Economy

The market rally takes a breather. Here are 3 reasons why

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

The stock market isn't ignoring Iran. It's rising for these three very real reasons

It's time to take a closer look with stocks rallying into the third month of the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Markets raise chances for a Fed rate hike following hot inflation report

Market pricing took virtually any chance of a cut off the table between now and the end of 2027.

US university’s commencement speaker reveals he will pay off students’ final-year loans

Anil Kochhar hopes textile graduates of North Carolina State can leave with ‘greater freedom to pursue goals’

United Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract with 31% Raises This Summer

United Airlines flight attendants ratify labor deal that would provide first raises in nearly six years.

GameStop hits the limits of credibility with $55.5bn eBay bid

The ‘meme stock’ company is remembered for Reddit traders sending its share price into orbit but its move on the auction site looks less likely to take off

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clears way for chair vote

The upper chamber voted to approve Warsh's nomination by a 51-45 vote, on a mostly party-line basis.

Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: Wendy's, Vestis, Cleanspark, Under Armour & More

These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

Five reasons why oil prices haven’t surged higher despite the Iran war

The oil market faces the largest supply disruption in its history, yet prices aren't that high compared with the past. Wall Street analysts have five reasons why.

Pity the poor billionaires – demands for higher taxes must feel hurtful

No wonder they are upset by the slogan ‘tax the rich’. Despite their wealth increasing 81% since 2020, they need our emotional support now more than ever

The Unhappy Hosts of the World Cup

Cities and states are covering a lot of the costs of this summer’s matches, and have few options for bringing in much revenue.

Here's the inflation breakdown for April 2026

The Iran war has pushed up gasoline, groceries and other prices for consumers.