MARKETS

Uber beat Q2 profit forecasts on a surge in trips and deliveries, yet shares fell. Here’s why a narrow beat changed the story for weary investors.

Citadel Securities calls an end to the summer stock reset and says it’s time to buy. Here’s what a ‘technical reset’ really means — and who benefits.

SpaceX’s first earnings report arrives Aug. 3, but the numbers aren’t the point. Musk’s commentary, transparency, and market volatility will drive the reaction.

How Tim Cook’s refusal to diversify kept Apple phenomenally profitable and defined his legacy. A data-driven analysis of focus, stakeholder pressure, and the future of Apple.

Social Security’s funding crisis is the elephant, but the overlooked mouse is how delayed claims to 70 magnify every COLA. Here’s the math and what it means.

Third-party passport renewal sites outrank the official State Department portal in search, driving $185 payments to private firms. We explain how the fee trap works and what consumers can actually do about it.

A 62-year-old widow can claim survivor benefits now, but at a permanent reduction. We break down the math, the trade-offs, and the overlooked strategy that could change her decision.

A surging dollar should cool inflation by cutting import costs. But pass-through is broken, services are sticky, and Warsh’s policy toolkit is missing a key lever. Analysis.

How a logo debate forced Cracker Barrel to choose between loyal diners and rebranding, leading to the CEO’s ouster. Analysis of the strategy clash and what comes next.

A retiree with $2.3M is told no withdrawal plan needed — just a proprietary hedge strategy. We analyze the costs, risks, and what to ask before signing.