Stock Market
Signs of Calm in the U.S. Job Market
Last week brought some welcome news for those watching the U.S. job market closely. The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped...
U.S. and Japan Team Up on Energy Investments
Countries often partner on large scale economic projects to mutual advantage. Yesterday, U.S. President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced $36 billion in...
The Logic Behind Corporate Share Buybacks
Companies often buy back their own shares from the market. This practice, known as a share repurchase or buyback, has become common among public firms...
The Refinance Surge in Early 2026
When mortgage rates ease even a little, it often stirs up noticeable shifts in how people approach their home loans. For the week ending February...
Southwest Airline’s Bold Moves Win Analyst Upgrade, Stock up 5% Today
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) shares climbed more than 5% this morning. The stock hit $54.01 after closing at $51.11 yesterday. This bump came right...
Grok’s Explicit Images Spark Wide Regulatory Scrutiny from Europe’s Privacy Watchdog
Consider the world of social media today. Platforms integrate artificial intelligence to make interactions more engaging, but this can lead to unexpected problems. Take X,...
Home Builders Face Another Drop in Confidence
Home builders in the U.S. shared their latest views on the housing market this morning. Their confidence took another step down. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing...
Figma Partners with Anthropic to Blend Design and Code Generation
Design tools and artificial intelligence coding assistants are starting to overlap in ways that could change how software gets built. People who create apps or...
The Story Behind Today’s Market Closure in the U.S. and Canada
Stock markets across North America are quiet today. Both the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ are closed in observance of President’s Day in...
China Rolls Out 0% Tariffs Across Most of Africa Starting May 1st
China has built deep economic connections with Africa over the years. It now plans to eliminate import tariffs on goods from 53 African countries starting...
