Starting in early 2026, the U. S. Education Department plans to resume taking money directly from the paychecks of people who haven't paid their student loans in over 9 months. This practice, called wage garnishment, was put on hold during the pandemic. The department says they will begin by sending
Drivers across the U. S. are enjoying a pleasant surprise this holiday season: cheaper gas. December has turned out to be the most affordable month for fuel prices all year. The national average for unleaded gasoline has been below $3 since December 2, hitting a low of about $2. 85 per gallon. Price
DWF Labs, a firm known for its work in cryptocurrency trading, has made a bold move by dealing in physical gold. This is unusual because most crypto companies focus on digital assets. The company recently completed its first gold trade, involving a single 25-kilogram bar. They plan to expand this op
HIVE Digital Technologies is changing the game in crypto mining. Unlike others, they aren't just chasing Bitcoin's ups and downs. They're focusing on building a strong business that can handle any market. Frank Holmes, the company's co-founder and executive chairman, shared their strategy. He highl
Ann Godbehere, a key figure at HSBC, is calling it quits. She's the senior independent director who led the hunt for a new chair. Her exit is set for the bank's 2026 annual meeting, citing personal reasons. This news comes hot on the heels of HSBC's long, drawn-out search for a new leader. The bank
In 2025, the job market was a mixed bag. Early in the year, job cuts were few, but things took a turn in the last few months. Big companies started letting go of many workers, leading to some of the highest job losses seen in years. Looking ahead to 2026, opinions vary. Some think things might bala
In 2025, the U. S. stock market had a rollercoaster year. It faced many challenges, but in the end, it ended up being a great year for investors who stayed patient. The S&P 500 index funds, which are a big part of many people's retirement savings, saw returns of over 18% by December 11. This was th
A Hungarian company has just made a bold move in the space industry. 4iG, based in Budapest, is putting $100 million into Axiom Space, a big name in the U. S. space business. This is the first time a Hungarian company has invested in a major American space firm. 4iG’s chairman, Gellért Jászai, sees
Live Nation Entertainment is making waves in the investment world. A prominent investment firm, Evercore ISI, has highlighted it as their top media pick for 2026. This optimism is fueled by several important factors. Firstly, the hunger for live events is on the rise. Concerts and shows are drawing
AMC's stock hit a new low, dropping to $1. 64. This happened even though the company had a great weekend with the new Avatar movie. The movie brought in over 4 million people and made $88 million. Most of the money came from special 3D showings. Investors are not happy. They are worried about the f
