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Republicans could still win the House in the 2026 midterm election: Scalise

The election is high stakes and will effectively determine whether Trump enters '27 as a lame duck or maintains a …

Core inflation rate hit 3.2% in March as first-quarter growth disappointed at 2%

Consumers faced escalating prices in March as the Iran war sent oil soaring and created a new level of challenges …

Gemini sets sights on derivatives expansion after winning key U.S. regulatory approval

Exchanges are leaning into products like event contracts and futures as a way to stabilize revenue that otherwise swings with …

U.S. economy rebounded in first quarter, driven by sizzling-hot business investment

Consumer spending cooled slightly in the first three months of the year.

European Central Bank keeps rates on hold in the face of inflation threat

The ECB's governing council opted to hold its benchmark deposit facility rate at 2% on Thursday.

In a tight job market, small businesses may offer opportunities for new college grads

Recent grads trying to find a foothold in today's job market may have success at a smaller company, new data …

‘The numbers don’t lie’: If I had invested my Social Security in the S&P 500 I’d have $4 million. Is the system broken?

“I do better than many citizens because I’ve contributed at the highest level.”

Caterpillar handily beat Wall Street estimates — not for the first time

The construction manufacturer reported a 38% rise in sales in its construction industries arm.

Boaz Weinstein’s activist investor Saba seizes control of UK tech fund after bitter SpaceX feud

The Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust conceded defeat to the Boaz Weinstein's activist fund on Thursday.

Inflation rate leaps to nearly 3-year high due to Iran war. Now the Fed’s hands are tied.

A key measure of inflation used by the Federal Reserve to set interest rates posted the biggest increase in March …

More than 20,000 people are taking Eli Lilly's weight loss pill Foundayo, CEO says

Eli Lilly's weight loss pill launch has been closely watched after the successful start of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill.

Scammers are targeting student-loan borrowers trying to make payments. Do this to protect yourself.

Borrowers have been contending with major changes to the program in recent years, and scammers are capitalizing on their confusion.