Fourth-quarter earnings for S&P 500 companies are significantly outperforming expectations, led by robust growth in industrial and tech sectors, as investors await a busy week of corporate results and key economic data.
Amid a sharp pullback in gold and silver prices, NovaGold Chairman Thomas Kaplan remains steadfastly bullish, telling Business Insider he views the volatility as a temporary setback on a path to record highs.
Precious metals prices steadied on Monday following a sharp Friday plunge that rattled markets, though experts warn the volatility in these traditional safe havens may not be over.
Internal correspondence reveals Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam was personally briefed on and facilitated a multi-million dollar investment from the convicted sex offender, arranged by Tether's Brock Pierce.
Once a high-flying green energy IPO, Plug Power now trades near historic lows. While its technology powers giants like Amazon and Walmart, mounting losses and a shifting political landscape pose existential questions about its path to profitability.
If confirmed, incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will inherit a booming yet bifurcated economy. Despite strong GDP growth and a surging stock market, stagnant hiring and sinking consumer confidence present a policy puzzle where interest rate cuts may offer no easy fix.
Lean hog futures extended losses into Friday's session, pressured by a dip in the national cash market. Despite the weekly decline, a significant build in managed money net-long positions suggests some traders are betting on a near-term recovery as the calendar turns.
An analysis of President Trump's recent op-ed claims reveals significant discrepancies between his portrayal of tariff success and official trade figures, price impact studies, and the nuanced reality of their implementation.
Tether, the company behind the world's dominant stablecoin, has quietly built a balance sheet rivaling major financial institutions, amassing vast holdings of U.S. Treasury debt and gold. Its explosive growth is reshaping its role in traditional finance and drawing regulatory scrutiny.
Palantir Technologies prepares to release its fourth-quarter financial results, with analysts forecasting significant growth despite recent pressure on its stock and broader software sector concerns.
A Foxboro woman's two-year struggle with a defective high-end oven underscores the enduring power of state consumer protection laws, even after a manufacturer's warranty expires.
A sharp reversal in gold and silver prices, coupled with a slide in Bitcoin and Asian equities, rattled investors at the start of February, raising questions about the sustainability of recent market rallies.
Fifth Third Bancorp has finalized its acquisition of Comerica in under four months, a swift consolidation that underscores a new era of accelerated bank mergers driven by regulatory shifts and the relentless pursuit of scale.
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.
SoFi Technologies' record loan originations in Q4 2026 are just the beginning. With a foothold in personal, student, and home loans, the fintech giant is poised to capture a massive share of multi-trillion-dollar markets, driven by refinancing demand and cross-selling to its growing member base.
Congress faces a critical vote to avert a prolonged shutdown, while newly released documents shed light on the Minneapolis shooting involving immigration officers and the Epstein case continues to reverberate.
A highly sensitive whistleblower complaint alleging misconduct by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been locked within the intelligence bureaucracy since May, with Congress aware of its existence but blocked from reviewing it amid accusations of obstruction.
Seventeen-year-old Hailey Buzbee vanished after leaving her Vermillion home in early January. Authorities now believe she is deceased and have arrested a man she met through online gaming, though murder charges have not yet been filed.
Seven Wisconsin employers filed WARN notices in January, yet the state's unemployment rate held steady at a low 3.1%. Economists point to a cooling but stable labor market, with significant workforce changes driven by retirements and sectoral shifts.
Pakistan has announced it will not play its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India, a decision linked by officials to recent deadly attacks in Balochistan and broader geopolitical disputes involving Bangladesh's tournament exclusion.
