Despite modest nominal gains, real wages for U.S. workers are failing to keep pace with the cost of living, with a majority reporting financial strain as structural economic shifts and technological efficiencies redirect gains away from paychecks.
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.
While October's COLA announcement brings temporary relief, a growing body of evidence suggests the formula used to calculate Social Security adjustments fails to reflect the real-world expenses of retirees, creating a persistent and compounding budget gap.
Forrestania Resources moves to 100% ownership of the historic Mt Palmer gold project in Western Australia through a share-based acquisition, aiming to fast-track development and feed its Lake Johnston processing facility.
Rosenblatt Securities raised its rating on cybersecurity firm Fortinet ahead of its Q4 earnings, citing a favorable hardware refresh cycle, effective sales strategies, and supportive tax incentives as key growth drivers.
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH), a key player in electronic connectors, received concurrent price target increases from Seaport Research and Citi. While analysts highlight growth potential, the stock's post-earnings dip underscores a cautious market stance toward the company's traditionally conservative guidance.
Alibaba Group is making a major strategic push into artificial intelligence, launching a proprietary AI chip to challenge Nvidia, upgrading its Qwen models, and planning a massive marketing campaign for its AI app during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Brand incubator Maesa is betting on the growing body care category with the launch of Ontu, a new line bringing high-performance, facial-inspired formulas to Target shelves at accessible price points, capitalizing on shifting consumer skincare rituals.
As GoDaddy shares tumble into oversold territory, a simultaneous rise in analyst earnings estimates presents investors with a complex puzzle. We examine the conflicting signals between technical charts and fundamental outlook.
TD Securities has turned bullish on Bank of Montreal, upgrading the stock to Buy and raising its price target, citing a more constructive trajectory for the bank's return on equity and its diversified earnings base.
The Producer Price Index jumped 0.5% last month, more than double November's increase, as rising costs for machinery, metals, and travel services pointed to persistent pipeline pressures for consumers.
Silver prices plunged by a record 30% in a single session after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move seen as tempering expectations for aggressive rate cuts and bolstering the dollar.
As the Bank of England prepares for a leadership transition in 2028, a debate ignited by former Fed governor Kevin Warsh gains traction: should central banks shed ancillary roles and return to their core mission of price stability?
Analysts remain divided on Gogo Inc.'s trajectory as the in-flight connectivity provider navigates its 5G network launch against a backdrop of strategic shifts and evolving satellite technology debates.
A sharp, unexpected jump in wholesale prices complicates the White House's economic narrative and its pressure campaign on the Federal Reserve for rate cuts.
Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) sees bullish sentiment from Wall Street following its Q4 2025 results, with analysts highlighting its growing recurring revenue and strategic positioning in the enterprise software market.
Mizuho Securities raised its rating on Applied Materials (AMAT) to Outperform, with a $370 price target, forecasting accelerated growth in global wafer fab equipment spending driven by major chipmakers' capital expenditure plans.
Investment bank Macquarie has raised its rating on NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) from Neutral to Outperform, citing better-than-expected fourth-quarter delivery figures and the growing success of its battery subscription model. The firm also increased its price target to $6.10.
Mako Mining Corp.'s updated resource estimate for its Arizona-based Moss Mine, featuring significant unencumbered silver and a streamlined path to production, is reshaping the company's investment thesis and near-term prospects.
Shares of Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) rallied sharply, reaching their highest level since 2016, fueled by a significant price target increase from RBC Capital and optimistic preliminary earnings guidance for 2025.
