The US stock market, typically considered the engine of the global economy, has struggled to find its footing through the first months of 2026,
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Stock Market Crash in 2026? Bad News About President Trump's Tariffs and a Warning From the Federal Reserve Explain Why It's Possible.
In September, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned investors that stocks were expensive, but the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has since added about 3%.
Short-sellers are getting loud again — and targeting tech stocks
The number of short-seller campaigns has jumped in the last year.Spencer Platt/Getty Images Short-selling campaigns increased 55% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to
Research Shows This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security in 2026
Choosing when to claim Social Security is one of the most important decisions you make to maximize your retirement benefits. When you claim too
Social Security Is Asking Some Retirees to Pay Back Thousands – Here’s Why
Few things are more unsettling than opening a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) demanding that you repay thousands of dollars in benefits.
S&P, Dow Jones futures rise as tech leads ahead of Fed minutes
S&P and Dow futures rise as tech stocks lead premarket gains. Investors await Fed minutes and PCE inflation data this week. Nvidia, Amazon advance;
Dow Jones futures rise; Nvidia rises on big Meta deal, leads early movers
Futures rose in a still-divided stock market. An Nvidia-Meta AI deal lifted the AI chip king and hit rivals. Palo Alto tumbled on guidance.
Why Alphabet Stock Could Be the First Big Winner of the Robotaxi Race
Key Points Waymo plans to reach 1 million autonomous rides per week by the end of 2026. The company just unveiled its sixth-generation Waymo
What Trump's nomination of inflation hawk Kevin Warsh means for the Federal Reserve
Amna Nawaz: Today, President Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his pick to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. A conservative economist at
Top Savings Account Rates Today, Feb 18, 2026: Still Hitting 5.00% APY — Here's Where to Find Them
The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 2/1/2026. The base and promotional interest rate and corresponding APY for Axos ONE® Checking is