MARKETS

UnitedHealth’s stock rallies after leadership cites product design changes and improved medical management. What this means for premiums and patient care.

Investors who rode the chip shortage are eyeing industrial components like bearings as the next supply-chain chokepoint. Here’s what changed and what it means.

Homes in Miami, Seattle, and other major metros are sitting on the market longer. We analyze the drivers, second-order effects, and what it means for buyers and sellers in 2026.

Evercore ISI says profit growth will outweigh AI concerns and lift the S&P 500. Analysis of ‘least loved’ large-cap stocks, historical precedent, and what it means for investors.

Financial independence isn’t reserved for the wealthy. Learn how to take control of your money by planning for sudden crises, avoiding salary dependency, and building security regardless of income.

Among big banks reporting this week, Citigroup is expected to show the biggest improvement in a key measure. But the turnaround story remains unfinished, with a steep climb to its own target.

Financial literacy hits a 10-year low: only 5% of U.S. adults pass an 8-question test. We examine the real economic toll on savings, debt, and inequality.

A homeowner’s story reveals a common insurance dispute: independent adjusters found $10,000 in storm damage after the insurer claimed only a few tiles were lost. Here’s what it means for your claim.

The AI boom generated trillions in market value from user data. A growing movement argues that individuals deserve compensation, not just access. Here’s the case for a data dividend.

A woman’s $1,460 Social Security vs. her millionaire ex-husband’s alimony refusal highlights the retirement income crisis for older women. Analysis of the gap.