PayPal reported a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter and issued a subdued profit forecast for 2026, underscoring mounting pressure from slowing consumer spending and intensifying competition in digital payments. The company said it expects full-year adjusted profit to decline in the low-single digit percentage to increase slightly, far below Wall Street expectations of roughly 8% growth, according
Pfizer reported fourth-quarter results that beat expectations, offering a steadier earnings picture as the company moves further away from the Covid-driven revenue surge of recent years. While demand for its pandemic-era products continues to fade, the pharmaceutical group is refocusing its strategy around pipeline development, targeted acquisitions, and large-scale cost reductions. The latest earnings update
The US economy has recently taken hits that would have stalled most developed systems. Tariffs were announced and withdrawn, then reintroduced. Trade relationships were tested. Government spending surged while policy direction changed repeatedly. But despite all that, growth stayed firm and markets kept moving higher. The US President argues that’s a sign of hidden strength.
Bitcoin fell sharply in early Saturday afternoon trading in New York, sliding below the $80,000 mark to levels last seen in April 2025, as geopolitical shocks and fragile market structure combined to accelerate losses. Geopolitical shock hits risk appetite The move extended a drawdown that has now wiped more than 30% off the value of
Micron (MU) stock has been in a strong bull run since April 2025, when it bottomed at $62. It has soared to $415, making it one of the top gainers in the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq 100. Despite this surge, the stock has more upside in 2026 as the artificial intelligence tailwinds remain. It
The crypto market crash accelerated during the weekend, with Bitcoin moving below the key support level at $80,000 for the first time in months. It was trading at $78,678 on Sunday, down sharply from its all-time high of $126,300. Ethereum price crashed to $2,400, while Binance Coin (BNB) fell to $770. The market capitalization of
European gas prices, already on a downward trend, face fresh uncertainty after heightened rhetoric between the US and Iran, fueled by statements from President Donald Trump, reignited fears over the security of the vital Strait of Hormuz—a transit point for a crucial one-fifth of the world’s seaborne LNG deliveries. LNG shipments from US terminals are
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is doing well this year and is constantly beating the broader market, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 indices. SCHD has jumped by 8.50% this year and is now hovering at its all-time high, while the S&P 500 has risen by just 1%. This article explores
Markets are closing the day grappling with a sharp mix of policy, politics, and positioning risk. Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair is forcing investors to reassess the path for rates, liquidity, and asset prices. That shift is rippling across gold, crypto, and the dollar, while geopolitical tensions, from the Panama Canal
TRON (TRX) has shown renewed bullish momentum, gaining 1.3% over the past 24 hours. This performance outpaces the broader crypto market, which remains largely flat at around 0.4%. Investors are attributing TRX’s short-term strength to a combination of strategic positioning, technical rebounds, and strong, stablecoin-driven network activity. Strategic Bitcoin accumulation plan boosts sentiment TRON founder