As the Super Bowl kicks off in California—a state without legal sports betting—federally regulated prediction markets are positioned to siphon off a significant portion of wagering activity, potentially reaching record trading volumes this year.
A pivotal week for prediction markets saw Coinbase partner with Kalshi to offer event contracts nationwide, while the CFTC moved to establish clearer regulatory standards. Meanwhile, traders sharply increased bets on a potential U.S. government shutdown.
President Donald Trump's selection of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank is being welcomed by analysts as a stabilizing choice, with immediate positive ripples across currency and precious metals markets.
As demand for specialist education soars, private investors—from Abu Dhabi to private equity firms—are capitalizing on a strained system, drawing criticism for extracting profits from vulnerable children and cash-strapped councils.
As platforms like Kalshi gain regulatory traction, major online brokerages are making strategic moves into prediction markets. We analyze what this emerging trend could mean for Webull, Robinhood, and Interactive Brokers.
Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) reported solid 2025 results with NOI and FFO growth, driven by its core manufactured housing communities. While forecasting further growth for 2026, management acknowledged ongoing fluctuations in its seasonal RV business and provided detailed guidance.
Comstock Inc. (LODE) has closed a $50 million follow-on equity offering, issuing shares at $2.75. The capital infusion comes as the company's stock faces significant near-term pressure, declining over 30% in the past week, even as some analysts maintain a bullish long-term price target.
As BlackRock expands access to private assets for wealthy clients through a new partnership, a significant markdown in one of its private credit portfolios and a new executive incentive plan are drawing investor attention to the risks and opacity inherent in the booming alternatives space.
A new breed of online platforms is enabling speculation on housing market trends without the need to buy property, drawing both intrigued investors and sharp regulatory criticism.
Foundation Investment Partners, through its platform Sustainable Packaging, has acquired Paper Converters, a Walterboro-based manufacturer of spiral-wound paper tubes and boards, marking a strategic consolidation in the eco-friendly packaging sector.
U.S. stock futures retreated Monday as investors parsed a mixed bag of global manufacturing data, raising fresh questions about the durability of corporate earnings against a backdrop of cooling factory activity in key European economies.
Amidst recent market volatility driven by regional tensions, a closer look reveals companies with strong fundamentals demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth potential. We examine three such firms that are navigating the uncertainty and positioning themselves for the future.
Amidst a complex global economic backdrop, Asia's equity markets are hiding gems trading significantly below their estimated intrinsic value. We spotlight three companies—from gaming to aviation and medtech—that our cash flow analysis suggests are deeply discounted, offering potential for investors with an eye on long-term fundamentals.
Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) reported robust 2025 financial results, highlighted by record deployment and a strategic pivot to capitalize on surging global electricity demand driven by AI and reindustrialization.
A sharp sell-off grips both digital and traditional safe havens, with Bitcoin nearing a critical $80,000 level and gold suffering its worst drop in months, fueled by Fed uncertainty and tech sector anxieties.
Financial Institutions Inc. (FISI) reported solid Q4 and full-year 2025 results, with net income reaching $73.4 million. The community bank, leveraging its deep roots in Upstate New York, is positioning for further growth in 2026, buoyed by major local investments like Micron's semiconductor project.
A surge in housing supply, particularly across Sun Belt states, is creating prime conditions for homebuyers, with new research highlighting metros where inventory levels tip the scale in the buyer's favor.
While regional tensions and market volatility capture headlines, a closer look reveals resilient companies with strong fundamentals. Driven by robust earnings and strategic positioning, select stocks in sectors from renewable energy to infrastructure present compelling cases for value-oriented investors navigating the complex landscape of early 2026.
As trillion-dollar AI infrastructure spending fuels concerns of a market bubble, long-term investors are questioning whether broad index funds like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF still offer a safe harbor.
Annaly Capital Management capped off a robust 2025 with a fourth-quarter economic return of 8.6%, driven by a constructive fixed-income environment and growth across its core strategies. The mortgage REIT highlighted conservative leverage, a secure dividend, and strategic capital deployment as it navigates evolving market conditions.
