Illinois Sees Dip in New Jobless Claims Amid Broader National Stability
Initial unemployment filings in Illinois fell last week, reflecting a modest improvement in local labor market conditions even as national numbers held steady.
Initial unemployment filings in Illinois fell last week, reflecting a modest improvement in local labor market conditions even as national numbers held steady.
The United Nations has condemned the seizure of critical telecommunications equipment from its offices in Sanaa by Houthi forces, warning the move severely hampers humanitarian efforts for millions of Yemenis amid a worsening crisis.
The digital financial services giant SoFi reported blockbuster Q4 2025 results, surpassing $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. Fueled by explosive member growth and a booming tech platform, CEO Anthony Noto outlined an ambitious roadmap into crypto, stablecoins, and AI, signaling a new phase of aggressive expansion beyond traditional banking.
As funeral costs rise, many grieving families face a difficult financial decision. This article explores the realities of funeral loans, alternative funding sources, and the long-term implications of taking on debt during a time of loss.
Abigail Fisher, a seasoned HR leader with two decades of experience, is set to rejoin Grant Thornton UK in late February as its inaugural Chief People Officer, signaling a renewed focus on culture and talent.
Reuters reveals that senior U.S. diplomats suppressed graphic cables from aid officials detailing catastrophic famine and devastation in northern Gaza in early 2024, preventing the warnings from reaching top Biden administration leadership.
The resignation of CITIC Telecom International Holdings' CFO and Executive Director Luan Zhenjun, effective January 2026, marks a significant change in the company's financial leadership. While the immediate operational impact may be limited, the move raises questions about governance continuity and capital allocation discipline at a time when the stock trades at a perceived discount to its fair value.
Caterpillar Inc. capped off a historic 2025 with record sales and a soaring backlog, but executives signaled a cautious outlook for 2026 as escalating trade tariffs threaten to squeeze margins. The industrial giant's performance was buoyed by robust demand across construction, mining, and a surging data center power market.
Saks Global, the parent of luxury retailers Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, will shutter the vast majority of its Saks OFF 5TH off-price stores and all Last Call locations, marking a dramatic retreat from the discount luxury sector as it navigates Chapter 11.
Bank of America has initiated coverage on electronics manufacturing services provider Celestica with a 'Buy' rating, citing the company's strategic position to capitalize on the AI data center infrastructure boom. The firm set a price target of $400, forecasting strong growth driven by custom server and networking switch demand.
Microsoft launches its second-generation Maia AI processor and new software tools, challenging Nvidia's dominance and aiming to reduce reliance on external suppliers for its booming cloud AI services.
In a move to rebalance bilateral trade, India has agreed to significant purchases of U.S. goods including petroleum, defense systems, and commercial aircraft under a newly announced agreement, a senior official confirmed.
Flywire's stock has slumped over 36% in the past year, trading near $12.58 and prompting investors to question whether the sell-off is an overreaction or a justified reassessment of the cross-border payments specialist's growth narrative.
Three leaders of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Northern Arizona University face hazing charges after an 18-year-old prospective member died following an event where he consumed a large quantity of vodka, court documents reveal.
The Canadian government is moving to recover millions in past incentives following General Motors' second round of layoffs at its Oshawa plant in six months, casting a shadow over the automaker's employment pledges and future capital allocation plans.
Chloe Cole, a prominent detransitioner advocate, sees a recent $2 million malpractice settlement in New York as a pivotal precedent, predicting a wave of similar lawsuits from young people who regret gender transition procedures.
Silicon Valley's SiTime Corp. is finalizing a landmark deal to acquire the timing device division of Japan's Renesas Electronics, a move set to reshape the semiconductor landscape for wireless and AI infrastructure.
Standex International (NYSE:SXI) reports robust organic growth driven by its Electronics division, alongside strategic capacity expansion and a strengthened balance sheet, culminating in a raised dividend for shareholders.
Global equities and commodities staged a broad recovery on Tuesday, shaking off a pan-Asian rout triggered by a hawkish Fed nominee and geopolitical jitters. The rebound was anchored by surprisingly strong US manufacturing figures, offering a respite to bruised investors.
Beyond the headlines of rocket launches, companies building the critical infrastructure for the orbital economy are gaining strategic importance. Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), with its niche technologies powering everything from lunar missions to potential space-based data centers, presents a compelling, if complex, investment thesis in the burgeoning space sector.