Pawn shops across America reveal the true state of the US economy — and it’s as dire as you think. Is Trump’s hot stock market detached from reality?
A woman looks into a pawnbroker shop window that is filled with watches and jewelry on a city street.
Whether it’s a wedding ring traded in for a short-term loan or a family heirloom exchanged to cover a utility bill, more Americans are turning personal belongings into quick cash.
Read MoreBroadridge Completes Acquisition of CQG, Unlocking Globally Connected, Multi-Asset Trading Solutions
Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), announced today that it has completed its acquisition of CQG, a leading global provider of futures and options trading, execution …
Read MoreS&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures edge higher after strong April gains
US stock futures moved slightly higher on Friday morning, extending momentum from a strong rally that sent major indexes to fresh record highs and wrapped up a standout April for equities, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.
Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) rose about 0.2%,
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Read MoreWhat is TrumpIRA.gov? Trump unveils plan for new retirement website
(NewsNation) — President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at expanding access to retirement plans for millions of workers whose employers don’t offer one.
The order directs the Treasury Department to create a new website, TrumpIRA.gov, to help workers find and enroll in private-sector Individual Retirement Accounts,
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Read MoreStock Market Investors Just Got an Urgent Warning From Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.29%) staged a remarkable recovery in recent weeks. After trading 9% below its peak in late March, the index has already recouped its losses and returned to record highs, reflecting expectations that the U.S. will soon reach a resolution with Iran.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Wall Street Might Be Sleeping on Nvidia, But Not for Long
Nvidia’s stock has taken a notable dip in 2025, falling roughly 14% year-to-date. That slide has little to do with the company’s financials and everything to do with factors outside its control.
Fresh U.S. export restrictions on advanced chips, escalating trade war tensions, and worries that the boom in AI spending might cool off have all weighed on investor sentiment.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is It Finally Time to Buy Walgreens?
Walk into just about any town in America, and chances are you’ll spot a Walgreens. The pharmacy chain is one of the most ubiquitous retail brands in the country, with over 8,000 locations across the U.S. alone.
But while its storefronts are everywhere, the same can’t be said for investor confidence in its stock.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
How High Can eBay Go?
The e-commerce sector is enjoying an unprecedented rise. Customers appreciate the convenience that online retail provides, lending popularity to the sector. This is why global e-commerce revenue is projected to show an annual growth rate of 9.5% to a projected market volume of $6.48 trillion by 2029.
While the sector expands,