S&P 500 increases as Apple and Meta rise before earnings: Live updates

Market Update: Stocks Rise Amid Political Developments On January 22, 2026, traders on the New York Stock Exchange witnessed a positive turn in the markets as they kept an eye on various political developments and geared up for an important week filled with significant earnings reports and updates from the Federal Reserve on interest rates. […]
Opposition to DHS funding from the King and Democrats increases risk of government shutdown

Potential Government Shutdown Looms as Key Senator Withdraws Support A major negotiator from the last government shutdown has indicated he won’t back a current funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), increasing the chances of another shutdown. Senator Angus King from Maine expressed on CBS’s Face the Nation that he finds the current […]
Expansion of AI infrastructure increases wages for construction workers, says Nvidia CEO

Eddie Gabour to Discuss Bull Market on Varney & Company Eddie Gabour, a co-founder of Key Advisors Wealth Management, is set to appear on Varney & Company. He intends to explain his perspective on why he thinks the U.S. economy is moving towards a robust bull market, even as Wall Street sends out mixed signals. […]
Multiple Shifts: Bitcoin Pessimism Increases as Gold Nears $5K, Potentially Surpassing Ethereum

Simply put Bitcoin is now below $90,000, and many analysts believe it won’t reach a new all-time high before July. There’s greater optimism surrounding gold, with expectations that it will hit $5,000 before Ethereum does. The situation with the Zcash developer appears to be calming, but analysts remain cautious about the outlook. Tight price ranges […]
Capital One secures $5.15 billion agreement with Brex, quarterly profit increases due to higher interest income.

Capital One to Acquire Brex in $5.15 Billion Deal Capital One Financial has announced plans to acquire the fintech company Brex in a cash-and-stock deal worth $5.15 billion. This move seems to be influenced by their recent increase in quarterly profits, largely driven by higher interest income from credit card debt. Following the announcement, shares […]
Price increases for shoppers as Winter Storm Fern approaches

Shoppers are feeling the pinch as winter storm Fern approaches New York City and the Northeast, leading to noticeable price hikes. Many consumers across the U.S. are reporting a sharp increase in prices, especially on Amazon. The Post utilized Rufus, Amazon’s AI shopping assistant, to track these changes, revealing rapid price increases that are quite […]
DHS increases self-deportation bonus and cautions undocumented immigrants who don’t make use of this opportunity

Trump Administration’s CBP Home App Program Update As the Trump administration marks its first year in office, an important announcement was made regarding the CBP Home App program aimed at maintaining high deportation numbers. On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed plans to enhance benefits for unauthorized immigrants opting for self-deportation. This announcement, […]
Pound Sterling strengthens as UK inflation increases beyond forecasts

During Thursday’s European trading session, the British pound (GBP) saw an uptick against most major currencies, with a few exceptions. This rise followed the announcement that the UK’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) had unexpectedly increased in December. Recent data revealed that the annual inflation rate climbed to 3.4%, surpassing the anticipated 3.3% and up from […]
Trump limits Wall Street’s ability to purchase homes as investors signal potential price increases.

Trump’s Executive Order on Single-Family Home Purchases Brian Wesbury, the chief economist at First Trust Advisors LP, has shared his thoughts on whether inflation is under control and the Trump administration’s intention to allow 401(k) funds for home down payments. Investors have cautioned that restricting Wall Street’s ability to purchase single-family homes, aimed at making […]
Billy Bob Thornton halts dramatic weight increases for movie roles

Billy Bob Thornton Reflects on His Hollywood Journey Billy Bob Thornton has announced he’s moved past the extremes of his early acting career. The Oscar-winning actor shared that he’s no longer engaging in drastic weight fluctuations or self-punishment that characterized his rise to fame in the 1990s, admitting he “doesn’t feel good” about those past […]