The United States economy finds itself navigating treacherous waters as a federal government shutdown grips the nation, sparking heightened concerns about widespread economic damage. What makes this particular standoff especially perilous is the accompanying delay in the release of critical economic data. As agencies responsible for tracking the nation's financial
Washington D.C., October 1, 2025 – The United States federal government has officially entered a shutdown today, marking the first such funding lapse in nearly seven years and sending immediate ripples of uncertainty across global financial markets. The inability of Congress to pass appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a report revealed that U.S. consumer confidence dropped for a second consecutive month, hitting a five-month low amid worries over inflation and the job market.
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The global leisure and travel sector is experiencing an unprecedented resurgence, with market leaders like Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) spearheading a powerful rally. Today, September 29, 2025, Carnival Corporation announced its third-quarter 2025 financial results, shattering previous records with a net income of $1.9 billion and adjusted net income
As the clock ticks towards the September 30, 2025, funding deadline, the United States federal government finds itself perilously close to another shutdown. Congressional leaders remain deadlocked on a spending bill, with crucial negotiations underway to avert what would be the 15th partial federal government shutdown since 1981. This looming
As the clock ticks towards a potential U.S. government shutdown, a surprising calm has settled over the financial markets. Despite the looming deadline of September 30th/October 1st, both Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures have shown remarkable resilience, edging higher and signaling a market that appears to be
As the United States government stands on the precipice of another potential shutdown, global stock futures are exhibiting a mixed but cautious reaction. With the funding deadline set for Tuesday, September 30, 2025, intense negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders have defined the period, casting a shadow of
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the travel and vacation providers industry, including Sabre (NASDAQ:SABR) and its peers.
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New data released today, September 26, 2025, reveals a robust surge in US consumer spending, acting as a crucial pillar of economic resilience. However, a deeper dive into the figures indicates that this growth is disproportionately driven by the nation's wealthiest households, raising questions about economic equity and the long-term
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The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q2. Today, we are looking at travel and vacation providers stocks, starting with Sabre (NASDAQ:SABR).
The Consumer Discretionary Sector experienced a significant downturn on September 23, 2025, as automotive retail giant AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) reported a disappointing profit miss for its fiscal fourth quarter. This unexpected stumble, marking AutoZone's fifth consecutive earnings shortfall, sent immediate ripples across the market, highlighting growing concerns over corporate profitability
The U.S. economy finds itself at a critical juncture, characterized by a discernible weakening in the labor market that is now serving as a powerful catalyst for a highly anticipated shift in Federal Reserve monetary policy. Recent data paints a picture of decelerating job growth, a rising unemployment rate,
Looking back on travel and vacation providers stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) and its peers.
The U.S. labor market experienced a significant and unexpected softening throughout 2024 and early 2025, with recent benchmark revisions revealing that nearly a million fewer jobs were created than initially estimated. This dramatic recalibration of employment figures has sent ripples through financial markets and prompted a reassessment of the
In a digital landscape often characterized by rapid innovation and speculative booms, the foray of former President Donald Trump into the world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has proven to be a particularly compelling, and often turbulent, saga. Since December 2022, Trump has launched a series of "Digital Trading Cards," transforming
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back, reversing early gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious despite a softer-than-expected inflation reading.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Marriott (NASDAQ:MAR) and its peers.
