Wall Street and the dollar advanced as robust economic indicators and a U.S.-India trade pact overshadowed a continued historic selloff in precious metals. Investors recalibrate around growth optimism and shifting geopolitical winds.
President-elect Laura Fernandez turns to El Salvador's controversial leader Nayib Bukele for guidance, signaling a hardline shift in tackling Costa Rica's escalating drug trade violence, including plans for a Bukele-style mega-prison.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces immediate rollout of body-worn cameras to all field officers, including ICE agents, with Minneapolis as the initial focus. The policy expands a federal transparency initiative amid heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices.
Disney's stock fell sharply Monday, reflecting investor unease over the financial toll of its transition from traditional cable to direct-to-consumer streaming, despite overall revenue growth.
Bitcoin has extended its losing streak to four months, its longest since 2018, as a macro-driven sell-off triggers a wave of liquidations and pushes market sentiment into 'extreme fear' territory. Analysts are now watching key technical levels to gauge if a floor is forming.
In a notable show of party unity, Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico affirmed on 'The View' that Democratic primary opponent Rep. Jasmine Crockett could win a statewide race, addressing underlying questions about her electability as a Black woman in Texas.
Bitcoin's sharp decline over the weekend, breaching the key $80,000 level, highlights its heightened sensitivity to macro risks and challenges its 'digital gold' narrative as investors scramble for safe havens.
Columbia Financial (NASDAQ: CLBK) reported fourth-quarter revenue that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by a 247% year-over-year surge. The community bank's performance highlights strengthening net interest income and an accelerating tangible book value.
Mortgage insurance provider MGIC Investment Corp. (NYSE: MTG) reported fourth-quarter revenue that missed analyst expectations, highlighting challenges in a cooling housing market. While earnings per share met consensus, flat year-over-year sales growth disappointed investors.
The professional staffing firm Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) reported fourth-quarter sales that edged past analyst expectations, yet its stock plunged 11.7% as earnings per share fell sharply short of estimates, highlighting ongoing challenges in a tightening labor market.
Capital Southwest Corporation (NASDAQ: CSWC) reported strong fourth-quarter revenue growth of 18.2%, surpassing Wall Street expectations. However, the business development company's GAAP earnings per share came in modestly below analyst consensus estimates.
The dramatic surge and sudden plunge in precious metal prices have thrown London's famed Hatton Garden into chaos, forcing jewellers, refiners, and families to navigate a volatile market with significant financial consequences.
The U.S. Space Development Agency's major contract award to Rocket Lab marks a pivotal expansion for the launch provider into the lucrative defense sector, with analysts forecasting accelerated revenue growth and a path to profitability.
Palantir Technologies smashed Wall Street expectations for Q4 2025, reporting a 70% surge in revenue and issuing guidance that signals even stronger growth ahead. The data analytics giant's performance underscores its deepening traction in both government and commercial sectors.
DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by strategic pricing and operational efficiency. The results sent shares sharply higher as the dialysis giant navigates a complex regulatory and demographic landscape.
Werner Enterprises' strategic acquisition of FirstFleet significantly expands its dedicated trucking footprint, adding key grocery and packaging clients. The deal, expected to be immediately earnings-accretive, arrives as investors scrutinize the company's valuation and growth trajectory amid a challenging freight market.
In a landmark consolidation move, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to an all-stock merger, positioning the combined entity as a dominant force in the prolific Delaware Basin. The deal signals a strategic shift towards scale and capital efficiency in the U.S. shale sector.
The U.S. Treasury Department has outlined its borrowing needs for the first half of 2026, projecting $574 billion in net marketable debt for Q1 followed by a significantly lower $109 billion for Q2, amid adjustments to cash flow forecasts and federal cash balances.
A captive breeding program for the elusive Guthega skink in Victoria's high country yields a rare pregnancy, potentially boosting the known wild population from 11 to 13 individuals.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for urgent action to dismantle barriers and create a truly integrated European capital market, arguing it is essential for the bloc's economic competitiveness and to keep innovative firms from listing abroad.
