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Unprecedented Grocery Increases Since the War Began UPDATED May 18, 2026 2:50PM ET Grocery prices have surged to unprecedented levels, marking the highest increase since the onset of the war. This rise in prices has left consumers feeling the pinch… more ›

Dow Jones Futures Fall, Oil Prices Rise As Trump Says ‘Clock Is Ticking’ For Iran; Nvidia Earnings Ahead Published May 18, 2026 4:00 AM ET UPDATED 2:50PM ET In today’s financial news, Dow Jones futures have experienced a decline amid… more ›

Billionaire Jim Thompson’s daughter now runs his company Published May 18, 2026 3:55AM ET UPDATED 2:45PM ET Billionaire Jim Thompson’s legacy continues through his daughter, who now leads his company with a vision all her own. As a founder, Jim… more ›

Iran war remains stuck in stalemate Published May 18, 2026 3:45AM ET UPDATED 2:45PM ET Market Update: Dow Futures and Oil Prices in Turbulent Times In a day marked by uncertainty, Dow futures have experienced a notable decline. Investors are… more ›

New York Offers Details on a Pied-à-Terre Tax: Challenges Are Expected Published 3:30AM May 18, 2026 UPDATED 2:15PM ET New York City is taking steps to implement a pied-à-terre tax, aimed at taxing the secondary homes of wealthy individuals who… more ›

US Debt is Not the Real Problem Published May 18, 2026 3:20AM ET UPDATED 2:05PM ET Washington quickly brushed off a startling milestone in a mounting problem. The news that the national debt has outpaced the economy is alarming, yet… more ›

The World Can’t Get Enough U.S. Energy Published May 18, 2026 3:15AM ET UPDATED 2:00PM ET Overseas buyers are looking to America for oil and transportation fuels, helping deplete its domestic inventories In recent months, the demand for U.S. energy… more ›

Once upon a time, earning £100,000 was an aspirational benchmark, a sure sign of financial success reserved for the savviest business minds or professionals at the very top of their game. This figure marks a sharp increase from just 1.2… more ›

Meta-Backed Scale AI Wins $500 Million Defense Department Deal The Pentagon awarded a $500 million contract to Meta Platforms Inc.-backed Scale AI to help sift through data and assist in decision-making, the latest step in the US military’s effort to rely… more ›

S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher After Index Posts Another Record The S&P 500 index, a major indicator of U.S. equities, has recently achieved yet another record close, signaling strong investor confidence in the market. This surge in the index has… more ›