New York Fed's Williams says yield surge due to strong economic prospects
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said Wednesday that the recent surge in Treasury yields is the product of a strong economy, not market dysfunction.
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States now must report undocumented immigrants to DHS or risk federal funding, DOJ says
All states going forward must report undocumented immigrants known to be in a state to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or risk losing federal funding for programs meant to aid low-income individuals, the Depart…
Energy Secretary Chris Wright tells CNBC more than 17 million barrels of oil transited Hormuz on Monday
The Energy secretary spoke to CNBC's Brian Sullivan in Venezuela on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump announced a massive oil deal with Caracas.
Corn Bulls Taking a Breather on Wednesday Morning
Corn price action is down 7 to 8 ¼ cents so far on Wednesday morning. Futures posted gains of 6 to 8 ¾ cents across most contracts on Tuesday, extending to new highs. Open interest was up 19,874 contracts on Tuesday, in…
How Oracle’s ‘extremely controversial’ stock could more than double from here
Oracle (ORCL) has fallen 35% YTD, but Guggenheim's John DiFucci maintains a $400 price target, calling it his top software pick for 2026.
S&P 500 Movers: PANW, DELL
In early trading on Wednesday, shares of Dell Technologies topped the list of the day's best performing components of the S&P 500 index, trading up 8.8%. Year to date, Dell Technologies registers a 267.3% gain.
Palo Alto Networks earnings analysis: questions answered and next catalysts
Plus, whether Nvidia, Marvell Technology, or Salesforce looks attractive after earnings.
Chevron stock on track for record high as oil giant outlines $7 billion plan to expand in Venezuela
Venezuela is edging away from OPEC, U.S. companies are circling its vast untapped oil fields, and one American energy giant already has a foot in the door before the bidding even begins.
Trump to meet with travel industry CEOs as White House touts World Cup tourism boost
Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Uber to cut 10% of workforce in bid to move 'simpler and faster'
Uber on Wednesday announced plans to slash 10% of its workforce in a move to consolidate management layers and trim costs.
Cash Dividend On The Way From Exelon (EXC)
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 9/4/26, Exelon Corp (Symbol: EXC) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.42, payable on 9/15/26. As a percentage of EXC's recent stock…
Why I ditched my SEP IRA: A freelancer’s guide to maximizing retirement savings
Private market managers’ share prices are down while the value of private assets is up in 2026. What gives?
S&P 500 Faces a Triple Threat: Oil, Yields and a Hawkish Fed
The final trading session of this week is shaping up to be a perfect storm of market-moving catalysts. On Friday, March 20, 2026, the financial markets will face the simultaneous impact of "Triple Witching"—the quarterl…
Ford's production of highly profitable Super Duty trucks hits 20-year high as it recovers from supplier fires
Ford reported its eighth consecutive month of year-over-year U.S. new vehicle sales declines in August.
How these Gen Z workers managed to buy homes in their early 20s
Gen Z conservatives are often portrayed by the media as a cohort radicalized by economic despair. They’re depicted as young people priced out of adulthood, lashing out through ideology. That’s the picture you get on cab…
Southwest to debut airport lounges in four cities, with more to come
The airline is partnering with Chase on the effort, saying it wants to build on that company's Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network.
Market Valuation: Expensive CAPE or Cheap PEG?
The S&P 500’s Shiller CAPE ratio just hit 41. Since 1881, the market valuation has been more expensive under CAPE only once. That was during the final months of the dot-com bubble. At the same time the CAPE is ringing w…
Private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August, less than expected, ADP reports
Though job creation held positive, August was the smallest gain since January and reflective of a broader slowdown in the labor market.
Global bond sell-off intensifies as US-Iran tensions stoke inflation fears
The global government bond sell-off resumed on Wednesday, driving up the UK’s borrowing costs and exacerbating the challenges facing John Healey as he prepares his first budget.
UK 10-year borrowing costs hit fresh highs as bond market sell-off continues – business live
Newsflash: UK government borrowing costs have jumped at the start of trading, as the bond market sell-off continues.
China's Xi keeps Iranian president at arm's length weeks ahead of Trump summit
China's President Xi Jinping gave his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian a brief, low-profile audience at a regional security summit, signaling Beijing's calibrated approach toward Tehran just weeks ahead of Xi's pla…
AI capital expenditure forecast to exceed the cost of building railways in both the U.S. and the U.K. — with the internet added on top
How could the macroeconomic realities in 2026 impact the banking and capital markets industry’s revenues and profitability?
Oil major BP completes search for chair after boardroom upheaval
Britain's BP on Wednesday formally appointed Ian Tyler as chair after the surprise dismissal of his predecessor Albert Manifold contributed to leadership upheaval at the oil major.