A sustained plunge in the U.S. dollar's value, driven by soaring debt and geopolitical estrangement, threatens higher consumer costs, rising borrowing rates, and a sharp decline in foreign investment, economists warn.
A relentless focus on dividend yield may have led retirees and income investors to overlook one of the market's top performers. The Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM), with its scant 0.51% yield, has delivered over 108% total returns since inception by betting on growth, not income—a stark lesson in opportunity cost.
Piper Sandler raises its price target on ImmunityBio, citing a near 700% surge in Anktiva sales and promising interim data from the QUILT trials that could support a major label expansion by 2027.
The business intelligence firm, led by Michael Saylor, continued its Bitcoin acquisition strategy with a modest $75.3 million purchase last week, bringing its total holdings to 713,502 BTC. Despite a recent price correction, the company's average purchase price remains below current market levels.
The Vatican has launched a meticulous three-month restoration of Michelangelo's iconic 'Last Judgment' fresco in the Sistine Chapel, aiming to revive the masterpiece's original chromatic brilliance obscured by decades of grime.
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.
As Bob Iger prepares to step down, he highlights a 'healthy competition' between Disney's resurgent parks and its entertainment division to become the company's primary profit driver, with the board close to naming his successor.
A new report highlights how small and medium-sized businesses are leveraging AI, hyper-personalization, and sustainable practices not just to adapt, but to lead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
A New York graduate's pledge to repay her parents' student loans is tested after they finance a luxury vehicle, sparking a fierce debate over financial responsibility and moral obligation in the shadow of America's student debt crisis.
Once considered a win-win solution, transforming closed landfills into solar farms faces a complex reality of high costs, regulatory hurdles, and site-specific challenges, even as demand for clean energy and affordable power surges.
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.
The White House has confirmed the launch of a major strategic initiative to stockpile rare earth elements, aiming to reduce American dependence on China for the critical minerals used in defense tech and consumer electronics.
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.
In a landmark deal set to reshape the U.S. energy landscape, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction, forming a dominant force in the Delaware Basin with projected annual synergies of $1 billion.
Hong Kong is poised to grant its first stablecoin issuer licenses as early as March, marking a critical milestone in its bid to become a regulated digital asset hub. The HKMA's rigorous vetting process will initially see only a handful of firms approved from dozens of applicants.
TOPEKA — Kansas's popular Learning Quest 529 savings plans are set for a significant upgrade next month, promising families new investment options, enhanced planning tools, and reduced management fees under a new administrator, State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced.
Zions Bancorporation has authorized a new $75 million stock repurchase program, a move analysts see as a bet on its undervalued shares and a commitment to shareholder returns as regional banks navigate a cautious regulatory environment.
In his final earnings call before stepping down, Disney CEO Bob Iger cautioned his likely successor against complacency, highlighting the company's improved financial health and the need for continued evolution in a fast-changing media landscape.
