A new analysis reveals a stark and growing fiscal gap across the U.S., with residents in top-taxing states paying over 80% more than the national average. From New York's multi-angle levies to California's top-tier income rates, we break down what's driving the costs and who feels it most.
Meta Platforms' stock soared past $700 following a robust Q4 2025 earnings report, reigniting investor debate on whether it can reach the $1,000 milestone. While its core advertising engine hums, massive AI investments and regulatory headwinds present significant challenges.
While analysts project another year of strong gains for the S&P 500, two key long-term valuation metrics are flashing red, reaching levels historically associated with major market downturns.
As interest rates show signs of stabilization, we analyze the current landscape for buy-to-let mortgages, examining the best deals, key considerations for investors, and expert insights on navigating a market still shaped by recent volatility.
Following years of turbulence, mortgage rates have stabilised, with major lenders offering sub-4% deals. As the Bank of England signals further rate cuts, we analyse the best fixed and variable options for buyers and remortgagers.
The Swiss watchmaker reported a dip in 2025 profits amid currency headwinds and strategic investments, but forecasts a return to broad-based growth next year, buoyed by robust second-half sales and strong performance in key markets like the Americas.
As the IRS sharpens its focus on digital assets, experts warn that new reporting forms and stringent tracking requirements make accurate crypto tax filing more critical than ever. Missteps could lead to severe penalties.
As major indices climb, investors are sifting through economic crosscurrents to find resilient tech innovators. We examine three companies—Veracyte, monday.com, and Zeta Global—whose strategic moves and financial momentum position them for potential growth.
Amidst a resilient market backdrop, we spotlight three U.S. stocks trading significantly below their estimated intrinsic value, offering potential for investors willing to navigate current volatility.
As major indices hold steady amid market volatility, a closer look reveals resilient small-cap banks with strong fundamentals trading at a discount. We analyze three community-focused institutions that may offer investors a compelling opportunity.
A powerful but uncommon shift in market leadership is underway as small-caps, energy, and value stocks drive gains. While a sign of health, historical parallels to similar 'breadth' events often coincided with economic stress.
Amid market volatility driven by AI speculation, a seasoned investor makes the case for a dual-anchor strategy built on Apple's surging iPhone sales and Berkshire Hathaway's formidable $378 billion cash reserve.
Regulators closed Chicago's Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, marking the first U.S. bank failure this year. The FDIC facilitated a swift sale of most assets and deposits to Detroit's First Independence Bank, ensuring no depositor losses.
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) has captivated a generation of investors, but its soaring valuation and rich multiples are prompting some on Wall Street to sound the alarm for a potential correction.
As the U.S. renewable energy sector builds on a record-breaking 2025, it faces a critical juncture defined by supply chain pressures, extreme weather, and evolving market rules. Strategic adaptation, not just growth, will determine its sustainable trajectory.
Once-coveted items, from vintage vinyl to limited-edition toys, are now gathering dust in attics and failing to sell online as market saturation and shifting tastes redefine what's truly collectible.
As crypto prediction markets surge past $6B in weekly volume, a new phase of growth beckons. Driven by institutional interest, regulatory evolution, and AI integration, these platforms are poised to redefine speculative finance.
Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue is laying off 69 employees in New Jersey as it closes three discount outlets, part of a broader restructuring following its acquisition of Neiman Marcus and a pre-negotiated bankruptcy filing.
A new report from crypto market maker Wintermute Ventures forecasts a seismic shift, arguing that blockchain-based prediction markets will begin displacing traditional insurance by making hyper-specific risks tradable. The firm outlines a future where decentralized infrastructure becomes the new clearing layer for a programmable global economy.
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.
