The idea of a $1.5 trillion U.S. defense budget sounds abstract until you translate it into procurement lines, contract awards, and long-cycle government spending that quietly reshapes entire industries. That's where things get interesting for investors. Because when the Pentagon expands its wallet, it doesn't just buy more of the same — it reallocates toward intelligence-driven warfare, autonomous systems, and software-defined defense.
Raisin is paying savers up to $1,500 in cash bonuses with code ‘HEADSTART' just for opening and funding a new high-yield savings or CD account through its platform.
Consumers can easily relate to the impact of crude oil prices, which topped $100 on April 13 but have since fallen back. It means higher prices for gasoline and diesel.
In 2026, the market has very clearly established which stocks it believes are artificial intelligence (AI) winners and losers. Software stocks in general have taken a big toll, but some are being affected by AI-driven fears more than others.
The Russell 2000 is a stock market index that tracks the performance of approximately 2,000 small-cap companies in the United States.
One Magnificent Seven stock's gains stood out from its fellow tech giants today.
Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) and Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: FIX) look nothing alike on the surface.
March jobs data highlights sector winners -- Healthcare, Transport & Construction ETFs gain as hiring rebounds and steady demand supports growth.
Gold mining stocks were reaching for new heights in Q1 2026, but their quest got derailed as uncertainty arose about the outlook. The war in the Middle East can cause all sorts of problems for gold and gold miners, something likely to continue in Q2 2026. While an oil crisis is a short-term headwind for gold and gold miners, the long-term impact could be more positive for both.
The U.S. produces more energy than it consumes. Yet the price of oil has soared about 70% since Feb. 28 when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, according to LiteFinance.
Semis rallied with the support of tailwinds, but they reversed course when the same tailwinds turned into headwinds in Q1 2026. Semis lost most of their gains as they headed into Q2 2026 and it could have been worse if not for the prospect of something that may not be attainable. Q2 2026 is likely to see increased volatility, unless a resolution is found to the Middle East and the uncertainty hanging over semis is lifted.
Domino's Pizza is rated Buy, trading at multi-year lows despite resilient growth and a robust brand-driven moat. DPZ projects over 800 net new stores and 6% global retail sales growth in 2026, with operating income expansion and continued aggressive capital returns. Macro risks, including geopolitical conflicts, inflation, and higher-for-longer rates, pose headwinds, but DPZ's supply chain and franchise model support market share gains.