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S&P 500 Hits New All-Time High as Earnings Season Kicks Off With Strong Bank Results

JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs all reported better-than-expected Q1 profits, sending financial stocks sharply higher.

By Michael TorresToday

Retail

America's Largest Retailers Betting Big on AI-Powered Inventory and Delivery Systems

Walmart, Target, and Costco announced a combined $12 billion investment in automated fulfillment centers over the next three years.

By Nadia OkonkwoYesterday

Labor

US Unemployment Falls to 3.4% as Service Sector Leads Robust March Job Gains

Gains across healthcare, hospitality, and finance, with average wages rising 4.1% year over year, beat all analyst forecasts.

By Lisa Huang2 days ago

Real Estate

Mortgage Rates Edge Down for Third Consecutive Week, Giving Buyers a Glimmer of Hope

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.48%, its lowest since October 2024, spurring a modest uptick in purchase applications.

By Daniel Greene3 days ago

Finance

Federal Reserve Governor Signals Possible Rate Cuts in Second Half of 2026 If Inflation Cools

Governor told the Economic Club of New York that two or three 25-basis-point cuts remain "on the table" contingent on data.

By James Whitfield3 days ago

Energy

Clean Energy Investments Reach $1.7 Trillion Globally in 2025, Outpacing Fossil Fuels for First Time

Solar, wind, and battery storage attracted the majority of capital according to BloombergNEF's annual energy transition report.

By Eric Sandoval4 days ago

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