A proposed wealth tax on California's ultra-rich has ignited a fierce debate, pitting tech billionaires against a coalition of millionaires who argue it's time for the wealthy to pay more. The fight echoes past battles over Silicon Valley's influence and raises questions about the state's economic future.
Global markets stumbled on Monday, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining sharply. The sell-off was led by a significant pullback in South Korean tech stocks amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble, while oil prices dropped over $2 per barrel.
As regional stock markets face headwinds from easing oil prices and shifting geopolitics, income-focused investors are turning to dividend-paying companies for stability and yield. We examine three high-yield opportunities across the textile, banking, and financial sectors.
After nearly two years of near-total closure, the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to reopen under a coordinated pilot operation. The move, a key element of international ceasefire efforts, will initially allow hundreds of critically ill patients and their families to seek medical care abroad.
A Sudan Airways flight from Port Sudan touched down in the capital, marking a tentative step toward reconnecting a nation fractured by conflict.
Precious metals markets experienced one of their most volatile weeks on record, with silver plummeting 26% and gold dropping 9% in a dramatic reversal. The sell-off, triggered by shifting U.S. policy expectations, laid bare the market's recent dependence on speculative flows from China, raising questions about stability ahead of the Lunar New Year.
A significant purchase of the Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF by BCS Wealth Management highlights a strategic move to build predictable cash flows within a multi-year portfolio, emphasizing capital preservation over speculative yield chasing.
Mueller Industries' stock has soared roughly 700% over the past five years, leaving investors to question if the capital goods standout still holds value. With shares trading near $136, we analyze its valuation through cash flow models and peer comparisons to gauge the path ahead.
RXO (NYSE:RXO) has appointed Daniel Morris as its new Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding the retiring Jason Kerr. The leadership transition comes as the company's shares show significant volatility, with a 43.2% decline over the past year despite recent monthly gains.
BeOne Medicines (NasdaqGS: ONC) has significantly expanded its strategic partnership with systems biology firm InSysBio. The deepened collaboration aims to leverage advanced mechanistic modeling to de-risk clinical trial design, with a particular focus on optimizing dosing and preempting safety challenges like cytokine release syndrome in oncology studies.
As Illinois Tool Works prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing steady growth forecasts against a history of revenue misses. The report comes amid a mixed performance for the industrial machinery sector.
The educator-focused insurer is poised to release its fourth-quarter results after the bell Tuesday, with analysts projecting revenue growth. The report comes as the broader insurance sector navigates economic uncertainty.
As AMETEK prepares to report its quarterly results, investors are watching to see if the electronics manufacturer can maintain its streak of strong performance amid a mixed landscape for industrial equipment firms.
Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth in industrial automation and software.
Electronic Arts (EA) is set to report its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's market close, with Wall Street anticipating a significant revenue rebound. The report comes at a pivotal moment for the gaming sector, which has faced mixed signals from consumers and a volatile market.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings after market close on Tuesday, with Wall Street bracing for another expected revenue decline as the telecom infrastructure giant continues its multi-year restructuring.
Video game giant Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close. Investors are watching closely for signs of resilience in the gaming sector after recent stock declines and mixed performances from tech peers.
All eyes are on Clorox as it prepares to report fourth-quarter earnings Tuesday afternoon. Investors are looking for signs of sustained recovery after a challenging period marked by cyberattacks and supply chain pressures.
Electrical systems specialist Powell Industries (NYSE:POWL) prepares to release its fourth-quarter results after Tuesday's market close, with investors weighing solid recent performance against a projected slowdown in revenue growth.
A federal class-action lawsuit alleges Blue Owl Capital, a major player in the $1.7 trillion private credit market, restricted investor withdrawals amid mounting redemptions, testing Wall Street's promise of 'democratized' alternative investments for Main Street.
