US Elections

US Elections

Home Depot rose 3.1% to lead the Dow higher after reporting results for the latest quarter that were a bit short of what analysts expected. The retailer said homeowners have been focused on smaller, less expensive home repairs while putting off bigger projects because of high interest rates.

The U.S. economy has recently weathered the worst pandemic in 100 years, the worst inflation in 40 years, and the highest interest rates in 20 years.

Kohl's experienced a trading volume spike to 208 million shares, compared to a 12 million daily average, causing a short squeeze and subsequent price crash.

Foreign investors invested a record $311.1 billion in U.S. securities in May, reversing a $14.2 billion withdrawal in April, as tariff fears eased.

"The economy has proven to be more resilient than many feared in the face of tariff threats," says Brad Peterson, who's the national portfolio adviser at Northern Trust.

The SEC teams went 8-7 in the bowl/playoff season, showing an underachievement against Big Ten teams and failing to win the national title for two straight years.

Earlier in the week, trade deals with Japan and Indonesia contributed to pushing the market to record highs, and the possibility of a deal with the European Union adds to optimism. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF reached an all-time high of 583.20, with a promising outlook for further gains. Key factors influencing the sustainability of this rally include both successful trade negotiations and the mixed results of earnings reports. Some companies, like Intel, reported losses despite exceeding revenue expectations, while others, like Deckers, had brighter earnings news, indicating a divided performance among major players.

The S&P 500 has clinched its latest all-time high of 2025, buoying sentiment across the broader markets.

Minutes before the voting period ended, the chair of the nomination committee announced the suspension of the election due to questions regarding the validity of powers of attorney.

Lindell's defiance of courtroom decorum highlights his relentless promotional strategy, even amid a serious defamation trial, demonstrating the intertwining of personal and business interests.

Democratic citizens want "to exercise in arms for the defense of their country: of 80000 men able to bear arms among them it is believed scarcely any will refuse to sign this demand."

Kaczynski accused the governing coalition of seeking to call into question the election’s results, promising supporters he will not tolerate such fraud or allow the election to be stolen.

Matt Morales is committed to making voting accessible for all eligible voters while ensuring the integrity and transparency of election processes in Santa Clara County.

The Murdochs really hate Trump. Like, there's no one who hates Trump more than the Murdochs, Carlson told his guest Clayton Morris on the latest episode of the former's show.