A new analysis reveals significant geographic disparities in Social Security benefits, highlighting how state-level policies and living costs determine the real value of monthly checks for millions of retirees.
With luxury hotels fully booked, affluent Super Bowl attendees are turning to off-market mega-mansions in the Bay Area, driving last-minute rental prices to unprecedented heights of up to half a million dollars for a single week.
A luxury car sale took an unexpected turn when a buyer casually wired a quarter-million dollars, revealing an unconventional fortune built not on Wall Street, but on trading cards. The incident highlights the blurring lines between niche hobbies and serious wealth generation.
German federal prosecutors have arrested five individuals accused of orchestrating a vast procurement network that allegedly funneled millions of euros worth of goods to Russian defense companies, in direct violation of EU sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine.
Finance ministers from Germany and Poland have called for a joint leadership role in boosting Europe's competitiveness, citing a shifting global landscape and internal bureaucratic hurdles.
Bitcoin experienced a sharp, V-shaped recovery after briefly tumbling near $74,000, a swing exacerbated by critically thin market liquidity. The move liquidated over half a billion dollars in leveraged positions, underscoring heightened volatility as traders navigate a market lacking depth.
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped Wall Street forecasts, driven by robust core deposit growth and disciplined balance sheet management. The regional bank's leadership pointed to strategic tech investments and commercial loan demand as key pillars for its 2025 outlook.
Missouri's sports betting launch exceeded all expectations, generating over half a billion dollars in wagers and securing its place among the nation's top markets in its first month of operation.
Despite a challenging price environment, Murphy Oil (MUR) reported strong operational execution for 2025 and laid out a capital plan focused on funding key international and offshore projects. While near-term production is set to dip, CEO Eric Hambly highlighted a transformative discovery in Vietnam and strategic portfolio expansion as pillars for future growth.
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has named Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as his top potential contender for the party's 2028 presidential ticket, citing fundraising prowess and grassroots appeal.
Elon Musk is set to combine his aerospace giant SpaceX with his artificial intelligence venture xAI, creating a single entity valued at $1.25 trillion ahead of a highly anticipated IPO later this year, according to a Bloomberg report.
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.
The United States has dramatically escalated airstrikes in Somalia, conducting over 150 missions since 2025, as military officials warn of a direct threat from ISIS-affiliated groups plotting attacks against American soil.
As the energy sector leads the market in early 2026, ConocoPhillips and Kinder Morgan emerge as compelling picks for investors seeking reliable, growing dividends backed by strong fundamentals and strategic positioning.
While a seven-figure nest egg is a common retirement goal, financial experts caution that its sufficiency hinges on withdrawal strategies, lifestyle expectations, and supplemental income.
After a tumultuous period of bankruptcy and closures, TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette is steering a deeply personal turnaround. Early results from holiday pop-ups and a revamped brand voice show promise, but the road to 1,000 restaurants remains steep.
While Broadcom rides a massive wave of AI demand, investor concerns over shrinking profitability have triggered a significant pullback in its shares, presenting a classic growth-versus-margin dilemma.
A deep dive into the software company's valuation using a discounted cash flow model suggests its shares may be trading at a significant premium to their estimated intrinsic value.
Opera's stock surged following the announcement of expanded Tether (USDT and XAUT) integration in its MiniPay wallet, which processed over $153M in stablecoin transactions in December and aims to simplify crypto access for its 12.6 million users in emerging economies.
As cargo theft evolves from petty crime to sophisticated, high-value scams, logistics firms like Echo Global Logistics are deploying advanced AI and human vigilance in a high-stakes battle for security. Senior VP Jeff Starr details the new frontline in freight fraud.
