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Concerns have been raised about companies pursuing more than $8.9 billion in federal support.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Jun, 29 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.3% and Nasdaq-100 futures weaker by roughly 1.2%, as investors weigh solid US spending against stubborn inflation. Core PCE inflation sits at 3.4% year over year, which means the cost of living is still rising faster than the Federal Reserve would like, while real personal spending grew 0.3% and incomes rose 0.7% in May. This suggests...

South Korea will invest nearly $1.2 trillion -- equivalent to more than two-thirds of its GDP -- in a new chip-building hub and AI data centres over several years, as it seeks to profit from soaring demand while developing previously neglected regions.The government also announced a separate investment of a quadrillion won (around $650 billion) in AI data centres over the next 10 years.

Investing.com - U.S. Treasuries and Eurozone government bond yields rose on Monday as a fragile truce between the United States and Iran failed to fully dispel energy-led inflation fears, prompting bond investors to brace for key macroeconomic data and crucial central bank commentary later this week.

Gold ETFs have enjoyed serious upside in recent years, with the price of the precious metal increasing 64% in 2025 after a 26% climb the year before. The price of gold itself has fallen about 6% so far this year and more than 10% since the start of June. It’s always hard to say exactly why the markets do what they do, but the inflation and interest rate outlook clearly isn’t helping gold ETFs at the moment.

The Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF (NYSEARCA:FNDF) pays a semi-annual distribution sourced from dividends of developed-market companies outside the United States. The question for income-focused holders is whether that stream remains durable as energy, banking, and pharma cash flows shift under tariff pressure and Middle East disruption. FNDF tracks the Russell RAFI Developed ... FNDF Pays Twice Yearly From 800 Global Companies, But Tariffs and Oil Prices Threaten Payou

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The Fed's anti-money laundering rules could strengthen Circle's core business.

The new Fed chair's reforms can indirectly impact interest rates.

Grayscale’s latest report argued this cycle's drawdown is unlikely to match the 80% declines of prior bear markets due to stronger institutional demand and a more mature market structure.

Ross Stores (NasdaqGS:ROST) continues to draw inflation pressured shoppers to its off price stores, reinforcing its value focused retail model. Recent Wall Street commentary highlights solid operational execution at Ross Stores while flagging potential risks tied to current valuation levels. The company remains largely focused on brick and mortar sales, with limited dependence on digital channels compared with many peers. Inclusion of Ross Stores in several high profile investment portfolios...

AGNC Investment's MBS portfolio is rate sensitive.

Warsh laid out his plans for changing certain Fed policies in his first press conference as chairman.

After a roller-coaster week in the markets, thanks to flip-flopping sentiment about AI spending, investors will get plenty more action on the calendar as we enter jobs week.

Trump's wish for lower interest rates has effectively vanished, largely due to two of his own decisions.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) has completed the spin-off of its FedEx Freight unit into a separate, publicly traded company. The newly independent FedEx Freight has begun trading and reported its first quarterly results as a standalone business. This transaction reshapes FedEx's business structure by separating its less-than-truckload operations from its express and ground segments. For you as an investor, this move changes how FedEx is structured and how its different lines of business are exposed to...

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is one of the 12 Most Profitable S&P 500 Stocks to Invest In. On June 24, 2026, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) announced the addition of several retailers to the Uber Eats marketplace, expanding the retail products available for on-demand delivery. Consumers can now shop from Kiehl’s, FedEx Office (FDX), Blick Art […]

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) has been dismissed as a defendant in a major federal lawsuit alleging generic drug price fixing. The court found there was not enough evidence to support claims of Pfizer's involvement in alleged collusion. The dismissal removes a legal overhang tied to long running litigation involving multiple generic drugmakers. Pfizer is a large global pharmaceutical company with a portfolio spanning prescription medicines, vaccines, and other healthcare products. For investors...

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the safe stocks for beginners to buy in 2026. Reuters reported on June 23 that Jamendo has sued NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) in California federal court on Monday for the alleged misuse of its data and music to train audio-related AI systems. Jamendo, a music company owned by Winamp ‌Group and […]

The new Fed chair is breaking with his predecessors.

Murphy described the decline as an emotional change, not a fundamental one, noting inflation, dollar strength, and a move into AI equities.

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) is among the Best Brain-Computer Interface Stocks. On June 4, Reuters reported a federal judge ‌ruled that Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) must face a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it misled consumers by marketing PediaSure Grow & Gain drinks as “clinically proven” to help children grow. US District Judge Paul Engelmayer said labeling featuring a […]

The new Fed chief could be a headwind for AGNC and Annaly in the near term, but a positive over the longer term.

The new Fed chair signaled a major policy shift, and not everyone was happy.

Oil prices are tumbling now that the Strait of Hormuz is open, potentially averting a continued rise that could have led to broader, more persistent inflation. But as energy prices plunge, the Federal Reserve may have a new inflation hurdle: artificial intelligence.

SpaceX IPO buzz faded as AI volatility, hotter inflation, and a shortened trading week shifted investor focus toward earnings season

The market wasn't happy with the new Fed chair's fighting words.

Some Amazon customers eligible for money from a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission have just a little longer to submit a claim.

Dividend investors love clean numbers. A $1 million portfolio yielding 5% generates $50,000 a year, and it is tempting to treat that figure as spendable income. In reality, federal taxes, state taxes, Medicare premiums, and inflation all take their share before those dollars reach your checking account. Consider three retirees. Retiree A owns a $750,000 ... How Much Of Your Dividend Income Do You Actually Get To Keep?

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday defended the administration’s aggressive trade policies, unveiling a comprehensive “3 through 3” economic blueprint designed to sustain high GDP growth while neutralizing “structural inflation.” Deconstructing critics’ claims that import penalties harm American consumers, Bessent...