While October's COLA announcement brings temporary relief, a growing body of evidence suggests the formula used to calculate Social Security adjustments fails to reflect the real-world expenses of retirees, creating a persistent and compounding budget gap.
Target's Michael Fiddelke and Walmart's John Furner step into the CEO role, outlining priorities to reinvigorate growth and customer loyalty amid operational and social challenges.
Amidst a turbulent period for craft distilling, the founders of Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, KY, have sold their bourbon and moonshine operation to Pennsylvania-based B3 Beverage Company, securing the legacy of a family-run business while joining a growing portfolio of craft breweries and distilleries.
Newly released video evidence shows Islamic State fighters moving unchallenged among aircraft at Niamey's Diori Hamani International Airport, igniting regional tensions and raising urgent questions about security in the Sahel.
A fire erupted in a commercial building in Karachi on Monday, just weeks after a nearby inferno claimed dozens of lives. Firefighters are battling the flames as concerns mount over recurring safety lapses in the city's business districts.
A new cache of Jeffrey Epstein's emails has implicated former Prince Andrew, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and senior Labour figure Peter Mandelson, revealing intimate correspondence, financial dealings, and raising fresh questions about influence and accountability at the highest levels of British society.
Facing pressure from both investors and regulators, banks and wealth managers are turning to pass-through voting mechanisms to reclaim shareholder influence and align stewardship with client values, even within passively managed funds.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to combine in a landmark all-stock deal, creating a premier large-cap operator in the prolific Delaware Basin with an enterprise value of approximately $58 billion.
As United Parcel Service executes a strategic overhaul focused on profitability over volume, its financials reveal a nascent but promising trend, leading some investors to see a potential rebound on the horizon despite recent stock declines.
Despite posting strong quarterly results and outperforming major indices over the past year, U.S. Bancorp's stock is met with a measured 'Moderate Buy' consensus from analysts, highlighting a divergence between performance and sentiment.
The parent company of Fatburger and Round Table Pizza, along with its Twin Hospitality spinoff, will be removed from the Nasdaq exchange effective February 4, transitioning to the over-the-counter market following Chapter 11 filings and over $1 billion in debt.
From Mussolini's Rome-Berlin Axis to Bush's 'Axis of Evil,' the term has evolved into a potent geopolitical label. Its revival to describe groupings like the 'Axis of Upheaval' reveals how language frames modern conflicts and defines the boundaries of legitimacy in international politics.
Forty years after Reagan and Gorbachev's historic meeting in Iceland envisioned a world free of nuclear weapons, expired treaties, rising stockpiles, and new global players are fueling a dangerous relapse.
NYCHA workers in Williamsburg made a horrific discovery on Sunday morning, finding a woman's dismembered remains inside a heavy bag in a building basement, sending shockwaves through the community.
A federal appeals court has dismissed a Justice Department misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, citing insufficient evidence. The complaint stemmed from the judge's rulings against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants.
Podcaster Joe Rogan and Senator Bernie Sanders dissect the stark decline of Detroit's auto industry on a recent episode, highlighting abandoned factories, job offshoring, and a city where homes can sell for pennies. The conversation underscores the human cost of deindustrialization and the fierce global competition now facing American automakers.
Alibaba Group is making a massive, multi-billion yuan bet to integrate its Qwen AI assistant across its ecosystem and develop its own AI chips, signaling a strategic pivot to reduce foreign dependency and deepen user engagement amid intense competition.
Shares of Coastal Financial (CCB) have retreated sharply from recent highs, reigniting the debate over the fintech-focused bank's premium valuation. While long-term performance remains strong, current momentum is fading, leaving investors to weigh high growth expectations against traditional valuation metrics.
Equinor's stock has gained ground over the past month, yet a detailed fair value analysis suggests the Norwegian energy giant may be trading at a premium. Investors are weighing strong long-term momentum against future headwinds from the green shift.
Specialty insurer Kinsale Capital Group continues to outpace broader industry growth in key metrics, driven by its focus on underserved, higher-risk markets. However, its premium valuation and recent stock volatility have intensified debate among investors about its long-term sustainability.
