“Politics isn’t wagging the tail – it’s shaking the entire dog.” These strong words from one wealth manager to CNBC last week capture a hectic first half of trading. They also set the stage for an uncertain second half, where “geoeconomics” looks set to remain a dominant market force. This week, expect attention to…
“Politics isn’t wagging the tail – it’s shaking the entire dog.” These strong words from one wealth manager to CNBC last week capture a hectic first half of trading. They also set the stage for an uncertain second half, where “geoeconomics” looks set to remain a dominant market force. This week, expect attention to…
France views Eutelsat as a strategic asset in the EU’s push for technological sovereignty. Benoit Tessier | AFP via Getty Images For years, France’s Eutelsat has been trying to build a European alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband service. The company merged with British satellite venture OneWeb in 2023, consolidating the region’s satellite communications…
A sign sits in front of a McDonald’s restaurant on May 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images The S&P 500 rose to a fresh record on Friday, but macro uncertainties persist. Investors may want to consider dividend-paying stocks as a way to enhance returns in the event of choppy markets. Tracking…
After years of living in San Francisco, California natives Malana Moberg, 59, and Roland Salvato, 64, were ready for a change. Salvato had spent approximately 30 years working as a project manager, while Moberg worked as a marketing consultant. After a stint running their own company, The RoMa Group, they decided to the countryside to…
It’s not uncommon for Americans to feel like they’re not saving enough for retirement — no matter their age or income level. But earning a higher salary can help you save more, as long as you increase your contributions along with your income. So it may not be surprising that workers with higher incomes tend…
In the ever-swirling vortex of Middle Eastern geopolitics, few trilogies are as volatile, polarizing, and captivating as the relationship between Iran, Israel, and former U.S. President Donald Trump. These three forces—two long-time regional adversaries and one reality TV star-turned-political juggernaut—have created a combustible mix of ideology, strategy, and personal ambition. Their interactions, policies, and provocations…
As protests erupted across Los Angeles and other U.S. cities in response to police brutality and racial injustice, questions have resurfaced about the powers a president holds during times of civil unrest. During the height of the George Floyd protests in 2020, then-President Donald Trump hinted at deploying the U.S. military to quell the unrest….
In a significant development amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, former U.S. President Donald Trump has lauded the recent large-scale prisoner exchange between the two nations, suggesting it could be a precursor to a broader peace initiative. A Historic Exchange On May 23, 2025, Russia and Ukraine conducted their most extensive prisoner swap since the war’s…
Potential Breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine Conflict as Trump Announces Ceasefire Talks In a major development concerning the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had completed a two-hour phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Trump, the discussion went “very well” and has laid the groundwork for immediate negotiations between…
