Download IPFS The U.S. trade deficit in goods narrowed significantly in June, reaching its lowest point since September 2023. According to data released by the Commerce Department, the goods trade gap declined by 10.8% to $86.0 billion, largely driven by a sharp drop in imports. This development is expected to[Read More…]

Download IPFS U.S. stocks ended lower on July 29, retreating from early record highs as investors shifted focus to an eventful week that includes a Federal Reserve interest rate decision, corporate earnings from major technology firms, and the July jobs report. The Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) declined 0.3%,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE: HOG) is reportedly in advanced discussions to sell a stake in its financial services division as part of a deal valued at approximately $5 billion. The potential transaction involves investment firms Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) and KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) and would[Read More…]

Download IPFS Banco BPM investor Davide Leone has weighed in on consolidation rumours, stating that any potential merger with Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) can only be considered once MPS’s takeover bid for Mediobanca concludes, expected after 8 September. Leone, speaking to ANSA, noted: “How can you know the value of[Read More…]

Download IPFS President Donald Trump’s recent trade agreement with the European Union (EU), imposing a 15 percent tariff on EU imports, including pharmaceuticals, is set to impact the global drug industry, with significant implications for investors. Indian pharmaceutical giants Cipla and Dr Reddy’s  Laboratories reported lackluster U.S. sales in the[Read More…]

Download IPFS More than $3 million in long-awaited federal education funding has been released to Green Bay and Brown County school districts, offering a measure of relief after weeks of uncertainty. The funds, tied to several Title programs, will help sustain critical services and avoid disruptive budget cuts in the[Read More…]

Download IPFS UnitedHealth Group Inc. missed analysts’ second-quarter expectations and has issued a significantly lower earnings forecast for 2025. The largest healthcare services and insurance provider in the United States cited persistent cost pressures driven by rising medical expenses. The health care company now projects adjusted earnings of at least[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The number of insurance mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the United States and Canada dropped by 8% in the first half of 2025, according to recent data from OPTIS Partners, an investment banking and consulting firm focused on the insurance sector. Despite a stronger second quarter, overall deal[Read More…]

Download IPFS US stock futures surged Monday morning following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a pivotal trade agreement with the European Union, finalized just before the August 1 deadline. The deal, which imposes a 15% tariff on most European goods entering the US, marks a significant step in stabilizing global[Read More…]

Download IPFS Gold prices held steady on Monday, balancing a surge in market optimism after a US-EU trade agreement, with anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting. Spot gold remained flat at $3,335.87 per ounce as of today, after dipping to its lowest since July 17 earlier in the[Read More…]