A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the Northeast of the United States, triggering blizzard warnings from New Jersey to Maine, grounding thousands of flights and cutting power to tens of thousands of customers. The system intensified overnight and into Monday morning, delivering snowfall rates of up to three inches per hour and producing wind […]
Investors searching for reliable sources of passive income often face a choice between stocks that offer high dividend yields today and those whose payouts grow steadily over time. Recent market data released on 23 February 2026 highlight two companies—Broadcom and Microsoft—that illustrate how consistent dividend growth within the technology sector can turn relatively modest current […]
Palm Beach, Fla., Feb. 22, 2026 — A 21-year-old North Carolina man was shot and killed overnight after authorities said he crossed the inner security perimeter of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort carrying a shotgun and a gas canister. The confrontation occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. Sunday, while Trump was in Washington, D.C. According […]
Truist Securities has raised its price objective for AECOM to $132 from $126 while reiterating a Buy recommendation, underscoring continued confidence in the company’s near-term prospects following stronger-than-expected fiscal first-quarter earnings. The revised target, announced on February 11, 2026, came two days after the engineering and infrastructure consulting firm posted revenue and backlog figures that exceeded […]
Maintaining the same bedtime every night may be an overlooked solution for workers who feel short on time and constantly hurried, according to time-management author Laura Vanderkam. Although many individuals rise at roughly the same hour each morning, far fewer end the day at a fixed time. Vanderkam argues that this single habit can determine […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will temporarily halt the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program and Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry service because the agency lacks full congressional funding. The suspension is set to take effect at 6 a.m. ET on Sunday, according to a senior DHS official. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said personnel […]
New York, NY – February 21, 2026 – UBS has increased its 12-month price objective for Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) to $199 from $181 and reiterated a Neutral rating ahead of the off-price retailer’s fourth-quarter earnings release scheduled for March 3. The bank cited a balanced risk–reward profile as its principal rationale, noting that […]
President Donald Trump said Saturday he has signed a proclamation authorizing a 15% tariff on virtually all foreign goods, escalating his response to a Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of his earlier levies. The announcement came less than 24 hours after the president issued an order for a 10% duty set to take […]
New York – Investment bank UBS has reduced its 12-month price objective for Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFM) to $75 from a previous $108 while reiterating a Neutral rating. The adjustment, announced on February 18, 2026, reflects expectations that the specialty grocer will face more challenging comparisons and macroeconomic pressures after benefiting from several tailwinds […]
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States will raise its blanket tariff on imported goods to 15 percent, up from the 10 percent rate he unveiled only a day earlier. The move comes less than 24 hours after the Supreme Court struck down a significant portion of the administration’s trade strategy, ruling […]
More than 40 million residents from the Mid-Atlantic to New England are under winter storm alerts as a powerful nor’easter prepares to move up the East Coast from Sunday, February 22, into Monday, February 23. Forecast models indicate the system will generate significant snowfall along the Interstate 95 corridor, accompanied by strong wind gusts and periods of coastal flooding. […]
Amazon.com has become the largest company in the United States by revenue, ending Walmart’s 13-year reign at the top of the Fortune 500. Fourth-quarter results show Amazon posting $716.9 billion in sales for 2025, slightly ahead of Walmart’s $713.2 billion. Barring unexpected revisions, Amazon will lead the annual ranking scheduled for release in June, joining […]