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As the S&P 500 was approaching its most recent record high in late October, Wall Street was growing concerned about the latest round of gains being powered primarily by a few megacap technology stocks.

From MarketWatch

Argentine back-row forward Elias powered over for Toulouse's second try moments later.

From Barron's

A light powered by a makeshift electrical connection shone at the doorway of the rusted shack where Bryan lives with his wife and nine-year-old son.

From Barron's

With so much of the U.S. economy powered by consumer spending, holiday shopping decisions can have an outsize impact.

From MarketWatch

These stocks raged for much of the year, as breakneck spending in the burgeoning sector powered the overall economy.

From The Wall Street Journal