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Layoffs continue to loom large across the U.S., spreading through nearly every sector of the economy. From major technology companies like Meta Platforms and Disney announcing thousands of job cuts to store closures and bankruptcy filings in retail, including the recent turbulence surrounding QVC’s bankruptcy filing, have fueled fresh concerns about further workforce reductions. As […]

Semiconductor stocks are ripping higher again, and the backdrop is getting hard to ignore. The Nasdaq PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) has climbed about 34% over its current 14-day winning streak, putting it on pace for its best 14-day run since 2002. It is also chasing a ninth straight record close, a stretch the index has

Emerging peace talks aimed at ending the Iran War could reshape the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate path but a Goldman Sachs note warns the outlook still hinges on how quickly geopolitical tensions ease and how long oil-driven inflationary pressures persist. The Wall Street bank characterized the economic impact of the Middle East conflict as an

Research from Vanguard found that about half of investors prefer to invest in dividend-paying companies, believing such stocks deliver higher returns and lower volatility than non-dividend payers.  “Many of these investors said they believe that the stocks of companies paying high dividend rates have higher returns and lower volatility than other stocks, and that such

Burger chains are navigating dire economic issues today, closing underperforming locations and, in some cases, filing for bankruptcy protection. Wendy’s said it will close 5%-6% of its 5,831 U.S. restaurant locations listed on its website in 2026, or about 292 to 350 underperforming units, according to its Feb. 13 fourth-quarter earnings call. “By closing consistently underperforming restaurants,

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) just lost roughly $2 billion in market cap after a failed satellite deployment raised new questions about timing. Shares fell about 5% on April 20 after BlueBird 7 was placed into an unusable orbit, increasing concerns that the company’s path to a working network and timeline for meaningful revenue could be delayed.

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Marvell Technology (MRVL) just added roughly $5 billion in market cap, with the stock jumping about 6% after reports that Alphabet is exploring a potential AI chip partnership with the company. Investors are starting to price in what a real hyperscaler design win could mean for Marvell’s role in custom AI silicon and its long-term

Small-business owners often don’t have the bandwidth to deal with retirement plan paperwork, and many avoid offering one altogether because of the complexity. That decision comes at a cost for the owner and for employees who miss out on years of potential savings without realizing it. A familiar name keeps surfacing as a fix, though

Each May, new graduates celebrate their achievements, then face the reality of student loan repayment. This year feels different for the nearly two million Americans earning a bachelor’s degree, as they enter a federal loan system that has grown more demanding. While there’s still a grace period before payments begin, the rules waiting on the