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Trump Account signups reach 7 million — Bessent says it's 'the most successful launch in government history'

About 7 million American children have been signed up for Trump Accounts, according to a new tally from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.…

Netanyahu, Zelenskyy come to DC for Graham's funeral, meetings with Trump amid wars

The funeral for Sen. Lindsey Graham is bringing world leaders to Washington at a time when many are eager to meet with President Donald Trump amid wars.…

Micron and other chip stocks fall as China steals the spotlight

CXMT had a strong public debut in Shanghai, and now investors are weighing the prospect of a manufacturing breakthrough that could make China’s chip industry mo…

Comey asks judge to dismiss Trump 'seashells' case citing lack of 'true threat'

Ex-FBI Director James Comey is charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump by posting an Instagram photo of seashells forming the message "86 47."…

Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve Just Issued an 11-Word Warning to Wall Street. Here's What History Says Comes Next.

The Fed's latest minutes contain an 11-word warning that could spell trouble for today's debt-fueled AI rally.…

Sam Altman to meet with Trump administration, Senators this week. Here's what he plans to say

Altman will preview the capabilities of the company's upcoming family of AI models and answer questions about cybersecurity and open-weight models.…

XLV vs IYH: Which Healthcare ETF Wins on Cost and Yield?

State Street's fund charges just 0.08% annually versus 0.38% for iShares, but the broader portfolio offers 100 holdings versus 60.…

Strategist’s mathematical formula for Trump’s ‘TACOs’ borne out by weekend ceasefire

It appears the White House was beginning to feel the pressure of rising bond yields and falling stock prices.…

Navigating the Fed’s next move? Why these trades may be an investor’s best weapon.

Citigroup strategists suggest protecting from jitters over a potentially more hawkish Federal Reserve via small-caps.…

‘I feel lucky’: I’m 71 and inherited $20,000. What should I do with this money?

“I have an IRA, a high-yield savings account, four CDs and checking and savings accounts.”…

There's Now an 82% Chance of a Fed Rate Hike by mid-September -- Here's Why

The Federal Open Market Committee's interest rate decision is about far more than just energy prices.…

Treasury yields tumble as Middle East tensions ease

U.S. Treasury yields dipped Monday after the U.S. and Iran paused hostilities, driving oil prices lower.…

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Faces a Committee Where 9 of 19 Members Are Signaling Higher Interest Rates This Year

A split Fed and an unclear interest rate policy path aren't good for stocks.…

Why Trump's new tariff blitz is very different this time round

President Trump on Friday launched a fresh round of tariffs targeting 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, and the U.K.…

China industrial profit growth slows again in June as retreating oil prices sap earnings lift

Corporate earnings have staged one of the strongest turnarounds in the economy this year, swinging from barely positive growth in 2025 to double-digit gains.…

An $85 Billion Chinese DRAM Rival Starts Trading Monday. Here's What It Means for Micron.

China's memory champion just raised $8.5 billion to chase the AI memory boom.…

Here's What Markets Are Now Saying About Fed Rate Hikes This Year

Both the futures market and the bond market expect multiple rate hikes by the end of this year.…

China memory chipmaker CXMT skyrockets 470% in Shanghai debut

The Hefei-based company raised 57.92 billion yuan ($8.6 billion) after pricing its IPO at 8.66 yuan per share.…

Singapore tightens monetary policy as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk

Unlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currenc…

AT&T Beat on Earnings, Announced a $10 Billion Buyback, and Still Trades at 8 Times Earnings With a 4.6% Yield.

The telecom already has a plan for every dollar of its massive free cash flow stream -- and investors should love it.…

Oil prices sink, stock futures rally as U.S. and Iran pause attacks, Wall Street awaits busy week

U.S. stock-index futures rallied and oil prices tumbled on Sunday as the U.S. and Iran took a pause from fighting, and as Wall Street gears up for the Fed’s mee…

VWO vs SPGM: What Are the Key Differences Between These Two Popular ETFs?

SPGM delivered stronger 1-year returns and lower volatility, while VWO offers cheaper fees and higher dividend yield for emerging market exposure.…

PINK vs. XLV: How Do These Two Health Care ETFs Match Up?

PINK outperformed XLV by 8.7 percentage points over one year, but carries higher fees and volatility. XLV offers lower costs and a higher dividend yield for pas…

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

It's a busy week filled with Big Tech earnings, a Fed meeting and inflation data.…

Which Long-Term Treasury ETF Is Better, Schwab's SCHQ or the iShares TLT?

SCHQ's $42.5B rival TLT dominates in liquidity and assets, but the Schwab fund's lower fees and superior five-year performance may appeal to buy-and-hold invest…

3 Absurdly Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Before August

Far from "yield traps," these high-yield dividend stocks represent good value at current prices.…

Which Is the Better Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF, Corporate Bond-Focused VCSH or BSV's Treasury Emphasis?

VCSH targets corporate debt for higher yield, while BSV adds Treasury exposure for broader diversification. Both charge just 0.03% annually.…

If I Could Only Own 1 ETF Heading Into the Coming Fed Meeting, It Would Be This One

There's real uncertainty around what the Fed will do at the July meeting. Here's why it's probably best to not try to pick a side.…

Shein reveals key financials ahead of Hong Kong IPO

The retailer won approval ‌from China for its Hong Kong listing on July 10, clearing the way for a listing after failed attempts in New ⁠York and London.…

100 days until midterm election: DCCC Chair DelBene says Democrats have the momentum

Democrats see a path back to the U.S. House majority this November as President Donald Trump's approval dips.…