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This week, investors will get their latest sense of how the American consumer is grappling with the wartime inflation surge. Earnings are due from retailers like Costco and Dollar Tree, and the personal-consumption expenditures index for April is scheduled for release.

Asking for a Trend Host Brooke DiPalma previews several of the biggest stories to come throughout this week, including the latest filings regarding OpenAI's (OPAI.PVT) planned IPO, earnings out from companies like Salesforce (CRM), and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report for April inflation data. Markets will be closed this Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day Weekend holiday.

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve Chairman this week, and the most striking thing about his arrival is how little Wall Street seems to care. On CNBC’s Halftime Report Friday, one host captured the moment with a line worth holding onto: “The Fed is not the first or second or third sentence of ... Kevin Warsh Inherits a Fed That Wall Street Has Almost Stopped Talking About

Federal Realty Investment Trust stock has performed in line with the broader market over the past year, while analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects.

Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) is one of the 10 Best Performing Quantum Computing Stocks So Far in 2026. On May 16, Reuters, citing Bloomberg News, reported that Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) faces a US antitrust probe, with the Federal Trade Commission investigating its semiconductor licensing practices. The Federal Trade Commission is examining whether Arm Holdings […]

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) peaked at $126,000 in October 2025, but it didn’t last. A tariff shock and a wave of liquidations starting on October 10, pulled BTC below $105,000. Then, months of ETF outflows dragged it into the $80,000s through November and December, and by early February 2026 it had plunged to $60,000—less than half ... When Will Bitcoin Recover to Its $126,000 All-Time High?

A California retiree with a $1 million dividend portfolio earning a 5% blended yield grosses $50,000 in annual income. After federal qualified-dividend tax and California’s state income tax, that number drops sharply. California treats dividends as ordinary income at the state level, with marginal rates running from 9.3% to 13.3%. The math is what separates ... What a $1 Million Dividend Portfolio Actually Pays After Federal AND State Taxes in California

UBS is sticking with a Buy rating on FedEx Corp (NYSE:FDX, XETRA:FDX) and a price target of $445, as the company gets ready to spin off its freight business into a standalone stock next week. The freight unit, set to trade under the ticker FDXF, enters when-issued trading on May 27, with...

Retail earnings from Walmart, Home Depot, and TJX reveal a cautious consumer facing inflation, debt pressure, and economic uncertainty

The stock market is doing something that would have seemed impossible just weeks ago. Despite a global oil shock, rising inflation fears, and growing concerns the U.S. economy is drifting back toward stagflation, S&P 500 futures surged above 7,534 on Memorial Day — its highest level ever. The catalyst was reports that the Trump administration ... S&P 500 Blasts Above 7,500 as Iran Strait Deal Hopes Crush Oil Prices

Kevin Warsh takes the oath as Federal Reserve chair on Friday in a White House ceremony, only the second Fed swearing-in held at the executive mansion in nearly 40 years. The last was Ronald Reagan hosting Alan Greenspan in 1987, a tableau the Trump White House is happy to revive. The optics matter because Warsh ... Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair With Lowest Senate Votes Ever Amid Independence Concerns

The conversation about the Federal Reserve has flipped in a way that should make anyone holding long-duration assets sit up. A few months ago, the debate was about the cadence of cuts. Now, market strategists are saying the question is how long the Fed will stay on hold, and the curve has actually drifted to ... Markets Now Pricing in Rate Hikes Through 2027 as Fed Cut Expectations Evaporate

Walmart stock has traditionally outperformed during recessions.

A third of auto production in this country has disappeared since the pandemic and challenges and competition mount daily. Can the industry survive?

Deputy Head of Blackrock’s Portfolio Management Group, Mike Pyle, shares his biggest market risks with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi as the market ignores several geopolitical threats.

Dissent within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) appears to be far greater than initially believed.

Investors should circle June 17 on their calendars.

These seemingly boring dividend stocks have crushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over the last five years.

Walmart (WMT) had a rough Thursday. The stock dropped roughly 7.3% on May 21, 2026, closing at $121.34 after a cautious second-quarter outlook overshadowed otherwise solid first-quarter results, CNBC reports. The selloff dragged shares more than 10% below their 52-week high, but Morgan Stanley ...

After the Memorial Day holiday, we will see economic data on consumer prices, GDP, and home sales and prices. Marvell, American Eagle, Gap, and Autozone will also report earnings.

Earlier this week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) called for federal investigations into the environmental impact of data center construction after residents near Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Georgia facility reported discolored well water, declining water pressure and appliance damage. AOC Raises Concerns...

Walmart Inc. absorbed a $175 million blow from soaring fuel costs in its first quarter, intentionally shielding shoppers to build loyalty. However, executives warn that sustained energy inflation could force retail price hikes by the second quarter. Playing Offense On...

A consortium spearheaded by FedEx has put forward an approximately €7.8 billion (around $9.06 billion) acquisition proposal for Polish parcel locker firm InPost. The buyout proposal, initially announced in February and unanimously endorsed by InPost’s board, is anticipated to run...

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(Bloomberg) -- For all the hand-wringing over war-related inflation fears, there are signs that other drivers are having as much a bearing on longer-term borrowing costs. Most Read from BloombergTrump Says He’ll Announce Negotiated Deal With Iran ShortlyNvidia CEO Urges Super Micro to Tighten Up on ComplianceIran, US Signal Progress in Peace Talks as Issues UnresolvedTrump to Force Foreigners Seeking Green Cards to Go Home FirstRubio Sees Good News Coming on Hormuz as Iran Talks ContinueIn the U

Weak consumer sentiment and surging inflation could derail the stock market's rebound.

Economic dynamics and the new Fed chair's strong views on monetary policy have Warsh and Trump on a collision course.

Jerome Powell is out as Fed chair; Kevin Warsh is in. And Warsh's actions could be critical to what happens with stocks.

"In our view, unsustainable fiscal dynamics are compounding with a reflation story, turning a short-term problem into a long-end selloff."

Kiplinger just laid out the eligibility rules for the federal Saver’s Match, the SECURE 2.0 provision that begins in 2027 and deposits up to $1,000 a year into the retirement account of qualifying lower- and middle-income workers. Before the rules, the math. A $1,000 annual government match invested in a total stock market index fund ... Starting in 2027 the Government Will Match Up to $1,000 of Your IRA Contributions and Kiplinger Just Published the Eligibility Details