Congress Votes on Banning Elected Officials From Trading Stocks Personally

House bans new stock purchases by lawmakers but exempts private companies and Cabinet members; Senate passage faces filibuster odds and competing bills.

House bans new stock purchases by lawmakers but exempts private companies and Cabinet members; Senate passage faces filibuster odds and competing bills.

Major U.S. indices rose July 15 as wholesale inflation fell more than expected, boosting confidence and driving technology stocks higher.

The S&P 500 trades at two-decade valuation highs, with prices supported by genuine earnings growth—but market performance now hinges on sustained profit acceleration.

Synopsys stock pays no dividend, but options strategies—selling covered calls or puts—can generate premium income without competing for dividend ex-dates.

As oil prices hit $80 and financial stocks reach records, investors face opportunity and concentration risk depending on their current holdings.

The tech rally was fueled by solid corporate earnings and falling oil prices rather than geopolitical resolution, yet it occurs against a stark backdrop:...

Stock market hits records as inflation slows sharply and 86% of major companies beat earnings expectations, setting up a potential extended rally if trends hold.

Auto dealership stocks surged as investors fled semiconductor holdings, but automakers still face a severe memory-chip shortage lasting through 2028, forcing production redesigns and delayed features.

PayPal stock offers $60.50 per share under a formal offer, but retail traders and analysts project $70–82 based on stronger earnings and deal competition.

CDT Equity reported a $4.06M Q1 loss while betting $123M on an AI pharmaceutical partnership, but holds only $0.1M in cash.