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As warnings spread that SpaceX will be force-fed into the index funds millions hold for retirement, Vanguard's investment chief realigns expectations.
The past week's stock market saw the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite test, then bounce off support at their 50-day moving averages. The S&P 500 then rose, on Friday, to briefly test resistance at its 21-day exponential moving average. The Nasdaq did not rise to this level. The Nasdaq 100, however, as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust Series...
President Trump's 180 on inflation may result in a corresponding about-face for Wall Street's bull market.
Investing.com -- A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal may not deliver the interest rate relief that Treasury markets priced in Thursday, BofA Securities said in a recent note, warning that moderately higher oil prices could push the Federal Reserve toward hikes rather than cuts.
TJX Companies leverages macroeconomic pressure to expand margins and deliver substantial shareholder returns through aggressive buybacks and consistent dividends.
Wall Street was betting big on Fed relief, but Bank of America sees a quiet risk brewing. The bank sees an unsettling 1994-style market setup, where inflationary pressures, higher yields, and tighter Fed policy could hit stocks instead. The warning lands as headline CPI is running near 4.2%, ...
The Federal Reserve is in a difficult position amid the ongoing war with Iran.
<body><p>STORY: The U.S. Justice Department's (DOJ) Antitrust Division said it has cleared Paramount Skydance Corp's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.</p><p>It said the $110 billion transaction was unlikely to harm competition or consumers,</p><p>saying its impact "will be to increase competition across the media and entertainment ecosystem, with benefits for American consumers and workers."</p><p>Paramount thanked the DOJ for its review of the transaction.</p><p>It said the deal would allow the company to better compete in an industry defined by an intense scramble for audiences, talent, technology and investment.</p><p>Paramount CEO David Ellison's father, billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, has cultivated ties with President Donald Trump.</p><p>Assistant Attorney General Omeed Assefi had said that politics would "absolutely not" drive the DOJ's review of the transaction.</p><p>The Federal Communications Commission has yet to approve Paramount's petition for foreign investors to own up to 100% of the deal's debt.</p><p>Several in Hollywood have expressed concern that the merger would result in fewer jobs and less diversity of storytelling.</p><p>Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters last week that California, New York and other U.S. states are preparing a lawsuit to block the deal.</p></body>
Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs estimates the 2026 FIFA World Cup could provide a temporary boost to U.S. employment, consumer spending, and inflation over the coming months, with the largest effects expected to appear in June.
The unconditional clearance removes the primary federal regulatory hurdle standing between the two media giants and what would be one of the largest media combinations in history. Politico's report was corroborated by Newsmax and Quiver Quantitative, each also citing people familiar with the matter, though an official DOJ press release had not been published as of this writing.
Persistent inflation could be sticking around for the summer. With Fourth of July Weekend just three weeks away, Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute Group head Robin Wenzel outlines how food prices could impact Americans' summer cookout and backyard barbecue plans.
Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre takes a look at the top stories for investors to watch this week, including SpaceX's (SPCX) first full day of trading as a public company, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's first interest rate decision on Wednesday, and earnings reports from Accenture (ACN) and The Kroger Co. (KR).
I keep hitting the buy button on SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), and the Fed-driven tech sell-off this month has only made my finger heavier. The stock sits at $16.67, down 36.33% year to date, while the QQQ has gained 16.74% over the same window. That gap is the opportunity. The market is pricing SoFi like a ... The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 0.7% this week as the US edged closer to signing a peace deal w
At $342.23, Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) appears fairly valued, with a more attractive entry point sitting at or below $310 on any macro-driven technical consolidation. The stock has become the cleanest pure-play on agentic AI infrastructure, but the round trip from $100 to $428 and back to the mid-$300s in six months argues for patience over ... Buy, Hold, or Sell: Arm Holdings Shed 25% to Clear the Air as the Warsh Fed Digs In. Is It a Buy at $342?
General Motors' (GM) energy storage business is underappreciated by investors, while its US tariff e
Management has gone quiet on the geopolitical cost pressures that once dominated its calls, but the new, unquantified component headwind they're flagging instead could pose a more direct threat to record profits.
LYB, SBLK, CVE and NEXA screen as high-earnings-yield value picks as volatility, inflation worries and tech weakness sharpen stock selection.
Investing.com -- In a note to clients on Friday, Barclays examined how the S&P 500 has historically performed around instances where the Federal Reserve reverses an easing cycle and resumes rate hikes, finding limited evidence of headwinds beforehand but a tendency toward muted returns afterward.
Why Solar M&A Logic Is Heating Up Solar faces structural pressure: tariff disruption, policy uncertainty, and capital costs are forcing consolidation. Underlying this trend is surging power demand. The EIA projects U.S. electricity consumption growing 0.9% to 1.6% annually through 2050, with solar, wind, and natural gas together rising to around 80% of generation by ... As Solar M&A Heats Up, These 4 Companies Could Be on the Block
Federal investigators raised concerns about how Medicare Advantage plans handle requests for post-hospital recovery care, finding that many denials were later overturned on appeal. Two reports from the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Health and Human Services...
The President told reporters he isn’t concerned about price increases, while the apparel retailer opened the “best expression" of the brand to date.
Surging demand for data center construction may contribute to a rise in U.S. inflation and be a fact
The stock market has spent much of 2026 focused on artificial intelligence, record corporate spending, and a surprisingly resilient economy. Yet beneath the surface, another market has been flashing warning signals. The bond market, often called the “smart money” because of its sensitivity to inflation and economic conditions, is increasingly signaling that interest rates may ... Opinion: 5 Days Until the Fed Picks Wall Street over Main Street — Again
(Bloomberg) -- US plastic suppliers say they are running out of room to absorb high costs of raw materials, raising the prospect of price increases for consumer goods ranging from groceries to cars later this year.Most Read from BloombergSpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion in Biggest Debut of All TimeXbox Plans Significant Layoffs as New CEO Plans OverhaulTrump Insists Iran Deal Is Close After Scrapping New StrikesTrump Vows New Attacks on Iran, Threatens Key Energy TargetsUAE and Iran Meet Face-to-Fa
It's become too much of a risk to simply ignore now.
Yields are stable, Fed interest-rate cuts are off the table, and increasing market volatility is adding to the allure of cash-like investments.
Asian chip stocks rebounded, capping a roller coaster week amid geopolitical volatility, concerns over inflation and worries over a bubble in artificial-intelligence-related stocks.
Bitcoin ETFs posted a record $4.4B outflow streak. Trump's Iran deal lifted BTC 3%, but the Fed meets June 16.
Thirty years ago, having a six-figure income meant you could live comfortably, with all the accoutrements of wealth. These days, it’s just enough to make you a regular shopper at Dollar General. As inflation continues to rise and economic headwinds continue to squeeze household budgets, the “value ...
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