Heartland economics professor speaks out after Federal Reserve hikes interest rates
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) – Today, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee voted to increase the federal funds rate: a short-term interest rate that banks charge other banks for overnight loans. They increased the rate from 3.75% to 4%. Households, businesses or any entity with short-term debt are likely to see a ripple effect, » Read more about: Heartland economics professor speaks out after Federal Reserve hikes interest rates »
Read More6M US jobs at risk: Report warns Trump’s immigration crackdown could hurt American workers
Just under two months before the November 3 midterm elections in the United States, a new report illuminated how US President Donald Trump’s widespread immigration crackdown could adversely impact American citizens. Concerning figures in an analysis by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) showed how the US economy could take a major hit as the current administration continues to detain and deport immigrants increasingly.
Read MoreSM Energy (SM) Stock May Trade Below Fair Value On Rising Oil Prices
SM Energy has been on a powerful run in 2026, and the surge puts a spotlight on one basic issue for anyone looking at the stock today: whether the current share price can be squared with what the business earns. Year to date, SM Energy has returned 99.5%, which raises the question of how much earnings strength and durability the market is now pricing in.
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Read MoreFed raises interest rates for first time in three years, what it means for Arkansas homebuyers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter of a percentage point, its first rate increase in three years, as policymakers continue working to bring down stubborn inflation. The Fed’s benchmark rate now sits in a target range of 3.75% to 4%. For people shopping for a home,
Read MoreAMD stock crosses $1 trillion market cap for first time
Advanced Micro Devices crossed $1 trillion in market capitalization for the first time on Monday, as its stock hit a record intraday high of $613.92 on the strength of a five-day rally tied to AI chip demand.
AMD stock climbed as much as 10% on the day,
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Read MoreThe Burst
In 35 Days, The Stock Market Will…
Some forecasters are more famous and some are infamous. Martin Armstrong may well fall more into the latter than the former category. He is the creator of the Economic Confidence Model and has a storied past, including battling the government.
As the narrative goes, Martin built a software that could accurately identify major market trends and turning points,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
1 Trillion Reasons to Buy Costco?
Costco (NASDAQ:COST) has seen enormous success with its membership-driven wholesale approach to retail shopping.
Listed as the third-largest retailer in the world behind only Walmart and Amazon, Costco is an increasingly popular option among cost-conscious shoppers looking to stretch their household budgets by buying in bulk at low prices.
Famously,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Could This Stock Be the Jewel of Your Portfolio?
In a stock market where technology stocks grab so much attention, a jewelry stock may easily go under the radar. But Signet Jewelers (SIG) has dazzled in more ways than one as you’re about to see.
From its humble Bermudian beginnings in 1950, Signet has grown to about 3,600 jewelry stores and holds the title of the world’s biggest diamond retailer.
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