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Wall Street closes higher after Iran reaches out to CIA; S&P 500 rises 0.78 percent amid Strait of Hormuz standoff
US stocks closed higher March 4 after Iran signaled diplomacy talks. Nasdaq gained 1.29%, S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Dow up 0.49% as oil prices steadied.
March 5, 2026
Why Kevin Warsh is cutting corporate ties before taking the Federal Reserve’s top job
Kevin Warsh says he will resign from the United Parcel Service board if confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair. Find out what this signals for markets and policy.
February 7, 2026
Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) and Comerica (NYSE: CMA) clear final approvals for $10.9bn merger
Fifth Third and Comerica will merge to form the ninth-largest U.S. bank. Find out what the $10.9B deal means for investors, customers, and the sector.
January 14, 2026
Why the Trump administration’s strategy to defund the CFPB just hit a legal wall
A federal judge has blocked the White House from cutting CFPB funding. Find out what this means for consumer protection and regulatory independence in 2025.
December 31, 2025
Why is the Federal Reserve expected to purchase $220bn in Treasury bills over the next 12 months?
Survey respondents expect the Fed to buy $220B in T-bills over the next year. Find out what it means for liquidity, policy, and market signals.
December 31, 2025
PNC Financial clears regulatory hurdle for $4.1bn FirstBank acquisition
PNC Financial Services Group secures regulatory approval for its FirstBank acquisition, unlocking new growth in Colorado and Arizona. Explore what's next.
December 14, 2025
Why Goldman Sachs expects S&P 500 profits to cool but U.S. stocks to stay on track
Goldman Sachs expects S&P 500 Q3 earnings growth to slow to 6% but forecasts upside surprises as U.S. corporates show resilience and margin control.
October 5, 2025
Markets are calm for now — but here’s why a long U.S. shutdown could jolt Wall Street
The U.S. government shutdown has already begun. Will it rattle Wall Street or will markets remain calm as history suggests? Here’s what investors should know.
October 1, 2025
U.S. government shutdown begins: Which services stop first and who feels the pain fastest
U.S. government shutdown begins as Congress deadlocks over funding. Find out which services stop, how markets react, and what comes next.
October 1, 2025
From SanDisk to Tesla, here’s how trending stocks reacted to the Fed’s inflation message
Fed signals and strong economic data reshaped investor bets this week. See which stocks trended, how institutions reacted, and what lies ahead for markets.
September 27, 2025