Costco's latest earnings reveal a staggering 92.3% membership renewal rate in North America, a figure that underpins its entire low-margin, high-volume business model and generates billions in near-pure profit.
While the low-cost Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) offers broad exposure, its near-term fate appears tethered not to stock picks, but to the direction of borrowing costs. Investors eyeing the fund are advised to watch a key Treasury yield threshold.
The House is poised to pass a funding bill to reopen most government agencies, while NASA postpones its crewed moon mission. In Arizona, authorities are investigating the suspected abduction of 'TODAY' anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother.
A new analysis reveals a surge in Gulf investment in African clean energy projects, while urging a strategic pivot towards funding the continent's underdeveloped power grids to unlock greater economic and climate impact.
As freezing temperatures grip the nation, federal regulators and consumer advocates are sounding the alarm on a predictable wave of scams. Fraudsters are exploiting the weather, posing as utility companies to pressure victims into immediate payments.
In a detailed webinar, NVIDIA's networking chief outlined how co-packaged optics technology is critical for scaling next-generation AI supercomputers, promising significant power savings and improved reliability for massive GPU clusters.
The United Arab Emirates has issued a stark warning against renewed conflict in the Middle East, urging Washington and Tehran to seek a lasting settlement as diplomats prepare for crucial negotiations this week.
A winter storm has exposed a glaring inconsistency in New York City's sidewalk snow removal policy, where the city mandates private property owners to clear walkways under threat of fines but does not hold its own agencies to the same standard, leaving many public pathways hazardous.
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) have warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that relocating the Pentagon's dedicated Havana Syndrome team risks sidelining critical research and care for affected personnel, in a move that appears to contradict earlier commitments.
The parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, and Twin Peaks has filed for bankruptcy, closing 32 corporate-owned restaurants as it grapples with over $1.3 billion in defaulted debt and seeks to restructure.
For those without children, retirement planning offers unique freedoms but demands heightened focus on long-term care and estate logistics. Experts warn that skipping these critical steps can lead to significant financial and legal pitfalls.
Senior NATO naval commanders, gathered in Paris, warn that Russia continues to prioritize and fund its Northern Fleet's submarine capabilities, forcing a costly and complex Western response in the North Atlantic and Arctic.
Amid a trend toward early filing, financial experts highlight the often-overlooked advantages of claiming Social Security benefits at full retirement age.
Panera Bread is closing its fresh dough production facility in Franklin, Massachusetts this spring, resulting in permanent layoffs for 92 employees as the chain transitions to a third-party baking model.
Arizona's Attorney General has issued a stark warning as losses from crypto kiosk scams surpass $177 million in the state this year. Amid a nationwide crackdown, new laws and lawsuits target an industry accused of enabling fraud against vulnerable consumers.
Reform UK's election promise to cut council tax by slashing 'wasteful' spending collides with the complex financial realities of local government pensions, with experts warning its proposed solutions may be unworkable or merely defer costs.
A massive battery park in Ed Miliband's constituency is set to become Europe's largest, sparking a nationwide rush for energy storage investments. While hailed as key to grid stability and decarbonisation, critics warn of consumer costs and rural impact.
The reopening of Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt, intended to ease an 18-month siege, has been marred by severe Israeli restrictions, allowing only a handful of medical evacuees out and a small number of Palestinians back in, far below promised figures.
A year after Vietnam and the United States elevated bilateral ties to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership,' a leaked internal military assessment reveals Hanoi was simultaneously preparing for a potential American 'war of aggression.' The document, analyzed by rights group The 88 Project, underscores Vietnam's profound anxiety over U.S.-backed 'color revolutions' and the complex balancing act in its foreign policy.
A Minnesota school district closed its doors Monday following bomb threats, a day after a 5-year-old student and his father were released from immigration detention—an incident that has drawn national scrutiny and raised questions about the family's safety.
