BlackRock CEO Larry Fink recently published his annual chairman’s letter and noted the significance of America’s 250th anniversary this year, drawing a parallel to a similar milestone for the modern economy. “In July, the United States will celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. But 2026 is more than an American celebration,” Fink…
Oil prices have surged more than 40% since the start of the Iran conflict, rattling global energy markets and raising concerns that U.S. drivers could see further increases at the pump. Analysts say consumers may not have felt the full impact yet, as higher crude costs typically take weeks to…
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink discussed possible Social Security reforms that would allow more Americans to benefit from the growth in the stock market while also ensuring the program is strengthened so it can survive to serve future generations. Fink’s recently released annual chairman’s letter touched on how Social Security is “one…
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on Monday sent a letter to shareholders along with the firm’s annual report that detailed the bank’s history and its role in America’s growth as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. Moynihan noted that Bank of America’s oldest…
United Airlines is slashing flights as soaring fuel prices tied to the Iran war hit U.S. carriers, becoming the first major U.S. airline to announce a cut to capacity after weeks of industry warnings. United CEO Scott Kirby said in a staff memo released Friday that the airline will cut…
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said on Friday that she’s penciled in multiple rate cuts before the end of the year. “I’m still concerned about the job market,” Bowman, considered one of the more hawkish members of the Federal Open Market Committee, said during an interview on…
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled over the potential presence of a foreign substance, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Strides Pharma, Inc., headquartered in India, recalled about 89,592 bottles of its 100-milligram Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, the FDA said. The affected product was manufactured for Taro…
A new tax break is available this filing season for taxpayers who have car loans on vehicles that meet certain specifications. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was passed through Congress by Republicans using the reconciliation process and signed into law last year by President Donald Trump, included a provision…
Iranian strikes have cut about 17% of Doha’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, QatarEnergy’s CEO told Reuters in an interview on Thursday. Saad al-Kaabi said the disruption could result in an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threaten supplies to Europe and Asia.The CEO of the state-owned…
The CEO of Kohl’s signaled that the company isn’t planning on closing additional stores this year after it shuttered more than two dozen locations last year. Kohl’s closed 27 stores in 15 states in 2025 as the department store chain looked to get on better financial footing amid declining sales, and the…
Mortgage rates jumped this week to the highest level in nearly four months, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.22% from last week’s reading of 6.11%. The average rate on…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. government will not intervene in oil futures markets even as the administration moves to offset supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict, arguing that Washington’s response will focus on boosting physical crude availability instead. “We’re absolutely not doing that,” Bessent told FOX Business’…
The IRS released its “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2026 filing season to warn taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals about the tactics used to commit identity theft and other forms of fraud. IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said in a statement released earlier this month on “Slam the Scam Day” that…
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