Credit card balances are up, savings rates are down but there are retail stocks to own amid signs of consumer stress.
Plus, the state of venture capital with deals on track for the sharpest drop in 20 years.
And Wall Street’s top picks for 2023.

Wall St’s big week, deal frenzy and trading 2023’s top picks. 12/12/22

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