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Stocks give back gains, Dow sheds 350 points as January rally loses steam

Stocks rose on Wednesday after the latest data provided another sign that inflation, while still high, is beginning to ease.  

Gun companies reckon with declining demand after pandemic surge

Large firearm manufacturers such as Sturm, Ruger are taking a hit as gun sales, which surged in recent years, return to pre-pandemic levels.   

Florida giving nursing programs an $80 million boost to help combat personnel shortage

Earlier this month, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced nearly $80 million to go toward public postsecondary nursing programs.

More than 1 in 4 checking account holders are paying fees. Here’s how to avoid

Even with plentiful free checking options, some consumers are still paying fees, a new survey finds. Here’s how much you stand to lose and how you can save.  

Shares of Roblox pop after December update shows increase in bookings

Shares of Roblox popped Tuesday after the gaming company released its December 2022 metrics report.  

Fake billionaire Justin Costello could plead guilty in $35 million fraud case, court filing indicates

Prosoecutors say Justin Costello falsely claimed to be a billionaire, a twice-wounded special forces vet and a a Harvard MBA to dupe alleged victims in frauds.  

United results top estimates as demand remains resilient despite high fares

United Airlines’ fourth-quarter profit topped Wall Street estimates thanks to strong demand and high fares.  

Moderna says RSV vaccine is 84% effective at preventing disease in older adults

RSV infections kill between 6,000 and 10,000 older adults every year and result in 60,000 to 120,000 hospitalizations, according to the CDC.  

Here’s where to look for the next developments in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease

The approval of a new Alzheimer’s drug is an important moment, but so much more lies ahead in this field. Where to look for the next wave of developments.  

Walgreens lifts limits on online purchases of children’s fever-reducing products

CVS is continuing to restrict online sales of some products.