A new IADS report reveals how luxury's slowdown and a permanent shift to casual styles are forcing major retailers to pivot. The response: doubling down on athleisure, accessible price points, and in-store experiences to attract customers and sustain growth.
Ameris Bancorp's latest financial report reveals a dual narrative: robust net interest income and earnings per share, contrasted with a notable increase in loan charge-offs. While share buybacks and profitability metrics remain supportive, analysts are scrutinizing whether the stock's premium valuation is justified amidst emerging credit risks.
TD Securities has turned bullish on Bank of Montreal, upgrading the stock to Buy and raising its price target, citing a more constructive trajectory for the bank's return on equity and its diversified earnings base.
A Goodyear, Arizona woman's attempt to fix her TV's closed captioning spiraled into a six-month ordeal, culminating in the loss of her life savings. This case highlights the sophisticated tactics of modern fraudsters and a dramatic surge in high-dollar scams targeting older adults.
Cocoa futures have plunged to multi-year lows, pressured by a global surplus and weakening demand as high chocolate prices curb consumption. Analysts point to favorable harvests in West Africa and falling processing volumes as key factors extending the market's month-long decline.
A catastrophic landslide at a major coltan mine in rebel-held eastern Congo has killed hundreds of informal miners, casting a harsh light on the deadly human cost behind the global tech supply chain.
Iran’s foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.
A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the Justice Department includes emails showing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 lunch on the financier's private island, despite previous assertions he had severed ties. The files also contain communications involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk, fueling ongoing political and legal scrutiny.
U.S. stocks extended losses into a third session as investors weighed the potential implications of Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, capping a volatile week of trading.
Gold prices soared to a historic peak above $5,500 an ounce this week, fueled by Fed policy signals, only to plunge dramatically as a resurgent U.S. Dollar and profit-taking sparked a broad retreat. The volatile swing sets a tense stage for the metal as markets await key economic data.
A prominent crypto analyst warns that Bitcoin could retest a critical long-term support level near $57,000, signaling a deepening correction as the digital asset market stumbles into 2026.
Realtor.com ranks the Florida Keys among the nation's top luxury markets, where strict development limits and finite land create a high-stakes arena for elite buyers seeking a unique legacy, not just a second home.
Apple's record-breaking quarter highlighted a persistent memory chip shortage, driven by AI demand. This dynamic is creating a powerful tailwind for U.S.-based memory leader Micron Technology, with industry commentary suggesting the upcycle has further to run.
A baseless rumor about a potential Osaic-Cetera merger, which spread rapidly through advisor networks, has highlighted the intense pressures and sometimes questionable tactics in today's financial advisor recruiting landscape.
Bitcoin struggles to find a floor, trading near November lows as the nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair fails to spark a rally. Persistent outflows from US spot ETFs and a broader risk-off mood compound the pressure, raising fresh doubts about the cryptocurrency's 'digital gold' narrative.
Despite a 20% slide following its merger with Synovus, Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) now trades at a valuation that may fully price in the risks. With significant cost and revenue synergies on the horizon, analysts see a clear path for earnings growth and a potential re-rating of the stock by 2026.
Following a turbulent 2025, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan anticipates a period of consolidation for Bitcoin, driven by growing institutional adoption and nascent central bank interest, which he believes lays the groundwork for an unprecedented long-term valuation.
A major analyst upgrade, fueled by Nvidia's deepening investment and strategic alignment, projects significant upside for the AI cloud infrastructure leader CoreWeave, despite recent stock volatility.
Tunisian President Kais Saied has prolonged the nation's state of emergency for an additional 11 months, maintaining exceptional powers first enacted in 2015 following a deadly attack on presidential guards.
As a surge in data center demand strains the PJM Interconnection grid, planners unveil a strategy to fast-track connections while wrestling with supply chain delays that threaten to outpace new power generation. Experts warn of a looming mismatch between market promises and construction realities.
