Summary: Mortgage rates hold steady with 30-year fixed at 6.59% and 15-year fixed at 5.81%
Today’s mortgage rates have slightly increased, with the average 30-year fixed rate at 6.59% and the 15-year fixed rate at
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US job growth exceeds forecasts, may delay Fed interest-rate cut; global economy faces challenges.
Fresh US jobs figures suggest the Federal Reserve may delay an interest-rate cut, with job growth exceeding forecasts in June.
Quantum-Si prices direct offering of common stock at $1.67, totaling $50 million
Quantum-Si (QSI) has entered into a securities purchase agreement for the sale of 29,940,119 shares of common stock at $1.67
Scaramucci predicts fading trend of companies adopting crypto treasuries, suggesting buying Bitcoin directly.
Anthony Scaramucci of SkyBridge Capital predicts the trend of public companies adopting crypto treasury strategies will not last. Investors may
Megabill passed, leading to increase in short-term Treasury bill supply, concerns about reliance on short-term funding
President Trump’s plan for tax and spending cuts has been passed, leading to a flood of short-term Treasury bills to
Tax bill provides significant benefits to wealthier households, while middle-income families also see tax relief.
The White House and Republican leaders promote the bill, highlighting wins for everyday Americans, including improvements to the standard deduction,
President Trump signs the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) into law, impacting finances
President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) into law, impacting millions of Americans’ finances. The bill includes
OPEC+ may boost oil production by over 500,000 barrels per day in August
OPEC+ is considering a faster oil production increase at a virtual meeting, possibly boosting supplies by over 500,000 barrels per
AT&T to speed up fiber infrastructure build after GOP bill passes, aiming to boost innovation.
AT&T plans to accelerate fiber infrastructure build following Congress passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Investment to increase by
GMS acquired by SRS Distribution, a division of Home Depot, resulting in 13% stock increase.
GMS, a building products distributor, was acquired by a division of SRS Distribution, a subsidiary of Home Depot, after a
President Trump's bill could lead to a bull run for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” passing the Senate could create tailwinds for Bitcoin and digital assets. While the bill
Dollar gains after strong NFP report, pressure on Fed to cut rates reduced
The dollar gained ground on 3 July after a strong NFP report, causing gold to retreat. Total nonfarm for May
Costco's unusual options activity presents income investors with strong opportunity.
Happy Fourth of July to all Barchart readers! This weekend, I discuss unusual options activity in one of my favorite
Bitwise CIO bullish on Robinhood's move to enable continuous trading with blockchain tools.
Top analyst correctly predicted market rally and is bullish on rising tech stock. Robinhood unveils tokenized U.S. stocks and private-company
Tesla's Q2 sales dropped 13.5%, facing competition and attributed to lack of affordable options
Tesla’s second-quarter sales dropped 13.5% year-over-year, selling 384,122 cars. US and European sales declined despite overall EV market growth. Chinese
Bank of Italy flags US, UK, Switzerland, and Russia for lenders' systemic risk
The Bank of Italy identified the US, UK, Switzerland, and Russia as countries with significant exposure for Italian banks. Data
Quant hedge funds outperformed in volatile markets, with computer-driven traders thriving and adapting
The first half of 2025 saw Treasury market reversals and trade threats causing Wall Street upheaval. Despite market volatility, systematic
Pizzeria chain Orto Pizza expands in Northern Ireland with new Belfast restaurant and production facility
Northern Ireland’s Orto Pizza invests £1.2m in new Belfast restaurant and production facility in Moneyreagh. Collaboration between French Village and
Stock futures fell as trade tension rises before tariff deadline, markets cautious
US stock futures fell as trade partners pushed for concessions before a July 9 deadline. European Union carmakers and capitals
High-net-worth families use strategies like financial education and long-term investing to build wealth.
High-net-worth families are using their wealth to grow an even larger net worth, ensuring they can pass down wealth for
GelreGroen JV secures contract with Rijkswaterstaat for Dutch highway project, emphasizing sustainability
Rijkswaterstaat secures a major contract with GelreGroen JV for a highway project in the Netherlands, involving HOCHTIEF, John Laing, Dura
Oracle Insurance receives investment from Abry Partners, a US private equity firm.
Oracle Insurance Risk Management Services (Oracle RMS) in Canada secures investment from US-based private equity firm Abry Partners. Specifics undisclosed.
China imposes anti-dumping duties on EU brandy, some companies exempt
China’s Ministry of Commerce will impose anti-dumping duties on EU brandy imports, ranging from 27.7%-34.9%. Three companies, including Pernod Ricard
Gen Z is moving away from alcohol, but spirits industry sees opportunity in personalized products
Research suggests Gen Z is moving away from alcohol, but industry players like Diageo believe they can win them over
Analysts expect 29.2% increase in adjusted EPS for KLA Corporation in Q4 2025
KLA Corporation, with a market cap of $122.3 billion, is a leading OEM specializing in process diagnostics and yield management