President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and seasoned financial crisis veteran, to chair the central bank. The move signals a potential shift in monetary policy direction and reignites debates over Fed independence.
Amidst economic crosscurrents, a closer look at Ideal Power, NetSol Technologies, and Sono-Tek reveals companies executing distinct strategies to navigate growth and profitability challenges in the high-risk, high-reward penny stock arena.
As copper prices surge over 40% since August, driven by supply constraints and green energy demand, investors are eyeing major producers BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, and Southern Copper, each offering a distinct path to exposure in the red-hot market.
After a punishing period, AGNC Investment Corp. staged a remarkable comeback in 2025. With a 12% dividend yield and a more favorable macroeconomic backdrop, the mortgage REIT is attracting income investors. But is the momentum sustainable?
President Trump is expected to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as Jerome Powell's successor, a move markets interpret as a tilt toward more hawkish monetary policy and an end to months of uncertainty over the central bank's leadership.
A fresh round of analyst price target adjustments for European asset manager Amundi (ENXTPA:AMUN) is prompting investors to recalibrate their expectations, placing renewed scrutiny on the firm's growth trajectory in a challenging macroeconomic climate.
The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has slumped close to its 2017 level, fueling a fresh round of scrutiny over the cryptocurrency's viability as a long-term store of value amidst a resurgent precious metals market and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty.
Despite a persistently muted demand environment, Sherwin-Williams reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by cost discipline and strategic acquisitions. The paint giant forecasts low-to-mid single-digit sales growth for 2026 while reinstating employee benefits, signaling cautious optimism amid ongoing economic headwinds.
As the STOXX Europe 600 grapples with volatility, some investors are turning their gaze to smaller, often overlooked companies. We examine three European penny stocks, each with a market capitalization exceeding €10 million, assessing their potential amidst a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.
As the European Central Bank prepares for its February meeting, policymakers are navigating a stronger euro driven by a weakening dollar and geopolitical uncertainty, while assessing the resilience of the eurozone economy.
The Trump administration has issued a broad license allowing U.S. entities to engage in key oil activities in Venezuela, a major sanctions relief step aimed at jumpstarting the nation's crippled energy industry under its new U.S.-backed leadership.
With his term winding down, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered rare, pointed advice to his eventual successor during a recent press conference, emphasizing the imperative of maintaining the central bank's independence from political influence.
From under a dollar to over three, the price of a dozen eggs tells a story of inflation, disease, and changing agriculture. We break down the real cost by decade and explore what's driving your grocery bill higher.
President Trump's latest push to improve housing affordability centers on lowering borrowing costs, not home values. But with a severe shortage of homes and prices near record highs, economists warn his proposals may simply reignite price surges rather than create lasting relief for aspiring homeowners.
DaVita Inc. shares soared after the kidney care provider posted robust fourth-quarter results and issued a 2026 profit forecast that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, signaling resilience against cost pressures and past operational challenges.
As Wall Street remains fixated on software-based AI, a leading tech analyst argues the next trillion-dollar opportunity lies in 'physical AI'—machines that see, move, and act. Dan Ives of Wedbush singles out Tesla and Nvidia as the indispensable architects of this new industrial revolution.
A new report reveals a stark divergence in the U.S. housing market: while high rates cool mainstream activity, ultra-luxury sales above $10 million surged to a record $38.6 billion in 2025, driven by new wealth creation and a flight to tangible assets.
Under new CEO Michael Leiters, Porsche is reportedly considering the cancellation of its long-awaited electric 718 Cayman and Boxster models amid development challenges and strategic cost-cutting measures.
Caterpillar, the industrial titan, rode the AI infrastructure wave to become the top-performing Dow stock in 2025. With record earnings on the horizon, investors are asking if its momentum can defy high valuations and continue into the new year.
Major U.S. stock indices advanced Monday, setting a positive tone for a week packed with corporate earnings reports from technology giants and other bellwethers. Investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as early results surpass expectations.
