The $3 trillion private credit market has been considered the darling of Wall Street, taking risks that traditional banks could not. It seemed successful: mid-sized companies were able to acquire capital to grow, and investors who were willing to take risks and craved high yields, including those with retirement accounts, enjoyed consistent, large returns. Then
Investors are bracing for two important data snapshots to be released this week that could influence the timetable of the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate cut. The Fed relies on employment and inflation data to set monetary policy that influences short-term interest rates, a key concern from Main Street to Wall Street. The release of the
Whether due to pricing, proximity, or habit, many consumers become attached to a certain grocery store, making it their primary shopping destination. Over time, navigating the aisles becomes second nature, favorite brands are easy to spot, and weekly routines are built. That sense of trust is broken when a neighborhood grocery store closes, especially as
Mainstream airlines have generally fared much better than low-cost ones in the current economy. Still, American Airlines has had a particularly challenging last year. At the end of January, the Dallas-based airline posted 2025 earnings of just $111 million or 16 cents per share in a report that missed analyst expectations of 34 to 38
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Mortgage rates could move sooner than many homebuyers expect but not because of interest-rate cuts — rather because of how the Federal Reserve manages itsbalance sheet. Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Feb. 10 that the central bank’s $6.6 trillion balance sheet needs to be smaller to reduce its footprint in financial markets and give
Morgan Stanley is delivering a decisive message to investors: the bull market is broadening, and the next big move isn’t in mega-cap tech. While Chief Strategist Mike Wilson remains constructive on the “AI enabler” complex, he is signaling a major transition toward under-owned small-cap sectors. In a research note shared with TheStreet, Wilson identifies a
In its fourth-quarter earnings report, the ride-hailing giant Uber announced its intention to rapidly grow through the adoption of autonomous vehicles and expansion into other countries. And within a few days, it has announced at least three major partnerships, establishing a global footprint, while back home in the US, it continues to grapple with a
With consumer sentiment ebbing throughout 2025, many Americans have spent the last year watching their discretionary spending more carefully — an economic situation that ultimately led to fewer dollars spent at venues like amusement parks and, in some cases, bankruptcies. After posting a loss of more than $1.2 billion last December, Six Flags announced that
The US tech sector hit a speed bump this week as UBS experts lowered their view from “attractive” to “neutral”. While the broader market remains fixated on AI’s transformative potential, UBS sees the road ahead as fraught with concerns of massive infrastructure spending and the looming threat of industry adoption. Its analysts offered three big