Amazon.com, Inc. has widened the reach of its quickest logistics program, rolling out Amazon Now to customers throughout the United Arab Emirates. The company announced the regional expansion on 21 October 2025, positioning the service as a way to deliver everyday necessities in as little as 15 minutes. The launch equips Amazon with a network […]
Passive investing in exchange-traded funds that mirror the S&P 500 is facing fresh skepticism, even as major U.S. equity benchmarks hover near record levels. Market participants say the approach popularly summarized as “VOO and chill” is no longer meeting the diversification needs of many clients, prompting a search for alternatives in other market segments. The shift […]
Fluence Energy Inc. experienced a sharp rise in its stock price on Friday, gaining 21.77 percent to close at $19.52 on the Nasdaq. The move placed the Arlington, Virginia-based energy-storage company among the day’s best performers, as capital flowed into firms expected to benefit from expanding artificial-intelligence infrastructure. The rally coincided with Oracle Corp.’s announcement of a […]
Authorities in Robeson County, North Carolina, report that a mass shooting at a large outdoor party just outside the town of Maxton left two people dead and seven in critical condition. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, when gunfire erupted among a crowd of more than 150 attendees. The […]
The anonymous benefactor highlighted last week by former President Donald Trump as a “patriot” willing to cover U.S. military pay during a possible federal shutdown has been identified as businessman Timothy Mellon, according to people familiar with the matter. Mellon, an heir to the storied banking dynasty founded by industrialist Andrew Mellon, pledged $130 million intended […]
The private Medicare Advantage program is projected to record its first decline in participation in more than a decade, according to plan submissions made to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Insurers estimate that enrollment will fall from 34.9 million beneficiaries in 2025 to 34 million in 2026, trimming the product’s share of the overall […]
Russian missile and drone strikes carried out overnight into Saturday left at least four people dead and another 20 wounded across Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks hit the capital, Kyiv, and the central Dnipropetrovsk region, intensifying President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s appeals for additional Western air defense assets. Casualties and Damage in Kyiv Kyiv’s police […]
More than a century and a half after the original California Gold Rush, residents are again recovering gold dust, flakes and nuggets from the state’s waterways. Low autumn water levels along rivers such as the Bear River have exposed stretches of sediment that are normally submerged, allowing a new wave of prospectors to search for […]
Interest in assets that sit outside the traditional lineup of stocks, bonds and cash is accelerating across the United States. A new nationwide survey conducted this spring by Charles Schwab shows that 45% of respondents are eager to own alternative investments, and financial advisors say exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may offer the simplest path to that […]
Washington, D.C., Oct. 25, 2025 — President Donald Trump abruptly halted trade negotiations with Canada, citing a recent television advertisement produced in Ontario that criticized U.S. tariff policy. The decision freezes discussions aimed at easing duties on Canadian steel and aluminum and could push up prices on products ranging from automobiles to household appliances, trade […]
More than four in ten U.S. workers now rely on every paycheck to meet basic expenses, according to a new survey released by Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The report indicates that escalating housing, childcare, education, and healthcare costs are eroding the capacity of Generation Z, millennials, and Generation X to save for retirement. Growing Financial […]
The idea of moving traditional retirement savings into a Roth account is often dismissed for households already paying the highest federal income tax rate. Yet tax professionals say the strategy can still serve specific goals, even when every additional dollar of income is taxed at the top marginal level. Below are the main factors investors […]