Economy

Small investors are controlling the market again this year. They are about to get more money to play with

February was the fifth-best month for net retail trader buying in the last five years, and tax refunds could further embolden these investors.

Iran war and your portfolio: The historical stock market patterns investors should know

The stock market had a wild ride on Tuesday, but history suggests that's par for the course and may not be an indication of worse to come.

3 things homebuyers should do before the March Fed meeting

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U.S.-Iran attacks are putting a spotlight on drone technology. How to invest

Drones are playing a prominent role in the war between the U.S. and Iran that erupted over the weekend, putting a spotlight on the need for deterrence systems.

How do you know when to ring the register on a stock? The answer is more art than science

Whether a stock needs to stay or go requires holistic evaluation, not just short-term comparisons to the S&P 500.

Coinbase leads crypto stocks higher after Trump signals support for digital asset market structure bill

Coinbase jumped 12% on Wednesday following President Trump's latest call to help pass a law that would enable crypto firms to issue yield-bearing stablecoins.

What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 4, 2026?

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Small investors turn on James Watt after BrewDog co-founder admits ‘many mistakes’

Watt apologises to 200,000-plus ‘equity punks’ who joined crowdfunding rounds but were left empty-handed after cut-price sale

Trump sides with crypto firms in trillion-dollar battle with banks over stablecoin yield

The dispute centers on whether crypto firms like Coinbase can offer yields on stablecoins, which banks warn will siphon trillions of dollars from the industry.

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

With shipping routes disrupted and tensions rising across the region we want to hear from maritime workers, sailors and port workers and others working at sea who are affected

U.S. crude oil surge eases after Bessent pledges support for tankers during Iran war

The oil market has calmed after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would insure tankers and provide naval escorts if necessary.

Small business owners: tell us how Trump’s tariff war has affected you

Trump’s sweeping tariffs have left many businesses facing higher costs and uncertainty. We want to hear how smaller companies are navigating the fallout