Despite modest nominal gains, real wages for U.S. workers are failing to keep pace with the cost of living, with a majority reporting financial strain as structural economic shifts and technological efficiencies redirect gains away from paychecks.
France's maritime authority reports rescuing over 6,000 migrants from the English Channel last year, with at least 25 fatalities. Despite the peril, crossings persist at high volume, fueled by increasingly overcrowded boats and evolving smuggling methods.
Harris County deputies executing a parole warrant at a Channelview motel discovered the body of a 33-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities say the detained warrant subject is not currently linked to the killing.
Snapchat has disabled hundreds of thousands of accounts belonging to users under 16 in Australia under new social media laws, but warns the legislation contains 'significant gaps' that may allow some minors to bypass protections.
SoundHound AI expands its real-world footprint with a nationwide rollout of voice AI at Five Guys and partners with Bridgepointe Technologies to target the enterprise market, signaling a dual-path growth strategy.
Intuit expands its ecosystem with a dual-pronged strategy, launching a career development program for accounting students while integrating Checkr's background check services directly into its payroll and enterprise platforms, aiming to solidify its role from talent cultivation to HR operations.
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will see their February payments arrive on schedule, with amounts reflecting this year's cost-of-living adjustment. Here is the complete calendar and key details.
With a midnight deadline looming, Congress remains gridlocked, pushing the federal government toward a partial shutdown. While economists predict minimal macroeconomic damage from a brief closure, the disruption to services and federal workers' paychecks will be felt immediately.
JPMorgan reiterates its Overweight rating on ServiceNow (NOW) with a $215 price target, following checks with nine ecosystem partners. While growth expectations have moderated slightly, the firm finds AI is fueling expansion and mission-critical projects continue unabated.
A new analysis reveals the stark reality of homeownership in California, where residents in its largest cities are spending a historically high share of income on housing, pushing the dream of owning a home out of reach for many.
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a 1.1% organic revenue increase to €1.91 billion for 2025, powered by robust DTC performance. While annual sales dipped slightly on a reported basis, a strong fourth-quarter acceleration signals the payoff of its strategic channel shift.
With the cost of living significantly higher than just a few years ago, Channel 11's Susan Koeppen offers actionable tips to help households reduce recurring bills and ease financial pressure.
A four-advisor team managing $1 billion in client assets has left Merrill Lynch to join Raymond James' employee channel, underscoring the intensifying competition for top wealth management talent.
The consumer goods giant reports resilient Q4 2025 results, beating expectations despite market headwinds, and unveils a comprehensive new strategy focused on omnichannel demand, premiumization, and AI-driven efficiency to drive growth through 2030.
The SAS subsidiary's new enhancement leverages vastly expanded consumer rate shopping data, offering hoteliers granular visibility across room types and distribution channels to refine pricing strategies.
Micron Technology is making a decisive shift from volatile consumer memory markets, channeling a massive $24 billion investment into Singapore to build advanced fabrication and packaging facilities aimed squarely at the booming AI data center sector.
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone has ignited a fierce debate by labeling credit scores a system designed to perpetuate debt, arguing true wealth is built on assets that bypass traditional credit checks. The controversial claim has drawn both support from anti-debt figures and sharp criticism from those who see it as out-of-touch advice for the average earner.
Barrick Gold Corporation is strategically ramping up gold production to capitalize on high prices while simultaneously expanding its copper portfolio as a long-term hedge. The mining giant is also channeling robust profits back to investors through enhanced dividends and buybacks, following a period of stellar stock performance.
Barclays initiates coverage with an Overweight rating and $20 price target on Altimmune, citing strong fundamentals and pipeline potential. The biotech firm prepares to channel recent offering proceeds toward its pivotal Phase 3 development for metabolic liver disease treatment pemvidutide.
Rosenblatt Securities raised its rating on cybersecurity firm Fortinet ahead of its Q4 earnings, citing a favorable hardware refresh cycle, effective sales strategies, and supportive tax incentives as key growth drivers.
