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Oracle shares fell 5% on Thursday following news that the company sent a "force majeure" notice tied to its New Mexico data center project to protect itself from higher expenses.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.75% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.85%. Dece…
When you think of Bill Ackman, you think of one of the most influential investors of all time. But a decade ago, Bill’s hedge fund Pershing Square looked like it might be on the brink of collapse. Ack…
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to 5.0266% intraday on September 15, marking its highest level since 2007. As the benchmark rate for global asset pricing, the breach of this key psychological …
MFA Financial announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 30, 2026, to common stockhol…
International arbitration stands at the threshold of another profound inflection point—one beyond artificial intelligence (“AI”). Even as practitioners and institutions grapple with the current and fu…
New York State filed suit against Polymarket U.S. on Thursday, nearly two months after the state sued the platform's competitor, Kalshi.
Cotton prices are up 47 to 75 points on Thursday AM trade. Futures saw gains of 2 to 36 points across most contracts on Wednesday, with thinly traded October down 78 points. Crude oil was up $2.19 per…
The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, Qnity Electronics is now the #72 analyst pick, moving up by 1 spot.
Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that narrowly missed analysts' expectations as same-store sales growth at Olive Garden slows.
The jump in Treasury yields this week is delivering a reality check about a strong economy, stubborn inflation, and the growing cost of the national debt.
Fintel reports that on September 23, 2026, Needham initiated coverage of Belden (NYSE:BDC) (DB:QCTA) with a Buy recommendation.
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson said Thursday that she and her colleagues may need to raise interest rates further to bring inflation back to target.
The biggest business groups in the U.S. warned President Trump against a diesel export ban this week, saying in a joint letter that such an action would prove counterproductive and raise fuel prices r…
Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Pay Dirt archives to share classic letters with our readers. Submit your own questions about money here. (It’s anonymous…
Trump greeted China's Xi at Joint Base Andrews, his first time traveling to the facility to welcome a foreign leader.
Chinese confirmation of the AI discussions came just hours before President Xi Jinping was scheduled to begin talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Treasury yields were trading near multidecade highs Thursday, as investor bets on another rate hike from the Federal Reserve mounted.
Fintel reports that on September 22, 2026, BELL POTTER SECURITIES upgraded their outlook for Fortescue Ltd - Depositary Receipt (OTCPK:FSUGY) (DB:FVJA) from Sell to Hold.
Rising cost of 10-year gilt to near 19-year high hikes upfront cost of government investment and limits chancellor’s room for manoeuvre
Fintel reports that on September 16, 2026, ALANTRA EQUITIES upgraded their outlook for Telefónica, S.A. - Depositary Receipt (OTCPK:TELFY) (LSE:0A2Y) from Sell to Neutral.
Last week, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -0.42%) and broad-based S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.36%) soared to fresh all-time highs. Meanwhile, the innovation-inspired Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -0.53…
Starbucks will close about 1% of its North American cafes in the latest stage of its turnaround.