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Dissent within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) appears to be far greater than initially believed.

Investors should circle June 17 on their calendars.

These seemingly boring dividend stocks have crushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over the last five years.

Walmart (WMT) had a rough Thursday. The stock dropped roughly 7.3% on May 21, 2026, closing at $121.34 after a cautious second-quarter outlook overshadowed otherwise solid first-quarter results, CNBC reports. The selloff dragged shares more than 10% below their 52-week high, but Morgan Stanley ...

After the Memorial Day holiday, we will see economic data on consumer prices, GDP, and home sales and prices. Marvell, American Eagle, Gap, and Autozone will also report earnings.

Earlier this week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) called for federal investigations into the environmental impact of data center construction after residents near Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Georgia facility reported discolored well water, declining water pressure and appliance damage. AOC Raises Concerns...

Walmart Inc. absorbed a $175 million blow from soaring fuel costs in its first quarter, intentionally shielding shoppers to build loyalty. However, executives warn that sustained energy inflation could force retail price hikes by the second quarter. Playing Offense On...

A consortium spearheaded by FedEx has put forward an approximately €7.8 billion (around $9.06 billion) acquisition proposal for Polish parcel locker firm InPost. The buyout proposal, initially announced in February and unanimously endorsed by InPost’s board, is anticipated to run...

(Bloomberg) -- For all the hand-wringing over war-related inflation fears, there are signs that other drivers are having as much a bearing on longer-term borrowing costs. Most Read from BloombergNvidia CEO Urges Super Micro to Tighten Up on ComplianceTrump Says He’ll Announce Negotiated Deal With Iran ShortlyIran, US Signal Progress in Peace Talks as Issues UnresolvedRubio Sees Good News Coming on Hormuz as Iran Talks ContinueTrump to Force Foreigners Seeking Green Cards to Go Home FirstIn the U

(Bloomberg) -- For all the hand-wringing over war-related inflation fears, there are signs that other drivers are having as much a bearing on longer-term borrowing costs. Most Read from BloombergTrump Says He’ll Announce Negotiated Deal With Iran ShortlyNvidia CEO Urges Super Micro to Tighten Up on ComplianceIran, US Signal Progress in Peace Talks as Issues UnresolvedTrump to Force Foreigners Seeking Green Cards to Go Home FirstRubio Sees Good News Coming on Hormuz as Iran Talks ContinueIn the U

Weak consumer sentiment and surging inflation could derail the stock market's rebound.

Economic dynamics and the new Fed chair's strong views on monetary policy have Warsh and Trump on a collision course.

Jerome Powell is out as Fed chair; Kevin Warsh is in. And Warsh's actions could be critical to what happens with stocks.

"In our view, unsustainable fiscal dynamics are compounding with a reflation story, turning a short-term problem into a long-end selloff."

Kiplinger just laid out the eligibility rules for the federal Saver’s Match, the SECURE 2.0 provision that begins in 2027 and deposits up to $1,000 a year into the retirement account of qualifying lower- and middle-income workers. Before the rules, the math. A $1,000 annual government match invested in a total stock market index fund ... Starting in 2027 the Government Will Match Up to $1,000 of Your IRA Contributions and Kiplinger Just Published the Eligibility Details

For most of American economic history, the federal government has been a customer of innovation, not an owner of it. The Pentagon writes checks for fighter jets. NASA pays contractors to build rockets. The Energy Department funds the national labs that work on science nobody else will pay for. But ...

Bonds might not be the safety net they used to be if inflation stays high.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average punched through to a fresh record this week, its first since February, while the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index sat at 49.8 in April, a reading the survey treats as recessionary. That gap, between Wall Street running and Main Street flinching at the checkout, was the through-line of Fox ... Move Over Stubborn Inflation, Trump’s Bull Market Hits Record Highs Again

The economic gap between the U.S. and the U.K. has been widening for more than a decade. As a result, a new study has found that the U.K.'s GDP per capita is now lower than every single U.S. state.

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure has drawn scrutiny for its astonishing scale: 3,711 trades, almost entirely in shares of companies across America, including many whose fortunes can turn on federal policy.Most Read from BloombergBungie Plans Layoffs After Ending ‘Destiny 2’ DevelopmentUAE Joins Saudis, Qatar in Urging Trump Not to Restart WarTrump to Force Foreigners Seeking Green Cards to Go Home FirstAttack on UAE Nuclear Plant From Iraq ‘Warning Shot’ by Ira

Holding a high-yield dividend portfolio in a taxable account at the 24% federal bracket means writing the IRS a $14,400 check every year on $60,000 of income that should have been yours. It repeats annually, forever, on the same dollars you already earned. This series exists because most readers know what a Roth IRA is ... The Dividend Stocks That Generate $60,000 Tax-Free Inside a Roth (And What They Cost You in a Taxable Account)

I have never really been a fan of certificates of deposit (CDs). Yes, the principal is guaranteed and insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), but the lockup period is extremely inflexible. If I need emergency cash or dry powder to buy the dip, I do not want my money trapped behind an early ... Your CDs Feel Safe. The 1.5 Percentage Points of Income They’re Not Paying You Aren’t.

The new head of the head is taking the helm at one of the most challenging times in modern history.

Not even a Coca-Cola at McDonald's is left unscathed.

On the May 19, 2026 episode of The Clark Howard Podcast, Clay from Kentucky asked advisor Wes Moss whether to leave roughly $60,000 in a vested state law enforcement pension earning a guaranteed 4% annually, or roll it into the Roth Thrift Savings Plan he now contributes to in his new federal job. “This seems ... I left law enforcement with a $60,000 state pension earning 4%. Should I roll it to a Roth TSP instead?

Investing.com -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday on an official diplomatic mission to repair bilateral ties strained by trade tariffs and shifts in Washington’s regional foreign policy, Reuters reported.

Investing.com -- A federal jury at a U.S. District Court in Seattle ruled in favor of Boeing on Friday, finding the aerospace manufacturer not guilty of fraud in a civil lawsuit brought by LOT Polish Airlines over the 737 MAX aircraft, Reuters reported.

A US jury found Friday that aerospace giant Boeing was not liable for lost revenue in a lawsuit involving its 737 MAX jets, which were grounded for 20 months following two deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.The 737 MAX jets were grounded from March 2019 until November 2020, when the US Federal Aviation Administration cleared the aircraft to resume service after Boeing upgraded the MCAS. - Victim family lawsuits - The case from the airline, whose full company name is Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT S.A.,

Investing.com -- Strong U.S. macroeconomic performance continues to outpace other developed economies, powered by real GDP growth tracking at a 2% to 3% pace in recent quarters, according to institutional research released by Citi this week.

As Kevin Warsh steps up to lead the Federal Reserve, the case for interest-rate cuts is disappearing. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on AI”s circular ecosystem, emerging markets, and SpaceX.