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The S&P 500 is holding up well so far despite the geopolitical uncertainty. But can it last?

The S&P 500 fell 1.36% on Wednesday to close at 6,624.70 after a hotter-than-expected PPI report, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell‘s cautious inflation comments stoked fears that the U.S.

The CNN Fear & Greed Index increased, while U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday. The Fed kept rates unchanged.

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Jack McCarroll, a finance professional based in Normal, Illinois, is sharing an open message aimed at everyday people who feel overwhelmed by financial systems and decisions. Drawing on his experience in financial services and client-facing roles, McCarroll encourages individuals to focus on practical steps that build confidence and understanding over time.

These stocks are all trading at a discount today.

A hotter-than-expected PPI could be bad news for investors.

Carnival has underperformed the Dow recently, yet analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Dubbed the "King of Safe Havens," gold has experienced price fluctuations over the past decade but has maintained a steady upward trend. From around $1,050 per ounce in early 2016, gold surged past $5,000 per ounce by January 2026, capturing the market's attention. Gold rose over the past decade and broke $5,000 per ounce in...

Leading cryptocurrencies plunged alongside stocks on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve said the escalating Middle East conflict could push inflation higher.

Amid mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) reported that global wheat prices increased by 1.8% month over month in February 2026. The burden of higher living costs is now moving from production regions to consumers’ breakfast tables. Consumers are highly sensitive to...

Verizon has a lofty 5.5% yield, but don't expect material dividend growth in the near term.

Powell and his fellow members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) can't sweep this Wall Street threat under the rug any longer.

A Fed decision and bearish forecasts led to a modest sell-off.

Starbucks is finally seeing meaningful customer traffic growth at its stores. But the coffee chain's turnaround is coming at a steep cost to its profitability.

National Tax Reports has published a new guide explaining how much Social Security is taxed in 2026, helping retirees understand when benefits may become

Today, March 18, 2026, surging crude and hotter inflation rattled major U.S. indexes as the Fed holds rates steady.

As the financial markets cross the midpoint of March 2026, The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has emerged as one of the most compelling recovery stories in the consumer staples sector. After two years of grappling with unprecedented volatility in the commodities market, the confectionery giant’s stock has climbed a

As the spring of 2026 begins, the financial markets have a clear favorite in the industrial and energy sectors: Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR). The Houston-based infrastructure giant has seen its stock price skyrocket in the first quarter of the year, hitting a record-shattering all-time high of $574.02 on March

The dream of a "soft landing" for the United States economy faced a harsh reality check this week as the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its final revision for fourth-quarter 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The data revealed a staggering downward adjustment, placing growth at a mere 0.7%

The pharmaceutical giant AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) experienced a sharp decline on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, as its stock price tumbled to its lowest level since mid-2025. Shares of the Illinois-based company fell nearly 4% during the session, trading in the range of $211 to $219, a stark contrast to the

The global energy landscape shifted violently this month as Brent crude oil prices shattered the $100-per-barrel ceiling, driven by a dramatic military escalation between Iran and Israel that has effectively choked one of the world’s most vital maritime arteries. As of March 18, 2026, the energy markets remain in

The dream of a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy faced its harshest reality check yet this week as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Producer Price Index (PPI) data for February 2026. The report revealed a blistering 0.7% monthly increase in wholesale prices—more than double the

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, electing to maintain the federal funds rate at its current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. The decision reflects a central bank increasingly wary of "sticky" inflation fueled by geopolitical tensions and robust

Live cattle futures saw a pop late on Wednesday to close with 17 to 77 cent gains. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,026 head offered, with bids of $233-234....