European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera voices profound shock at the fatal shootings of two protesters in Minneapolis, contrasting with the EU's official cautious stance. Her remarks come as transatlantic tensions simmer over U.S. immigration policies and recent geopolitical threats.
While mortgage rates have inched up slightly this week, homebuyers are still facing significantly lower borrowing costs compared to last year's peak. We break down the monthly and long-term savings on a typical home purchase.
Exclusive footage and soldier testimonies reveal a disturbing pattern within Russian ranks: wounded amputees, including former prisoners, are being ordered back into combat as casualties mount and manpower dwindles.
Denmark's government announced a bold legislative package aimed at expanding deportations and tightening immigration controls, setting the stage for a potential clash with the European Court of Human Rights.
ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) received a bullish upgrade from Jones Trading, which moved the stock to Buy with a $20.50 target, citing a discounted valuation and expected book value growth compared to agency mortgage REIT rivals.
Analyst firm Piper Sandler reiterates its Overweight rating on AGNC Investment Corp., highlighting a favorable shift in agency mortgage-backed securities spreads that could bolster the REIT's book value.
In a landmark day for digital asset policy, U.S. regulators unveiled a coordinated initiative while a key Senate committee advanced market structure legislation, signaling a potential end to years of regulatory uncertainty.
Historical data reveals a counterintuitive trend: periods of extreme pessimism in consumer sentiment have often preceded strong stock market gains, aligning with Warren Buffett's famed contrarian advice.
President Donald Trump announces his intent to nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, seeking a policy shift aligned with his economic vision amid debates over inflation and the Fed's independence.
While homeownership is a common goal, the investment strategies of the affluent reveal a more nuanced picture. Analysis of wealth tiers shows real estate plays a varying, and often shrinking, role as net worth climbs into the millions.
The U.S. labor market faced its toughest year since the pandemic in 2025, with layoffs soaring to 1.2 million. Economists warn of an 'uncomfortably slow' rebound in 2026, leaving job seekers navigating a landscape of fierce competition and hiring freezes.
The Trump administration's AI Action Plan sets a strategic direction, but analysts argue its success hinges on aggressive private sector investment in workforce training to avoid leaving millions of workers behind in the coming technological shift.
U.S. producer prices rose more than anticipated in December, driven primarily by increasing costs in the services sector. The data suggests businesses are beginning to pass on tariff-related expenses to consumers, potentially signaling a reacceleration of inflationary pressures.
Producer prices rose 0.5% last month, exceeding forecasts and marking the quickest pace in three months, as a sharp jump in services costs offset stable goods prices, signaling persistent inflationary pressures in the pipeline.
Deutsche Bank's 2025 net profit nearly doubled to €7.1bn, fueled by revenue gains and cost cuts across all divisions, even as German prosecutors launch a money-laundering investigation linked to the lender.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank is seen as a pivotal test of its political independence, potentially aligning monetary policy more closely with White House objectives.
A fatal shark attack on a 13-year-old boy at a popular Brazilian beach has reignited concerns over coastal safety and led authorities to expand monitoring efforts along Pernambuco's coastline.
A campaign-trail proposal to temporarily cap credit card interest at 10% could offer significant savings for millions of borrowers, but experts warn of potential unintended consequences for credit access and long-term financial health.
From economic despair to demands for fundamental rights, Iran's recent wave of protests revealed a rare, broad-based defiance. Through the eyes of those who were there, a story emerges of fleeting hope shattered by a security response activists call the deadliest in decades.
While major indices tread water ahead of key earnings, a segment of the market continues to buzz with activity. We examine three micro-cap companies—Hongli Group, Royalty Management, and CreateAI—whose financial profiles and strategic moves are capturing attention from investors willing to navigate the high-risk, high-reward penny stock arena.
