Supreme Court signals it will block Trump’s bid to fire Fed governor
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared deeply skeptical of President Trump's power to fire Federal Reserve board member…
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US Stocks Surge as Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats
Major US stock indexes climbed on Wednesday after President Trump backed away from imposing tariffs on Europe over…
Markets Rally as Trump Rules Out Military Force on Greenland
President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland during his speech at the World Economic Forum…
Small-Cap Stocks Surge Past Giants in Early 2026 Shift
Small companies are leading the US stock market in early 2026, beating large firms after a year of…
Cheapest Magnificent Seven Stock Faces 2026 Questions
Among the Magnificent Seven tech giants, Apple holds the lowest valuation multiples. Questions grow on whether it offers…
Life Estate Disputes: When Property Rights Create Money Conflicts
A woman with a five-year life estate in her home faces uncertainty over who must pay for a…
Berkshire Hathaway signals potential exit from Kraft Heinz
Berkshire Hathaway has filed paperwork that could allow it to sell nearly its entire 27.5% stake in Kraft…
Amazon shoppers trade down as tariff stockpiles run dry
Companies that stockpiled goods ahead of Trump's tariffs are running out of inventory, pushing prices higher and forcing…
Mortgage rates climb as geopolitical tensions shake markets
Mortgage rates have ticked upward as uncertainty in global markets puts pressure on Treasury bonds, making home purchases…
Mettler-Toledo Stock Rises After Strong Q3 Earnings Beat
Mettler-Toledo International's shares climbed after third-quarter 2025 earnings topped forecasts, with sales hitting $1.03 billion and EPS at…
Japan 40-Year Bond Yield Reaches 4% Amid Election Tensions
The yield on Japan's 40-year bonds hit 4% on Monday, a record high since their launch in 2007.…
Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats Drag Asia Markets Lower
Markets across Asia dropped on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats against European countries refusing to…
Powell to Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Trump’s Bid to Remove Fed Governor
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday in…
Retiree Fears Larger 401(k) Draws Amid Mortgage and Rising Costs
One retiree questions if retirement savings will stretch far enough with a lingering mortgage and uncertain expenses. Updated…
US Stock Futures Drop as Bank Earnings and Tariffs Loom Large
Stock futures pointed lower in pre-market trading as traders parsed upcoming bank results and watched for a Supreme…
Tech Giants Hire Energy Experts for AI Power Needs
Big Tech firms are drawing energy sector workers to support AI growth. Hiring of energy talent rose 30%…
US Inflation Steady at 2.7% in December 2025 CPI Report
Inflation held steady at 2.7% annually in December 2025, with sharp rises in food costs offsetting slower gains…
China’s Trade Surplus Hits Record $1 Trillion
China's trade surplus topped $1 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025, marking a record high. The…
China’s trade surplus hits record $1.2 trillion despite US tariffs
China closed 2025 with a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion, driven by stronger-than-expected export growth in December.…
Japan Stocks Smash Records Amid Snap Election Buzz
Tokyo stocks reached fresh peaks on Tuesday with the Nikkei up over 3% to 53,549 amid talk of…
Visa and Mastercard Stocks Drop Sharply on Trump Rate Cap Push
Visa and Mastercard shares dropped sharply on Tuesday as President Trump's push for a 10% cap on credit…
ExxonMobil Shares Hit Record High Amid Venezuela Tensions
ExxonMobil shares reached $126.71 on Tuesday, marking a new high amid rising oil prices and geopolitical noise over…
Oil Prices Jump Over 2% as Trump Cancels Iran Meetings
President Donald Trump canceled meetings with Iranian officials and urged protesters to take over institutions as oil prices…
Goldman Sachs Warns Gold Rush in Portfolios May Backfire
Investors keep buying gold into 2026 after a big price run-up, but Goldman Sachs says adding it to…
Buffett Hunted Big Deals to His Last Days as Berkshire CEO
Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO on December 31, 2025, passing leadership to Greg Abel. In…
Banks warn Trump’s 10% credit card rate cap could slash lending
Banks are pushing back against President Trump's proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates, warning that the…
Banks Prepare to Challenge Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Plan
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Banks argue this would limit credit for…
US Core Inflation Eases to 2.6% in December, Below Forecasts
Core consumer prices in the US rose at a 2.6% annual rate in December 2025, lower than the…