Consumer spending is steering growth, inflation, and corporate earnings. Here is what households are buying, cutting back, and why markets are watching.
Compare the best college savings plans, from 529 accounts to Roth IRAs, and see how taxes, aid rules, and flexibility can shape your decision over time.
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits declined for a second consecutive week, remaining near historically low levels despite recent signs of
Canada’s current account swung to a C$8.8 billion surplus in the second quarter of 2026, reversing a C$8.3 billion deficit in the previous three months
European Central Bank policymakers unanimously agreed to keep interest rates unchanged at their July meeting, opting for a pause after June’s first increase since 2023
U.S. equity futures were mixed Thursday, with technology shares gaining after Nvidia delivered record quarterly sales and a strong growth outlook that reinforced investor confidence
Top defense industry stocks offer exposure to rising military budgets, but contract timing, valuations, and program risk still matter for investors now.
Crude oil pared earlier losses and traded just below $83 a barrel on Wednesday, stabilizing after two consecutive sessions of declines as signs of increased
Why do stocks gap? See how earnings, overnight news, liquidity and order imbalances reset opening prices – and what investors should watch closely now.
Learn how corporate buybacks work, why companies repurchase stock, and what shrinking share counts can mean for earnings, prices, and investors over time.
