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Company insiders and professional investors are buying shares of Alibaba, Chegg and Activision Blizzard, among others. See full story.

20 stocks for maximum growth as the world switches to clean energy

A landmark U.N. climate report is urging policy makers to reduce carbon output. These companies operate in industries aiming to do just that. See full story.

The housing market is so hot, a burnt-out Bay Area home is drawing cash bids above $ 850,000

The listing warns that it’s ‘more than a fixer,’ but a sale is still pending after just six days on the market See full story.

Walmart preview: U.S. sales growth at Walmart could outdo Amazon

Walmart’s grocery business is gaining strength as shoppers become more price sensitive, analysts say See full story.

Face mask fights escalate in Texas and Florida as delta variant of COVID forces Louisiana to send ambulances to other states

The war of words over orders implemented by the governors of Florida and Texas seeking to ban school districts from requiring students wear face masks as protection against COVID-19 when they return to classes in person has escalated into a series of lawsuits from concerned parents. See full story.

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‘For six years, the woman has never worked, and her alimony is about to stop. She has to sell her marital home.’ See full story.