The stock market is about to open, and investors need to be prepared for what's coming. Here are the top 5 things you need to know before the market opens on Monday. So, what's the big news? Well, the Federal Reserve is set to make a crucial decision on interest rates, which could have a significan
As the US Coast Guard investigatory hearing begins to unravel the mysteries of the Titan submersible's implosion, questions about the catastrophic event continue to linger. On June 18, 2023, the submersible, carrying a team of five adventurers to the Titanic wreck site, imploded thousands of feet be
Earth is about to gain a new celestial neighbor, a small asteroid named 2024 PT5, which will enter the planet's orbit for a brief period of about two months. Starting from September 29, this "mini-moon" will make a single orbit around Earth before moving on to other regions of the solar system. Let'
As the threat of quantum computing looms, Microsoft has taken a crucial step in securing its core cryptographic library, SymCrypt, with two new encryption algorithms designed to withstand attacks from these powerful machines. But how vulnerable are our current encryption methods, and what does the f
As the clock struck 1:59 a.m. on a sunny Sunday morning, a 58-year-old man named Ryan Wesley Routh settled in for a long wait. Armed with a rifle and a scope, he lay in wait near the tree line of a golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. His target: none other than the former president, Donald Trum
When it comes to investing in dividend-paying stocks, many investors focus on the yield without considering the larger picture. Two stocks that buck this trend, and offer a compelling investment opportunity, are Alphabet (GOOG) and Caterpillar (CAT). Both companies have a long history of increasing
Israel has long been on high alert for potential missile attacks from neighboring countries, but the recent strike by the Yemen-based Houthi rebels has raised concerns about the region's escalating tensions. The attack, which landed in central Israel, was the first time a missile fired by the group
The recent equity rotations have been painting a grim picture for the US economic growth outlook. Goldman Sachs' Chief US Equity Strategist David Kostin and his team have downgraded their growth outlook, citing disappointing labor market reports and a shift in the Federal Reserve's focus from inflat
In a year where the predictions were spot on, the Primetime Emmys ceremony was filled with unexpected twists and surprises. The coveted award for best comedy went to "Hacks," stealing the spotlight from the heavily favored "The Bear." But what made this upset so shocking? Was it the show's ability t
The notion that the US education system has conditioned Americans to accept socialism is a pressing concern. Just two decades ago, the idea of a presidential candidate proposing socialist policies would have been a political liability. However, today, it's not uncommon for politicians to advocate fo
