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Anu Aiyengar, head of global mergers and acquisitions for JPMorgan, speaks at the ReutersNEXT Newsmaker event in New York City, New York, November 8, 2023. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo)
Jan 9, 2026

JPMorgan M&A global head says rising risks to drive surge in deals

Global M&A activity is set for a banner 2026 as CEOs pursue scale to manage geopolitical risk, AI disruption and market volatility, JPMorgan says.

A Chipotle restaurant advertises it is hiring in Cambridge, Massachusetts, August 28, 2023. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)
Jan 9, 2026

Job growth stuck in slow gear in December

U.S. employment growth slowed more than expected in December amid job losses in the construction, retail and manufacturing sectors.

Unveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, December 16, 2025. (REUTERS/Jeremy Lock/File Photo)
Jan 9, 2026

Lockheed, other defense firms seek legal advice over Trump’s clampdown on payouts

Defense contractors including Lockheed Martin seek legal advice after Trump ties buybacks, dividends and executive pay to weapons delivery.

After a recent merger with SOL Capital Management, Cerity Partners now expands to Rockville. (Cerity Partners via PRNewswire)
Jan 8, 2026

Rockville investment advisory firm, wealth management firm merge

Cerity Partners, a national wealth management firm, announced it merged with Rockville investment firm SOL Capital Management. 

A U.S. flag flutters in front of shipping containers at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, July 11, 2025. (REUTERS/Daniel Cole)
Jan 8, 2026

Importers brace for $150 billion tariff refund fight if Trump loses at Supreme Court

Importers prepare lawsuits, recordkeeping and refund claims as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of Trump’s IEEPA tariffs.

A 22-unit multifamily asset located at 8306-8308 Barron St. in Takoma Park recently sold for about $1.8 million. (Courtesy Photo)
Jan 8, 2026

MoCo multifamily property sold for $1.8M

A 22-unit multifamily property in Takoma Park has sold for $1,815,000, announced real estate firm Marcus & Millichap.

A for sale sign is shown for a residential home in Encinitas, California, U.S. July 25, 2025. (REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo)
Jan 8, 2026

Trump says he will ban Wall St. investments in single-family homes

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration is moving to ban Wall Street firms from buying up single-family homes in a bid to reduce home prices.

Lockheed Martin logo is seen in this illustration taken July 26, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Jan 7, 2026

Lockheed says 2025 F-35 deliveries hit 191 as demand lifts production pace

Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025 to the U.S. and allies, reflecting rising defense spending.

An employee hiring sign with a QR code is seen in a window of a business in Arlington, Virginia, April 7, 2023. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo)
Jan 7, 2026

Job openings slide to 14-month low; hiring weak in November

Job openings dropped to a 14-month low in November while hiring resumed its sluggish tone, according to the Labor Department.

The Google logo is pictured atop an office building in Irvine, California, August 7, 2017. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)
Jan 7, 2026

Google, AI firm settle lawsuit over teen’s suicide linked to Chatbot

Alphabet’s Google and AI startup Character.AI have agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging the startup's chatbot led to the suicide of a 14-year-old boy.

Thornton Town Center is one of the Denver-area's premier neighborhood shopping centers. (Continental Realty Corp.)Thornton Town Center is one of the Denver-area's premier neighborhood shopping centers. (Continental Realty Corp.)
Jan 7, 2026

Baltimore-based CRC expands to Colorado with $25.5M acquisition

Continental Realty Corp. announced its expansion into the Colorado retail market after acquiring the Thornton Town Center for $25.5 million.

Md. real estate firms partner to sell N.J. apartment complex
Jan 7, 2026

Md. real estate firms partner to sell N.J. apartment complex

Three Baltimore-area real estate companies partnered to sell Silverlake Apartments, a multifamily community located in Belleville, N.J.