A Texas couple with a tight monthly budget faces a stark financial reckoning after financing a $30,000 solar panel installation. Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey prescribed a drastic behavioral overhaul and even considered selling their home to escape the debt cycle.
PayPal faces a critical juncture as sluggish uptake of its new checkout technology and decelerating transaction growth trigger a CEO exit, a strategic retreat from long-term targets, and a renewed focus on winning over major merchants.
As AI agents evolve from research assistants to fully autonomous shoppers, e-commerce giants face an existential challenge: adapt their platforms or risk becoming mere backend fulfillment for a new generation of AI-driven marketplaces.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued his starkest warning yet, stating the organization faces an imminent cash crisis due to unpaid member fees, primarily from the United States, and an internal budget rule forcing the return of unspent funds.
The Internal Revenue Service is set to enforce stricter income reporting requirements for users of popular payment apps starting in 2025, lowering the threshold for what constitutes taxable activity in the gig and digital marketplace economy.
While recent weeks have seen volatility, Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA) has delivered substantial long-term gains for investors, with total shareholder return significantly outpacing share price growth thanks to robust dividends.
A newly released Justice Department recording captures Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli PM Ehud Barak discussing "gigantic" sums paid to Tony Blair for advisory work, raising questions about post-political financial dealings.
New data reveals the net worth threshold for America's top tier in their late 60s, but the reality of wealth at this age is more about security than status.
The technology and marketing firm SharpLink Gaming has formally rebranded as Sharplink, Inc., a move signaling a strategic pivot beyond its gaming industry roots. The change, effective February 3, follows a filing in Delaware.
Ford Motor Company is restructuring its electric vehicle strategy, taking significant charges and redirecting investment toward profitable hybrids and a new utility-scale battery storage business, signaling a major strategic realignment in response to market realities.
Even if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's emergency tariffs, the administration has alternative legal tools ready to impose similar import taxes, potentially leaving businesses and consumers with continued high costs.
Shares of biometric security firm Clear Secure have retreated nearly 8% this month, sparking debate among investors. While the stock remains up significantly over the past year, a deep dive into valuation metrics suggests the recent weakness may have created an attractive entry point for long-term investors.
A 1968 painting by pioneering Saudi artist Safeya Binzagr sold for $1.6 million, anchoring a strong Sotheby's auction in Riyadh that highlights the Kingdom's growing art market amid regional cultural momentum.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting political pressure as his former Washington envoy, Peter Mandelson, is investigated for alleged misconduct and leaking sensitive documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer has expressed deep regret over the appointment, accusing Mandelson of repeated lies and betrayal.
A regional AfD parliamentarian in Saxony was arrested during a session after lawmakers lifted his immunity, as prosecutors investigate alleged illegal exports to Belarus in breach of EU sanctions.
Shareholders in South African hospitality group Tsogo Sun have seen a 21% total return decline over three years, underperforming the broader market's 65% gain. The slump highlights challenges in the sector and raises questions about the company's recovery prospects.
As Bitcoin's price slump deepens, prediction markets signal growing skepticism that MicroStrategy will hold its massive BTC treasury. Yet, analysts argue the firm's long-term strategy remains unchanged, with its ability to avoid forced sales providing a buffer against market volatility.
Financial firm Rothschild & Co. Redburn has downgraded PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) from Neutral to Sell, slashing its price target to $50, citing concerns over eroding market share in the face of aggressive competition from newer payment platforms.
As credit card interest rates soar past 20%, consumer advocate Clark Howard warns that mounting revolving debt is creating a financial trap for millions, demanding urgent action rather than gradual repayment.
The UK's financial watchdog has revised its estimates for the massive car finance mis-selling scandal, indicating that average compensation payouts will be lower than initially suggested, potentially affecting millions of borrowers.
