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US bond market expects rate hikes the Fed may never deliver
The US bond market is pricing in interest rate hikes that diverge from Federal Reserve guidance. Rate futures indicate at least on
topicOil Slump Deepens While Tech Stocks Struggle
Wall Street indices including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rebounded following a significant tech sell-off. Crude oil prices dropp
topicCourt filing reveals President Trump spoke to Live Nation CEO before antitrust case was settled
Live Nation disclosed in a court filing that CEO Michael Rapino spoke personally with President Donald Trump in February. This con
topicGermany's Merck boosts life sciences business with $11 billion Bio-Techne deal
German drugmaker Merck KGaA has agreed to purchase U.S.-based Bio-Techne Corp. The deal aims to strengthen Merck's position in lif
topicLuxury spending now driven by experiences and 'inheritourism'
Affluent consumers are prioritizing experiences and heritage travel over material goods. This shift is driving a structural realig
topicNYC Greek Eatery Kiki’s Seized for Failure to Pay $1 Million Tax
Authorities shut down Kiki's in Manhattan's Dimes Square on Tuesday. The restaurant was seized after accruing more than $1.2 milli
topicThe discount for student loan payers who enroll in autopay just went up
The U.S. Department of Education is offering a 1% interest rate reduction for federal student loan borrowers who enroll in autopay
topicPorsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models
Porsche is updating the Taycan with an E-Shift system that simulates gear changes. This technology includes a virtual rev limiter
ABC Launches On-Air Campaign Warning Viewers Of FCC Actions And Urging Public Comment
ABC and Disney launched an on-air campaign asking viewers to submit comments regarding FCC investigations into The View and eight
topicM&M's Are Changing After 85 Years, And These 2 Classic Colors Are Nowhere To Be Found
Mars is investing millions to eliminate synthetic dyes from a new line of M&M's candies. The updated products will launch in Augus
topicCan't Find Cottage Cheese at the Store? Here's Why
High demand for cottage cheese is causing empty shelves in the US and Spain. Consumers are driven by interest in gut health, prote
topic'Reward for failure': Investor support for Target chair Brian Cornell falls to lowest level ever
Executive Chairman Brian Cornell was re-elected to Target's board with 87.2% shareholder support. This is the lowest level of his
topicPCE report: Fed's preferred inflation measure hits 3-year high, keeping talk of possible rate hike in play
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose at an annual rate of 4.1% in May. Core inflation reached 3.4%, the highest
topicWendy's Short Squeeze Continues. Stock Soars Another 14%.
Wendy's shares have surged after retail traders on Reddit targeted the company for a short squeeze. The rally follows the appointm
topicWe found 307+ Prime Day deals worth buying after reviewing thousands of offers
Prime Day 2026 has concluded, though some discounts remain available. Editors have identified hundreds of top deals across tech, f
topicNasdaq drops as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook
The Nasdaq dropped on Thursday despite positive AI demand signals from Micron and Qualcomm. Big Tech shares fell due to concerns o
topicABC Escalates Battle With FCC, Launches On-Air Campaign Urging Public Support
Disney-owned ABC is running an on-air campaign asking viewers to oppose FCC investigations. The network is fighting reviews of its
topicCarvana’s new vehicle strategy turns dealership into ‘playground,’ test-drive center with sales all online
Carvana is piloting a new-car sales strategy that replaces traditional dealership lots with themed playgrounds. The model utilizes
topicStocks edge up as oil hovers near 3-month lows ahead of Warsh debut
Wall Street indices moved higher Wednesday as falling oil prices and bond yields reduced market pressure. Crude oil remains near p
topicParamount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Inches Closer to a Done Deal
Paramount Skydance reached a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110.9 billion. Regulators in more than a
topicS&P 500, Nasdaq drop as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat Micron forecast
The Nasdaq fell on Thursday due to declines in megacap tech shares and concerns over hyperscaler spending. Positive AI demand sign
topicNasdaq, S&P end lower as tech stocks fall
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday as tech stocks fell due to concerns over AI valuations and spending. The Dow Jones
topicJim Cramer sends a stern message to SpaceX buyers
Jim Cramer has cautioned that SpaceX stock may become a financial drain for investors. The company recently launched the largest I
topicStock Market News, June 18, 2026: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq post weekly gains for second week in a row, stocks climb after U.S. and Iran sign initial peace deal
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq recorded weekly gains for the second consecutive week. Markets climbed following the signing of an in