On a recent Friday, the stock market saw a significant drop, but something unusual happened. Retail traders, or regular people trading stocks, showed up in force. They bought a ton of options, making it the busiest day ever for options trading. Over 108 million contracts were traded, which is a huge
Harvard University's investment fund, known as the endowment, hit a massive $56. 9 billion in 2025. This huge number is thanks to smart investments that paid off, even though the school faced some tough times with the government. The fund grew by nearly $4 billion in just one year, which is a lot of
New York City Public Schools are in a legal battle with the U. S. Department of Education. The federal agency cut $47 million in grants because of the city's policies on transgender students. The schools say the funding was taken away without proper notice or a hearing. The Department of Education
U. S. stock markets saw a slight rise on Thursday, with tech companies leading the charge. This uptick came after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported better-than-expected profits for the latest quarter. TSMC's Chief Financial Officer, Wendell Huang, mentioned that the demand for t
Dallas, Texas, has a new luxury addition to its shopping scene. Gianvito Rossi, a high-end shoe brand, has opened its first store in Texas at the NorthPark Center. This brand is known for its expensive shoes, which can cost thousands of dollars. Gianvito Rossi has about five boutiques in the U. S. a
Bitcoin's price is currently at a crossroads, with traders and charts pulling it in different directions. Right now, it's hovering around $111, 000. Some traders think it might drop to $95, 000, while others believe it could rise to $130, 000. This shows how uncertain people are about Bitcoin's futu
Google has introduced a handy new tool in Gmail. It's called \Help me schedule. \ It uses smart AI to help you find the best times to meet with others. This feature looks at your Google Calendar and the details in your email. Then, it suggests times when you're free to meet. Here's how it works. Yo
Some big news outlets like The New York Times, The Associated Press, and even Newsmax have decided not to sign a new document from the Pentagon. This document is about new press rules. If they don't sign, they might have to leave the Pentagon. These news organizations think the new rules are unfair
The Supreme Court is once again tackling a hot topic: religion and personal beliefs. This time, it's about whether a Christian counselor can help young people with gender identity issues. The case comes from Colorado, where a law bans so-called "conversion therapy" for minors. The counselor, Kaley
Last week, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw a massive surge in investments, pulling in over $3. 17 billion. This brought the total for the year to a staggering $48. 7 billion, already surpassing last year's record. Bitcoin funds alone accounted for $2. 6 billion, while Ethereum funds brought in $338 mi
