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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he will remain in his role until he judges it is appropriate to step down, and that his choice to stay reflects concern about a string of legal challenges to the Fed. He warned those actions risk undermining the central bank's capacity to conduct monetary policy independently of political pressures and empha…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will remain a member of the central bank's Board of Governors after his term as chair ends on May 15. Speaking at a press conference after the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Powell said he will continue as a governor for an undetermined period, intends to keep a low profile, will not a…
President Donald Trump said he discussed the possibility of a limited ceasefire in Ukraine during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin had reported that the two leaders spoke about a temporary ceasefire to coincide with next month's anniversary of the end of World War Two. Trump also said Putin offered to assi…
Materialise (MTLS) is a $310M market-cap provider of 3D printing software, medical devices, and manufacturing services. With the medical segment showing secular tailwinds (surgical simulation, custom orthotics, patient-specific devices) and a neutral-to-bullish technical setup, we see a high-probability swing trade. Entry $5.25, target $6.50 (mid-t…
U.S. equity benchmarks finished lower as a sharp rise in crude oil, linked to reports of planned disruptions to Iranian port traffic, amplified inflation concerns. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in a decision described as its most divided since 1992, and investors prepared for key earnings from several megacap technology companies d…
Lemonade plunged to $57.47 on heavy volume after a broader growth-stock sell-off. Fundamentals — 30%+ premium growth, accelerating in-force premiums, and management guidance showing robust top-line expansion — argue for buying the dip. This is a tactical long: entry $57.47, stop $50.00, target $85.00, horizon mid term (45 trading days).
Airlines have continued to alter networks in response to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Several Middle Eastern carriers have increased capacity recently after earlier disruptions, while many non-Gulf carriers maintain suspended services or reroute Europe-Asia traffic away from the region. The following reports airline-by-airline changes, listed al…
Avis Budget Group Inc. reported dramatic share price swings after Pentwater Capital Management disclosed a large stake and later sold 4.3 million shares. CEO Brian Choi identified those sales as the likely trigger for a steep decline in the company’s stock and indicated the firm may pursue options, citing possible Securities and Exchange Commission…
PayPal's stock climbed roughly 4% Wednesday afternoon after reports said the company will separate Venmo into its own standalone business unit as part of a larger corporate reorganization. The change will establish three operating segments - Venmo on its own, a PayPal-branded merchant-and-consumer arm, and a payment services division encompassing B…
Summary: Russia's economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter, the first quarterly decline since early 2023, according to preliminary Economy Ministry data. Officials and analysts attributed the drop to a mix of tight monetary conditions, higher taxes, adverse weather for construction, labour shortages and a strong rouble. The performance promp…
Phillips 66 reported an adjusted profit for the first quarter after stronger refining margins, higher utilization and commercial upside helped the company move from a large refining loss a year earlier to a profitable quarter, despite significant mark-to-market losses on hedges caused by rising commodity prices.
Traders continued to price in no interest-rate cuts this year and likely not until well into the next year after the Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged at the April policy meeting. The decision included three public dissents opposing the central bank's signaling of an 'easing bias,' while market-implied odds of cuts were largely erased …
A draft of SpaceX’s initial public offering prospectus indicates Starlink’s average revenue per subscriber dropped 18% to $81 per month from 2023 to 2025 even as its consumer subscriber base increased fourfold. The company attributes the decline to lower-priced plans and geographic expansion outside North America and expects ARPU to keep falling in…
On April 29 the Federal Reserve elected to keep its policy rate at 3.50%-3.75% in an 8-4 vote. The statement shifted its language to note that inflation is elevated in part because of higher global energy prices and flagged heightened uncertainty stemming from developments in the Middle East. Three regional presidents opposed inclusion of an easing…
The Federal Reserve left its policy rate at 3.50%-3.75% for the third consecutive meeting. The decision featured four dissenting votes - the most since September 1992 - as officials wrestled with higher headline inflation linked to surging oil prices and a labor market described as 'low hire, low fire.' Attention now turns to Chair Jerome Powell's …
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy suggested that a small passenger fee might provide a reliable mechanism to fund ongoing modernization of the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control system. Speaking at an event hosted by American Airlines, Duffy said such a fee would offer an alternative funding pathway when congressional acti…
John B. Williams, a member of the Board of Directors at Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ:ASB), has completed a sale of company stock totaling $112,700. The transaction took place on April 28, 2026, marking a notable movement in insider holdings for one of the firm's directors.The sale consisted of 4,000 shares of common stock, which were transacted at …
Stocks moved unevenly on Wednesday as company-specific news and quarterly updates drove sharp gains in some names and steep declines in others. Mega-cap technology and payments firms such as Intel and Visa led the advances, while several large- and mid-cap companies, including Teradyne and GE Healthcare units, weighed on indices. The day’s action p…
Traders face a dense schedule of U.S. economic releases on Thursday, April 30, 2026, led by the advance Gross Domestic Product report, Initial Jobless Claims and the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index. The suite of data arriving at 8:30 AM ET will illuminate growth, employment and inflation trends, while later releases including the…
NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $10.0 million for Q1 2026, slightly down from $10.6 million a year earlier. The company highlighted strong growth in construction loans within key regional markets, with construction loan commitments increasing 37.8% over the prior year. Asset quality remains excellent with no non-performing …
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on Tuesday that pursuing a merger with a smaller carrier may not justify the effort involved, while restating his ambition for a potential combination with American Airlines. Kirby emphasized the operational and management strain of integrating a small airline, declined to comment on speculation about JetBlue, a…
The Kremlin said Russia will continue participating in OPEC+ after the United Arab Emirates announced it would leave the grouping, expressing hope the producer alliance can continue functioning despite heightened tensions in energy markets. Russian officials cautioned that uncoordinated policy following the UAE’s departure could lead to increased p…
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is set to leave the Middle East in the coming days to return to the United States, ending a roughly 10-month deployment that involved about 4,500 sailors. Its exit will reduce the U.S. carrier force in the region while two other carriers continue operations, including enforcement of a blockade aimed at vessel…
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ exposes a widening strategic and personal rupture with Saudi Arabia, driven by disputes over output quotas, differing regional policies and heightened security concerns following recent conflict involving Iran. UAE officials frame the move as a recalibration of national interests and capaci…
EU regulators have issued preliminary charges under the Digital Services Act against Meta Platforms, saying Facebook and Instagram failed to sufficiently prevent children under 13 from accessing the services. The move follows a two-year probe by the European Commission. Meta disputes the findings and says it will respond and announce further measur…
