Lowe's Store Card Offers Discounts and Financing Options
The MyLowe's Rewards Credit Card provides a 5% discount on purchases and promotional financing. It is a closed-loop card usable only at Lowe's.
Mortgage Rates Drop Following Trump Proposals
Mortgage rates fell after President Trump announced two home affordability initiatives, including a ban on large investors in single-family real estate and a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase plan.
Pfizer Enters AI Partnership with Boltz Following UBS Neutral Rating
Pfizer announced a strategic AI collaboration with Boltz to accelerate drug discovery, after UBS initiated coverage with a Neutral rating citing revenue uncertainty.
US Oil Push in Venezuela Challenges OPEC Market Control
US efforts to control Venezuela's vast oil reserves could shift global energy power, with OPEC facing pressure from rising American production and potential Venezuelan recovery.
Bitcoin Market Shows Signs of Mid-Cycle Reset After ETF Selloff
Bitcoin's recent price action and ETF data indicate a mid-cycle reset, with selling pressure easing and long-term holders absorbing supply as the market stabilizes around $88,000-$92,000.
Retirement Researcher Bill Bengen Says Early Retirees May Be Too Frugal
Bill Bengen, creator of the 4% rule, suggests early retirees might be living more frugally than needed, advising them to consider economic conditions and flexibility rather than sticking rigidly to a percentage.
Cantor Fitzgerald Adjusts VICI Price Target Amid REIT Sector Outlook
Cantor Fitzgerald lowered VICI Properties' price target to $33 from $35 on January 5, maintaining an Overweight rating. The firm cited a supportive macro backdrop and M&A momentum for potential sector improvement in 2026.
UPS Dividend Concerns Addressed as Analyst Raises Target
Bernstein analyst David Vernon raised UPS price target to $125, citing overblown dividend concerns. UPS shares fell 20% in 2025, pushing yield to 6% and payout ratio to 98%. Company reaffirmed dividend commitment in November statement.
Pennymac Leads FHA Lending with Mixed Cost Ratings
Pennymac is the largest FHA lender in the U.S., offering various loan products but with higher-than-median fees in 2024. It provides online tools and resources for borrowers.
Nvidia Aims for 7 Trillion Market Cap Amid Production Shifts and China Return
Nvidia is boosting production capacity and may resume China shipments, potentially driving its market cap to $7 trillion by 2026 as AI spending grows.
Markets Close Higher Amid Fed Subpoena Concerns and Trump Rate Cap Threat
US stocks recovered from early losses to close higher Monday, with the S&P 500 hitting a record. Gains came despite pressure from Fed subpoena news and Trump's credit card rate cap threat. Data storage, chip makers, and mining stocks led advances.
Envirotech Vehicles Stock Soars on Merger and Contract News
Envirotech Vehicles shares surged over 300% Monday after signing a letter of intent to merge with Azio AI and Azio securing a $107 million government contract.
Alibaba Stock Rises Following China's AI Manufacturing Plan
Alibaba shares surged after China announced an 'AI+ Manufacturing' initiative to fund startups and accelerate AI adoption in factories, with Alibaba Cloud positioned to benefit.
Investors Show Strong Confidence in AI as 2026 Approaches
A report reveals 93% of AI investors plan to maintain or increase investments in 2026, with companies like Emcor seeing growth from data center demand.
US Stocks Reach New Highs Amid Federal Reserve Investigation
US stock indexes closed at record levels on Monday despite a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Gold and silver surged, while bank stocks fell after Trump's warning on credit card rates.