a credit card makes sense, CNBC Select has the details on the top options. (See our methodology for more information…

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Stocks are skipping the widely expected year-end rally — and that isn’t signaling the best start for the market heading into 2025. Investors were hoping to end the year off strong with a “Santa Claus” rally, which spans the five final trading days of a calendar year and the first two trading days of January. The S & P 500 has gained, on average, 1.3% during this stretch of time, while finishing higher nearly 80% of the time, according to Dow Jones Market Data going back to 1950. The S & P 500 has instead finished lower during each of…

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A water tower at the U.S. Steel Corp. Edgar Thomson Works steel mill in Braddock, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 4, 2024.Justin Merriman | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesJapan’s Nippon Steel has proposed giving the U.S. government veto power over any potential cuts to U.S. Steel’s production capacity, as part of its efforts to secure President Joe Biden’s approval for acquiring the American steelmaker, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.Last week, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States referred the decision to approve or block the deal to Biden.Biden, who will leave office on Jan. 20, must decide…

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Voters fill out their ballots at a polling station in New York City on Election Day, November 5, 2024. Leonardo Munoz | Afp | Getty ImagesThe U.S. announced Tuesday that it is leveling sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia over attempted election interference.The Treasury Department said the entities — a subordinate organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a Moscow-based affiliate of Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU — attempted to interfere in the 2024 elections.”As affiliates of the IRGC and GRU, these actors aimed to stoke socio-political tensions and influence the U.S. electorate during the 2024 U.S. election,” said…

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The NFL regular season is not quite finished. There are a few issues to finalize in Week 18 but not many. Twelve of the 14 playoff spots are decided, and the Broncos and Buccaneers can clinch the two remaining spots with wins. So the Power Rankings are looking ahead to what’s next for every team. That means the postseason for some, quarterback questions for others and head coaching searches for several.We’ve also shuffled the top of our rankings, which get tougher and tougher to order as the season draws to a close.1. Buffalo Bills (13-3)Last week: 1Sunday: Beat New York…

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