Economy
Retail Sales Growth Halves in April as Higher Gas Costs Curb Spending
U.S. retail sales growth slowed significantly in April to 0.5%, down from March's 1.6%, as elevated gas prices, fueled by the Iran...
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Markets
Gold Edges Up as Investors Await U.S.-China Summit Cues
Gold prices saw a modest increase on Thursday, driven by investor caution ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Trump and...
Markets
Fund Buys Core Natural Resources Stock Despite Market Lag
Mudita Advisor has acquired a significant stake in Core Natural Resources (CNR), a move that contrasts with the company's recent market underperformance.
Stocks
Corn Futures Decline Sharply Amid Trade Uncertainty, Weak Exports
Corn futures experienced a notable downturn on Thursday, with front-month contracts falling 9 to 15 cents, influenced by scant details from the...
Finance
Saudi FinTech Stitch Raises $25M Series A for Core Banking Overhaul
Saudi Arabia-based FinTech Stitch has raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz to replace fragmented, legacy bank core...
Stocks
Hormuz Closure Threatens Brent at $150 by Summer, Morgan Stanley Warns
Morgan Stanley strategists warn that a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure into June could push Brent crude prices to $150 per barrel...
Finance
US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Eases to 6.36%, First Drop in Weeks
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan fell to 6.36% this week, marking its first decline after two...
Stocks
Newmont Ranks #38 Among Top 50 Global Mining Titans by Analyst Consensus
Newmont Corp (NEM) secured the 38th position among 50 leading stocks in the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index, based on an...
Markets
TopBuild Stock: Expert Ratings and Investment Outlook
Motley Fool analysts weigh in on TopBuild (BLD) stock, offering insights into its potential as an investment opportunity. Expert ratings and market...
Economy
China Now U.S. Peer After Trade Clash, Says Security Expert
A former national security official contends China has emerged as a peer to the U.S. following a trade conflict initiated by Trump's...
Finance
Mario Draghi: Charlemagne Prize Winner for European Economic Leadership
Mario Draghi, former ECB chief and Italian PM, awarded the Charlemagne Prize for stabilizing the Eurozone and championing European competitiveness.
Finance
PIP Payment Changes Explained by Finance Expert
Finance expert Laura Pomfret provides clarity on recent changes affecting Personal Independence Payments (PIP).