Cotton futures trimmed early losses by midday Thursday, recovering slightly despite broader market pressure. The partial rebound followed a surprise announcement from former President Donald Trump regarding a new trade agreement with India, a key cotton importer.
A new report reveals a sharp 14% annual increase in U.S. foreclosure filings, with Florida experiencing the highest rate in the nation. Analysts point to post-pandemic affordability pressures, rising insurance costs, and economic strain as key drivers.
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.
Ed Martin, a controversial Trump appointee, has been ousted from his role leading the Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group' following internal clashes and scrutiny over his conduct, though he remains in a separate advisory position.
Opera's shares soared nearly 18% after the browser company integrated Tether's dominant USDT stablecoin into its MiniPay wallet, highlighting investor optimism around its Web3 strategy despite unanswered questions on long-term monetization.
A partial government shutdown has forced the Bureau of Labor Statistics to postpone the critical January jobs report, leaving Federal Reserve policymakers without a key dataset as they weigh potential interest rate cuts ahead of their March meeting.
The Internal Revenue Service has officially designated a one-time $1,776 payment to approximately 1.5 million U.S. service members as non-taxable income, providing a financial boost that does not need to be reported on federal returns.
GameStop shares surged after CEO Ryan Cohen teased a major consumer sector acquisition, signaling a strategic shift away from the company's bitcoin bet and toward what he calls a 'way more compelling' opportunity.
The Trump administration is launching a strategic reserve for rare earths and critical minerals, echoing the 1970s response to the oil crisis, as global competition for tech supply chains intensifies.
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.
Amid a volatile market for mining stocks, Ramelius Resources stands out with a consistently high Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 30%, significantly outpacing its industry peers and fueling its multi-bagger potential.
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.
Two Stanford graduate students have raised $2 million to launch Breakthrough Ventures, a nationwide accelerator designed to fund and mentor student-founded companies, addressing the historic lack of capital and networks for young entrepreneurs.
A 25-year-old Johnstown woman faces 18 felony counts, including arson endangering lives, after investigators say she intentionally set a duplex fire that forced residents to leap from second-story windows to escape.
As AMD prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, the chipmaker finds itself at a critical juncture, balancing Wall Street's anxiety over AI infrastructure costs against its aggressive push to challenge Nvidia's dominance with new data center and PC products.
A new national report reveals Wegmans Food Markets experienced one of the steepest declines in customer satisfaction among major grocers in 2026, as economic pressures reshape shopping priorities toward value and convenience.
As Palantir Technologies prepares to report Q4 results, soaring demand for its AI platform collides with sky-high valuations, leaving investors to weigh robust growth against bubble fears.
As artificial intelligence reshapes finance, we examine whether XRP's underlying technology is built to capitalize on the trend of 'agentic AI' handling transactions, or if its potential benefits remain speculative.
A high-earning Orlando software engineer faces a stark choice: pursue a lifelong dream in federal law enforcement at a major pay cut and a significant real estate loss, or stay put in a lucrative tech career. His story highlights the personal costs behind shifting housing markets and career pivots.
While the S&P 500 remains a core holding for many, actively managed and thematic ETFs offer a path to potentially superior returns. We analyze three Fidelity funds with distinct strategies—from U.S. tech dominance to international dividend income—that have historically beaten the market.
