Precious metals markets are reeling after their sharpest single-day decline since 1980, yet major Wall Street institutions reaffirm ambitious year-end price targets, citing enduring structural drivers.
After historic sell-offs in gold and silver rattled commodity markets, traders of corn, soybeans, and wheat are navigating a landscape influenced by external financial shocks, weather threats, and shifting demand signals.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the immediate deployment of body cameras to all federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, a policy prompted by recent fatal shootings and set to expand nationwide as funding allows.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling core tenets of two decades of socialist policy. The overhaul aims to revive production but faces deep-seated risks and questions over its ultimate beneficiaries.
A sharp 18.6% annual rise in serious mortgage delinquencies signals deepening strain for American homeowners, driven by soaring insurance, taxes, and living costs rather than risky loans.
Despite economic headwinds, the U.S. footwear market maintained its $90 billion valuation in 2025, with running styles, clogs, and high-shaft boots leading Q4 sales as consumers prioritized comfort and versatility.
As investors seek reliable cash flow in a volatile market, a focus on assets with strong distribution histories and growth potential remains key. Here’s a look at three income-generating investments poised for steady returns.
As tax deadlines loom, Gen Digital's LifeLock issues a stark warning about a sharp rise in sophisticated, AI-driven identity theft schemes targeting taxpayers. The alert underscores the evolving threat landscape where cyber security, personal finance, and digital fraud increasingly intersect.
DaVita Inc. shares soared after the kidney care provider posted robust fourth-quarter results and issued a 2026 profit forecast that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, signaling resilience against cost pressures and past operational challenges.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has postponed the release of January's highly anticipated employment data due to a partial federal funding lapse, marking the latest economic disruption from Washington's budget impasse.
As stock markets cool from years of stellar gains, a disciplined rebalancing is underway. Vanguard data reveals a broad-based move into fixed income, signaling a strategic pivot rather than panic.
Wall Street and the dollar advanced as robust economic indicators and a U.S.-India trade pact overshadowed a continued historic selloff in precious metals. Investors recalibrate around growth optimism and shifting geopolitical winds.
Major U.S. stock indices advanced Monday, setting a positive tone for a week packed with corporate earnings reports from technology giants and other bellwethers. Investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as early results surpass expectations.
The professional staffing firm Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) reported fourth-quarter sales that edged past analyst expectations, yet its stock plunged 11.7% as earnings per share fell sharply short of estimates, highlighting ongoing challenges in a tightening labor market.
As growth investing maintains its momentum, fueled by economic expansion and AI investment, we analyze three standout ETFs that offer investors diversified, cost-effective exposure to this high-performing segment.
Powersports giant Polaris unveils an industry-first active suspension system in its flagship RZR, alongside approving its 31st consecutive annual dividend increase, signaling a dual focus on innovation and shareholder returns amid portfolio restructuring.
The U.S. Treasury Department has outlined its borrowing needs for the first half of 2026, projecting $574 billion in net marketable debt for Q1 followed by a significantly lower $109 billion for Q2, amid adjustments to cash flow forecasts and federal cash balances.
Despite a dismal long-term performance, Sirius XM (SIRI) is showing curious resilience in the new year. A complex volatility skew in its options suggests traders are bracing for a potential surprise—in either direction—as the company prepares to report quarterly results.
In a rare show of common cause, both government supporters and opponents took to the streets of Caracas on Monday, demanding better salaries and pensions as the interim administration promises an oil-fueled recovery.
A former Starbucks executive alleges in a lawsuit that she was terminated after reporting maggot infestations and fire risks in new equipment, and refusing to falsify safety data.
