A new analysis examines whether ultra-long home loans can solve the affordability crisis. While they offer a monthly payment reprieve in select markets, the long-term financial toll is staggering, raising questions about who truly benefits.
Notice savings accounts promise better returns than easy-access rivals, but your money is locked away for a set period. We examine today's best rates and whether the trade-off is worth it for your financial planning.
The Bank of Spain's gold and foreign exchange reserves soared to nearly €94 billion in 2025, a historic peak fueled by global demand. As bullion's role evolves, the nation's complex history with its gold—from the Civil War-era 'Moscow gold' controversy to modern monetary strategy—offers a poignant backdrop.
Following months of escalating tariffs, the U.S. and India have reached a tentative trade agreement. The deal, announced by former President Trump, reportedly includes a commitment from New Delhi to shift its oil imports away from Russia.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces mounting pressure and bipartisan condemnation after publicly threatening to 'hunt down' ICE agents, comparing them to Nazis. A Republican congressman has formally urged the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into the remarks.
In a rare show of unity, Pennsylvania's political leaders from both parties are rallying behind the state's famed weather-predicting groundhog, pushing back against an animal rights group's call to replace the living animal with a digital projection.
Disney executives detailed a robust start to fiscal 2026, driven by record-breaking animated films, a return to streaming profitability, and major investments in theme parks and AI-powered content. The company signals confidence across its interconnected portfolio.
Aptiv capped off 2025 with record fourth-quarter sales and detailed a transformative 2026 outlook, headlined by the imminent spin-off of its Electrical Distribution Systems unit into VersaGen. The automotive tech leader is navigating currency headwinds and strategic investments to expand beyond traditional auto markets.
One year after its separation from Western Digital, SanDisk's shares have skyrocketed nearly 1,500%, fueled by an AI-driven memory boom. A major Wall Street upgrade now sees a path to $1,000 as supply constraints and soaring demand create a 'super-profitability' cycle.
A record number of individuals and businesses found themselves locked out of their bank accounts last year. We examine the opaque reasons behind 'debanking', the immediate steps to take if it happens to you, and the new rules offering a glimmer of transparency.
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) posted a significant jump in fourth-quarter profit, driven by cost controls and investment gains, even as coal revenue softened. The partnership issued 2026 guidance pointing to robust contract coverage and a growing oil & gas royalty segment, while navigating challenges at a key Appalachian mine.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Monday that the highly anticipated January employment data will not be released as scheduled this Friday, citing disruptions from a partial federal government shutdown. The report will be published only after funding is restored.
Chicago's downtown office vacancy rate soared to a historic 28.2% at the close of 2025, more than double pre-pandemic levels, as remote work trends and business climate concerns drive a 14th consecutive quarter of record vacancies. Analysts warn of a deepening economic spiral with implications for city services and residents.
Amid a sharp crypto market downturn, Binance has begun converting $1 billion into Bitcoin for its SAFU insurance fund, starting with a $100 million buy. The move comes as Bitcoin's plunge below $80,000 leaves many ETF investors underwater and reignites debate over the causes of October's market crash.
In the wake of its Chapter 11 filing, Saks Global Enterprises is closing all Neiman Marcus Last Call locations and most Saks Off 5th stores, marking a dramatic retreat from the off-price sector as it refocuses on core luxury business.
The head of Médecins Sans Frontières warns that Israel's decision to terminate the group's operations in Gaza and the West Bank will deepen the humanitarian crisis, calling it a pretext to restrict vital aid.
The trial of four men charged with the murder of Michelle Sadio, a mother of two killed outside a Harlesden church in 2024, has begun, revealing allegations of a botched attack targeting a local rapper.
CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams predicts lawsuits against the Justice Department and The New York Times by victims whose unredacted nude images were included in the recent Epstein files dump, citing privacy violations.
After a decade of development and multiple clinical setbacks, Sanofi's venglustat has met its primary goal in a Phase 3 trial for Type 3 Gaucher disease, offering new hope for neurological symptoms. The drug, however, failed a separate late-stage study for Fabry disease.
In a significant shift, Harvard College reports a nearly 7-point decline in 'A' grades awarded last semester, marking the first tangible result of a faculty-led campaign to restore meaning to academic evaluations and combat rampant grade inflation.
