Americans Fuel 0.6% Retail Sales Boost as Holiday Spending Defies Pessimism
US retail sales climbed 0.6% in November, beating expectations as strong holiday demand and expected tax refunds bolster consumer spending resilience.
America Attracts 20% of Foreign Capital as China Reverses Investment Playbook
America claims 20% of global foreign investment as China shifts its massive trade surplus toward direct international infrastructure and industrial projects.
CES 2026 Unpacks the Hardware Revolution That Wall Street Can’t Get Enough Of
CES 2026 highlights a pivot to physical AI, accelerated chip cycles, and rising memory costs as data center demand reshapes the consumer hardware landscape.
Make Earning Your 401(k) Match a 2026 Resolution — At Any Cost
Secure your financial future in 2026 by prioritizing your employer 401(k) match. Learn how to calculate your benefit and boost your long-term savings.
Trump Targets Corporate Landlords When Zoning Laws Are The Real Problem
Corporate landlords are a convenient target, but systemic zoning and construction barriers are the true causes of the US housing supply shortage.
Dating Apps Battle Digital Cupids as AI Companions Steal Their Thunder
Dating apps face a crisis as users abandon swipe culture for AI companions, forcing industry leaders to pivot toward AI features and new international markets.
Restaurant Stocks Serve Up Hope After 2025’s Indigestion
UBS identifies a potential recovery for restaurant stocks in 2026, driven by high-income spending, though lower-income headwinds persist.
Corporate America Shells Out Seven Figures to Shield Executives from Rising Threats
Companies are drastically increasing executive security spending following recent violent threats and high-profile attacks against CEOs.
Defense Stocks Prime for Boom as Trump Rewrites Global Order
Defense contractors gain ground as geopolitical tensions and a shifting US security doctrine reshape the global investment landscape for 2026.
China’s MiniMax and Zhipu Aim to Make History With First AI Model IPOs
MiniMax and Zhipu have filed for Hong Kong IPOs, marking the first public listings for foundation model developers as global tech competition heats up.
The New Year Might Bring a Surprise Bump in Your 401(k) Contributions: Here’s How to Check Before Your First Paycheck
Review your retirement plan settings before your first paycheck to see if automatic contribution increases will affect your take-home pay this year.
