The Fed said 73% of adults were doing okay financially in 2025, but job concerns, layoffs, and price pressure remained central household issues.
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The Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.50% to 3.75%, citing elevated inflation and Middle East uncertainty. Internal divisions sharpened the outlook.
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Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust (BXDC) advances $1.8 billion REIT IPO focused on AI-driven data centers, with Blackstone anchoring $200 million. Key details for income investors.
Blackstone-Backed BXDC REIT Targets $1.8 Billion IPO with $200 Million Anchor Commitment Read More »
Taiwan, tariffs, and the Strait of Hormuz are back on the table — and investors should be paying attention to more than just the headlines. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in
Trump vs. Xi: What This Week’s Summit Means for Your Portfolio Read More »
Western Digital climbed 3.8% on May 8, 2026, as investors bid up data storage companies tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure buildouts. The company, which manufactures hard disk drives and flash memory, currently pays a dividend
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Payrolls beat estimates at 115,000, but the household survey shows 226,000 fewer employed workers. Full-time jobs plunged 424,000, part-time surged 123,000, and AI-driven tech layoffs are climbing. Here’s what it means for Fed policy, Treasury yields, and portfolio positioning.
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The Morningstar US Real Estate Index has gained just 4.91% year-to-date through early May 2026, dramatically trailing the broader market’s 16.97% return. This underperformance has pushed several quality REITs to significant discounts to fair value.
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Berkshire Hathaway ended the first quarter of 2026 with a record $397.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents. That figure, disclosed in the company’s Q1 earnings report on May 3, 2026, marks a $24.4 billion
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) reported Q1 2026 earnings that beat analyst estimates and raised its full-year guidance, sending the stock up 3.07% on April 30. Revenue is now projected between $82 billion and $85 billion.
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The S&P 500 closed at a new record high on May 6, 2026, gaining 0.81% on the day and extending a rally that has produced a 12% gain in just 13 trading days. The Dow
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