Despite posting record quarterly revenue driven by its cloud division, Microsoft shares have slumped to an eight-month low following its Q2 FY2026 earnings. The sell-off highlights investor concerns over the company's massive capital expenditures on AI infrastructure and its deepening ties to OpenAI.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has postponed the release of January's highly anticipated employment data due to a partial federal funding lapse, marking the latest economic disruption from Washington's budget impasse.
A new economic impact study reveals Kentucky's $10.6 billion bourbon industry continues to generate record tax revenue and jobs, yet confronts a sobering mix of production slowdowns, shifting consumer habits, and volatile export markets.
The U.S. Treasury Department has outlined its borrowing needs for the first half of 2026, projecting $574 billion in net marketable debt for Q1 followed by a significantly lower $109 billion for Q2, amid adjustments to cash flow forecasts and federal cash balances.
Nearly half of U.S. employers are shifting from merit-based raises to flat, across-the-board pay increases—a move that could provide crucial relief for lower-wage workers amid economic uncertainty.
Morgan Stanley's top strategist argues that recent U.S. trade shifts have prompted nations worldwide to reassess and leverage their own economic strengths, creating a multi-year investment opportunity in a more multipolar global order.
As major indices climb, investors are sifting through economic crosscurrents to find resilient tech innovators. We examine three companies—Veracyte, monday.com, and Zeta Global—whose strategic moves and financial momentum position them for potential growth.
In a stark episode of his show, personal finance expert Dave Ramsey labeled a husband's control over family finances as '100% abusive.' The case highlights how economic manipulation traps victims, a pattern experts say underpins nearly all domestic violence.
A powerful but uncommon shift in market leadership is underway as small-caps, energy, and value stocks drive gains. While a sign of health, historical parallels to similar 'breadth' events often coincided with economic stress.
Despite lagging the broader market over the past year, fertilizer giant Mosaic is showing signs of a rebound in 2026. Analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic 'Moderate Buy' stance, eyeing a potential recovery in crop nutrient demand.
With the 2025 tax filing season now open, millions of Americans are looking ahead to their 2026 refunds. We break down how to track your payment, expected wait times, and the potential impact of recent legislation on your bottom line.
Meta Platforms' relentless investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is set to drive capital expenditures to unprecedented levels in 2026, raising questions about long-term returns for the cash-rich tech giant.
A volatile January has underscored a stark shift for investors: political shocks emanating from Washington now pose a greater threat to portfolios than traditional economic or earnings concerns, reshaping risk calculus across global markets.
Despite recent guidance revisions, Mobileye Global retains strong buy ratings from analysts who see significant upside potential, as the company positions 2026 for a strategic transition in the autonomous driving sector.
Analysts at Stifel have raised their price target for Nurix Therapeutics (NRIX) to $35, maintaining a Buy rating ahead of anticipated 2026 clinical milestones for its lead asset, bexobrutinib. The move comes as Wells Fargo also adjusted its target, highlighting divergent near-term views but shared long-term optimism for the biotech firm.
Twist Bioscience kicks off fiscal 2026 with robust growth, reporting a 17% year-over-year revenue increase to $103.7 million. The company credits its semiconductor-based DNA synthesis platform and surging demand from AI-enabled drug discovery programs as key drivers, while reiterating its path to adjusted EBITDA breakeven within the year.
After a protracted political standoff, France's long-delayed 2026 budget is set for adoption, granting Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu a hard-won victory but leaving President Macron's domestic reform agenda in limbo ahead of the 2027 election.
The latest collaborative industry analysis from FreightWaves and Ryder details shifting dynamics in trucking, maritime, and intermodal sectors, offering a data-driven forecast for the pivotal first quarter of 2026.
A British Columbia court has given its final approval to Coeur Mining's planned acquisition of New Gold, moving the deal that will create a North American precious metals giant one step closer to its expected H1 2026 closing.
A quiet crisis is eroding the foundation of U.S. economic decision-making. As key federal data agencies face budget cuts, political pressure, and operational challenges, the resulting information gap could leave policymakers and businesses 'flying blind,' increasing the risks of policy missteps, deeper recessions, and prolonged unemployment.
