Joseph Whitmore

198 Articles

War In Iran Jolts Markets, Software Outlook

The market reaction to the war in Iran has grown sharper, pushing investors to reassess risk as oil…

Bank Lifts Stock Rating to Outperform

A leading bank raised its view on a widely held stock, moving the rating to outperform from neutral,…

Tariff Pressures Fuel Costly Small-Business Loans

As tariff bills strain cash flow for importers, a wave of lightly regulated lenders has moved in, offering…

Fed Governor Bowman Defends Policy Independence

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman stressed the importance of central bank independence as political criticism over interest rates…

VIX Ticks Up Ahead Of Earnings

The market’s main fear gauge rose early Tuesday but stayed in a range that signals steady nerves as…

High Earners Face Highest Risk Score

New data suggest that workers at the top of the pay scale may be more exposed to key…

High Court Ruling Clouds Tax Refunds

A recent state high court decision struck down a tax and left businesses asking how, and when, they…

Paramount Skydance Pursues Warner Bros. Discovery

A $110 billion bid to combine Paramount Skydance with Warner Bros. Discovery would reshape film, television, and streaming…

German Chemical Park Exposes Energy Fragility

A sprawling chemical park in eastern Germany, built up during the Cold War, has become a test case…

Dynacom Tankers Transit Hormuz Amid War

Greek shipowner George Prokopiou’s Dynacom has kept oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite an outbreak of…

Wellington Fund Climbs 1.9% In February

The firm’s flagship multistrategy Wellington fund gained 1.9% in February, lifting its year-to-date return to 2.9%. The advance…

Japan ETFs Jump After US Trade Announcement

U.S. investors rushed into Japan-focused funds on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan…

CIO Sees AI Fueling Market Gains

Hennion & Walsh Asset Management President and Chief Investment Officer Kevin Mahn outlined how artificial intelligence is shaping…

Longer Lives Push Canadians To Work Longer

Canadians are living longer, and many will need to stay in the workforce later in life. That view…

Premarket Stocks Lead Early Market Swings

Several U.S. stocks made sharp moves before the opening bell, signaling a volatile start to the trading day…