The benchmark process is at the core of measuring financial market performance, and seeing a single stock or asset class perform on its own offers very little information to investors unless it is benchmarked against another useful and related name or space, where the entire methodology comes into play.  Today, one specific ratio could send […]
When it comes to whether or not a seller has to be present at closing, the short answer is no. When selling a home, the seller can often close remotely or through a representative. If everything is signed in advance or via a power of attorney, their physical presence isn’t required. That said, laws and […]
Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group raised nearly $1.1 billion in its IPO, above its expected range, as investors grow increasingly attracted to cryptocurrencies. Shares of Circle Internet Group more than tripled from its opening price of $31, raising $1.1 billion. The resulting increase in market capitalization is expected to fund expansion of its USDC stablecoin, which can be […]
The biopharmaceuticals space is notorious for sudden, sharp rallies, and for precipitous sell-offs as well. The industry is crowded with names, many of which are tiny firms working toward developing a small number of drug candidates and lacking a means of achieving profitability until one or more of those products make it to market.  As […]
Several notable stocks, associated with everything from President Trump to pasta dinners, are significantly boosting their buybacks. Together, these newly announced programs add over $10 billion in fresh repurchase capacity to the stock market. While the reasons vary, the message is clear: these companies are looking to reward shareholders and potentially reduce their outstanding shares.  Below, […]
Brisbane saw the biggest dollar value rise of all Australian capitals in the past year. Picture: AAP Image/Dave Hunt Brisbane has officially joined the ranks of the world’s million-dollar house markets, with home prices soaring by the largest dollar increase among all Australian capital cities. The latest PropTrack Home Price Index, released Tuesday, has locked […]
Earnings season was a surprising success for a large portion of the S&P 500, as companies demonstrated unexpected resilience despite tariff wars, worrisome economic data, and declining sentiment. Strong reports have fueled major indices to new all-time highs, but not every industry leader is gaining ground.  Lululemon Athletica Inc. NASDAQ: LULU made the type of […]
Australia’s median home price jumped by $40,900 over the past year, as price momentum strengthened across the country off the back of this year’s interest rate cuts.   National home prices rose 0.4% in June, with values now 4.6% higher than a year ago, according to PropTrack’s latest Home Price Index.   Home-price growth has been slowing […]
Key Points Insiders are selling Carvana and may provide a headwind for its share price this year. Insiders are selling Magnite, but institutions and analysts are not. Insiders are selling Meta Platforms, but the remainder of the data suggests a new high will be set this year. Insiders sold stocks in […]
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Boomers are feeling far less optimistic than younger Americans in their financial outlook for the rest of 2025. Only 1 in 3 boomer investors reported […]