Virginia Sees Uptick in Jobless Claims Amid Mixed National Picture
Initial unemployment filings in Virginia rose by over 27% last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities.
Initial unemployment filings in Virginia rose by over 27% last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities.
A dramatic rally in gold and silver prices came to an abrupt halt on Friday, with futures tumbling sharply amid a broader market sell-off and warnings of unsustainable volatility.
The automotive safety giant posted historic sales and cash flow in 2025, powered by explosive growth with Chinese automakers and in India. While navigating a softer production forecast and tariff headwinds, management projects margin expansion for 2026.
Financial Institutions (FISI) reported solid Q4 and full-year 2025 results, beating guidance on key profitability metrics. Management highlighted disciplined loan growth, a strengthened capital position, and strategic shifts, while pointing to long-term opportunities from major industrial investments in its Upstate New York footprint.
Despite a challenging mortgage landscape and specific credit headwinds, Hilltop Holdings Inc. (HTH) reported a 46% surge in annual net income for 2025, buoyed by a steepening yield curve and disciplined cost management across its banking, lending, and securities divisions.
Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) shares have climbed over 31% in the past year, prompting investors to question if the agricultural giant still presents a buying opportunity. A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests the stock may be fairly priced, but diverging narratives on future growth leave room for debate.
Shares in Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier plunged 9% following former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 50% tariffs and decertify its aircraft, escalating trade tensions and sparking alarm across the North American aviation industry.
President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve sets the stage for a potential pivot in U.S. monetary policy, placing a seasoned yet controversial figure with deep Wall Street ties at the helm.
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.
President Donald Trump announces his intent to nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, seeking a leader aligned with his economic vision amid debates over interest rates and inflation.
Wall Street analysts have updated their price target for Amcor (NYSE: AMCR), prompting a fresh look at the investment case for the global packaging leader. The revision reflects evolving views on the company's strategic positioning and market dynamics.
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.
The Leicester-based manufacturer behind the iconic baby shoes worn by Prince George and his siblings warns it is likely to shut down, a victim of soaring costs and plummeting consumer demand despite its royal endorsement.
A combination of deep political polarization, economic pressures, and a growing brain drain is challenging Israel's viability as a secure and prosperous state, according to experts within and outside the country.
Billionaire Mark Cuban champions Bitcoin's digital utility over gold's physical heft for crisis scenarios, but institutional flows and central bank demand tell a different story, highlighting a deepening divide in safe-haven strategies.
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.
Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
A blistering rally in gold and silver came to an abrupt halt Friday, with prices tumbling sharply as market volatility surged and analysts warned the historic run may be entering a precarious phase.
Germany's inflation rate ticked higher at the start of 2025, driven by rising food costs and persistent service price increases, even as energy prices provided some relief.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has concluded that a pre-announcement leak of the 2025 Peace Prize laureate's name was likely the result of digital espionage, raising serious questions about the security of the prestigious award and the motives behind the breach.