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.
President Trump urges immediate House passage of a bipartisan spending deal to end the government shutdown, facing resistance from both progressive Democrats and his own party's right flank over immigration enforcement terms.
The Trump administration is launching a strategic reserve for rare earths and critical minerals, echoing the 1970s response to the oil crisis, as global competition for tech supply chains intensifies.
As artificial intelligence reshapes finance, we examine whether XRP's underlying technology is built to capitalize on the trend of 'agentic AI' handling transactions, or if its potential benefits remain speculative.
The narrative around Chinese electric vehicles is undergoing a fundamental shift. Once known primarily for affordability, leading Chinese automakers are now challenging incumbents with rapidly improving quality, technology, and reliability, forcing a global industry recalibration.
Bank of America's stock has retreated roughly 5% over the past month, trading below key fair value estimates. Analysts are divided on whether this presents a value entry point or reflects growing market apprehension about interest margins and credit quality.
A company linked to a key UAE national security adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, secured a 49% equity stake in World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's flagship crypto firm, just days before President Trump's 2025 inauguration. The investment raises fresh questions about the intersection of foreign capital, presidential family businesses, and U.S. policy.
Goldman Sachs' investment arm leads a major funding round in Fieldguide, an AI platform for auditors and accountants, signaling a strategic push into the automation of professional services and a potential new growth vector for the Wall Street giant.
Pioneer Bancorp reported a 33% surge in net income to $20.3 million for 2025, driven by loan growth and a new initiative to trade municipal bonds, as the regional bank expands its revenue streams.
As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and the ESG debate evolves, major banks and wealth managers are turning to pass-through voting mechanisms to reassert shareholder influence and align investment stewardship with client values.
As SoFi Technologies' stock price retreats from recent highs, investors are weighing the fintech's strong growth against its premium valuation in a volatile market.
Fifth Third Bancorp has finalized its $12.3 billion acquisition of Comerica Bank, with customer system conversions and branch rebranding to begin in September. The deal creates the ninth-largest U.S. bank and significantly expands Michigan's branch network, though some closures and layoffs are expected.
Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) has announced that President Thomas P. Tulaney will retire in April 2026. CEO Gerard A. Chambi is expected to assume the president role, with Tulaney transitioning to a senior advisory position to ensure continuity.
A sweeping federal mandate now requires leak monitoring and repair for appliances containing as little as 15 pounds of HFCs, significantly lowering the previous threshold and placing new operational burdens on countless facilities.
A pledge by Senator Thom Tillis to halt Kevin Warsh's confirmation until an investigation into current Chair Jerome Powell concludes threatens to trigger a protracted and messy political standoff in the Senate, with implications for Federal Reserve leadership and market stability.
Capital Management Corp's significant stake increase in investment bank Moelis & Company is being viewed by market observers as a strategic wager on a potential rebound in mergers and acquisitions activity.
New data reveals U.S. homeowners are holding onto their properties longer than at any point in the last quarter-century, with coastal markets showing the most pronounced stagnation. High mortgage rates, soaring prices, and a severe inventory crunch have created a powerful 'lock-in' effect, reshaping the dynamics of the housing market.
The sports betting giant is set to launch a cryptocurrency conversion feature for deposits in Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Massachusetts regulators, however, have blocked the move, citing unresolved concerns over the technology's readiness and consumer protection.
A criminal probe into outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, initiated by the Trump administration, has triggered a Senate blockade led by a key Republican. The standoff jeopardizes Kevin Warsh's confirmation and risks delaying the interest rate cuts Trump desires ahead of a tough election.
As NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) approaches its quarterly report, a surge in share price has investors questioning whether optimism has outpaced fundamentals. With shares trading above analyst targets, the debate centers on future growth prospects versus current valuation concerns.
