Meta dodges ‘Big Tobacco’ nightmare with $18 billion settlement in child-safety lawsuit
The social-media giant’s agreement with state officials removes a cloud that was hanging over its stock, analysts say.
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Williams-Sonoma falls despite beating Q2 estimates
stock broke out of a trading range earlier this year to confirm its uptrend remains intact. The market reconfirmed the breakout following
Wednesday Sector Laggards: Shipping, Precious Metals
In trading on Wednesday, shipping shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.1%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Dorian LPG, down about 6.1% and shares of Pangaea Logistics Solutions down about…
Dollar Rises on US Economic News
The dollar index (DXY00) is up by +0.23% today. The dollar is moving higher today on signs of strength in the US economy after July personal spending and income rose more than expected and Q2 personal consumption was re…
Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next
Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is stalled due to an antitrust lawsuit, leaving WBD in limbo during a pivotal moment for media.
Daily Dividend Report: BEN,MOV,FMNB,GEF.B,QNBC
Franklin Templeton announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.33 per share payable on October 9, 2026 to stockholders of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on September 30, 2026.…
Does a 2% beneficiary inherit 100% if the 98% beneficiary dies in a car accident? Asking for a friend.
Moderna stock rallied, while Klarna and CoreWeave were among the week’s worst losers.
Meta, states discuss mid-trial settlement in teen addiction case
Meta Platforms (META) has agreed to pay as much as $16.68 billion and overhaul key features across Facebook and Instagram to resolve a landmark lawsuit brought by 29 U.S. states accusing the social media giant of delibe…
Photronics earnings beat by $0.10, revenue topped estimates
Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB - Get Free Report)'s stock price gapped up prior to trading on Wednesday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The stock had previously closed at $29.32, but opened at $37…
‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?
Gifting money to your children or grandchildren is more than just a financial boost â itâs a chance to support them meaningfully and teach them about managing money.
Williams-Sonoma earnings beat by $0.04, revenue topped estimates
Massive earnings miss. Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) reported adjusted EPS of $0.24 for Q4 2025, missing the consensus estimate of $1.53 by 84.3%. The social entertainment platform’s results fell sharply short of Wall…
Customers are fleeing TurboTax over price, and Intuit’s stock is sliding
Intuit, Inc. engages in the provision of business and financial management solutions. It operates through the following segments: Small Business and Self-Employed, Consumer, Credit Karma, and ProTax. The Small Business …
Wall Street’s massive bet against long-term bonds is a recipe for a painful bearish unwind, says Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities’ strategist Frank Flight says a bet that appears to be one-sided against long-term bonds could be setting up for a painful unwind.
Burnham says rising energy prices are ‘difficult’ as typical annual bill rises to £1,723 from October – business live
Gas and electricity bills to rise by £60, or 4%, to highest level in three years, regulator Ofgem announces
FTSE 100: Global Investor Demand Keeps Record High Within Reach
Gold enters 2026 at record highs after an exceptional rally driven by strong central bank demand, macro uncertainty, and a shift in strategic asset allocation. We remain positive on our gold outlook, with macro tailwind…
Mortgage rates hit highest level in 3 weeks, weakening demand further
Mortgage interest rates moved even higher last week, causing demand for loans to weaken yet again.
Stocks Settle Higher as Lower Crude Prices Ease Inflation Risks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +0.32% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.64%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
Iran and Oman prepare Hormuz deal as U.S. holds back on secondary sanctions
Iran and Oman are approaching a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and future administration of the vital economic artery.
Am I too old for Roth conversions? I’m 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.
“We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year.”
AL Sydbank reports first-half profit of DKK 1.8bn
AL Sydbank’s half-year report shows that the positive trend from Q1 has been sustained and strengthened in several areas. Profit has improved, lending has increased and the amalgamation of the organisation is proceeding…
Stocks Settle Higher as Lower Crude Prices Ease Inflation Risks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +0.32% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.64%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
Trump's Saudi nuclear deal reaches Congress as experts warn of proliferation risk
President Donald Trump submitted a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy to Congress on Monday, starting a mandatory review period for a pact that would open the kingdom to U.S. nuclear technology.
Why is Alibaba stock climbing today?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited stocks have been trading up by 3.76 percent amid upbeat sentiment on its robust e-commerce rebound.
Corn Closes Tuesday with Contracts Over $5 Across the Board
Corn futures rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts up 7 ¾ to 10 ¼ cents on the session. All contracts closed the session over the $5 mark. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up another 9 cents a…