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 104-year-old Seattle-based outdoor institution, once boasting nearly 600 stores globally, is reportedly preparing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that would close its roughly 200 remaining brick-and-mortar locations across the continent.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has postponed the release of January's crucial employment data due to a partial government shutdown, leaving markets and policymakers in the dark as a funding impasse in Congress continues.
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.
Oracle's ambitious plan to raise up to $50 billion for AI infrastructure has triggered volatile swings in its share price, reflecting broader investor anxiety over the massive capital demands of the artificial intelligence arms race.
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.
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 economic anxieties mount, strategic diversification remains paramount. We examine two Vanguard ETFs that could offer stability and long-term growth opportunities should market conditions deteriorate.
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.
Clinical-stage biotech Erasca (ERAS) has seen its stock skyrocket over the past 12 months, hitting a multi-year high. While technical momentum is strong, the company remains pre-revenue, with its fate tied to future drug approvals, presenting a classic high-risk, high-reward scenario for investors.
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.
A 26-year-old teacher and coach in Nebraska has been charged with sexual abuse by a school official for an intimate relationship with an 18-year-old woman that began two months after her graduation, highlighting the state's strict post-graduation prohibition period.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has officially classified the January shooting death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti as a homicide, a finding that intensifies legal and public pressure on the federal agents involved amid ongoing protests and disputed official narratives.
A sharp post-holiday inventory drawdown is reshaping freight dynamics, with falling ocean container rates foreshadowing tighter truck capacity, higher rejection rates, and rising costs for shippers in the months ahead.
Former President Donald Trump's recent comments advocating for higher housing prices have ignited debate, as experts warn such a stance could deepen the affordability crisis for younger generations and renters.
A significant reset in analyst price targets for iRhythm Holdings (IRTC) is prompting investors to reassess the cardiac monitoring firm's risk-reward profile. This shift reflects evolving views on reimbursement headwinds, competitive pressures, and long-term growth catalysts in the digital health sector.
Abbott Laboratories moves to acquire cancer-testing leader Exact Sciences in a landmark deal, signaling a strategic shift toward high-growth diagnostics while simultaneously restructuring its challenged Nutrition business.
Bank of America's stock has retreated roughly 5% over the past month, trading below key fair value estimates. Analysts are divided on whether this presents a value entry point or reflects growing market apprehension about interest margins and credit quality.
London's blue-chip index surged to a historic high as investors rotated into defensive sectors, shrugging off a brutal sell-off in precious metals and oil triggered by geopolitical shifts and regulatory moves.
Former Congressman Colin Allred delivers a pointed public rebuke of Texas House member James Talarico, alleging derogatory comments were made during the heated Democratic Senate primary campaign.
