Business & Finance

U.S. Education at a Crossroads: Dropout Trends, Chronic Absenteeism, and the Rising Cost of Attrition WASHINGTON, January 26, 2026 – As the 2025-2026 academic year progresses, new data reveals a complex picture of student retention in the United States. While some states report improving graduation rates, underlying challenges like chronic absenteeism, declining enrollment, and a […]

Markets Consolidate as Dow Slips, Investors Weigh Tariff Risks and Fed Path NEW YORK, January 26, 2026 – U.S. equity markets closed a volatile week with mixed results, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite held near flat. The Dow’s drop of 0.6% on Friday, January 23, contributed

Klay Thompson Notches Historic Milestones Amid Resurgent Stretch for Mavericks DALLAS, January 22, 2026 – Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson is in the midst of a vintage scoring surge, recently surpassing two major career milestones while fueling a wave of trade speculation as the NBA’s February 5 deadline approaches. The 35-year-old sharpshooter eclipsed 17,000 career

Collin Sexton Emerges as Prime Trade Target Amid Strong Bench Campaign CHARLOTTE, January 21, 2026 – Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton has solidified his role as one of the league’s most effective reserve scorers, a development that has simultaneously increased his value to his current team and his appeal on the trade market. With the

Ryanair Slashes Belgian Flights, Expands in Germany as Tax Policies Diverge DUBLIN, January 19, 2026 – Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, Ryanair, is executing a dramatic shift in its European network, punishing Belgium with severe capacity cuts while rewarding Germany with new growth. The moves, announced last week, are a direct response to opposing government tax

Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level in Over Three Years Washington, D.C., January 15, 2026 – Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest level in more than three years, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averages 6.06 percent, down from 6.16 percent last week, while the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage stands

CoreWeave Stock Climbs on Analyst Upgrades Despite Lawsuit Pressures New York, January 15, 2026 – CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) shares rose 2.7% to close at $89.80, reflecting investor optimism amid recent analyst upgrades and strategic partnerships, though concerns over lawsuits and data center delays persist. The AI infrastructure provider reported strong Q3 earnings, beating expectations,

Trump Pushes for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates NEW YORK, January 13, 2026 – President Donald Trump has revived a campaign pledge by proposing a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, aiming to save Americans tens of billions of dollars annually. The move, announced via Truth Social, has drawn immediate backlash

Ticketmaster Grapples with Outages and Legal Scrutiny Ahead of 2026 Tours New York, January 13, 2026 – Ticketmaster, the leading ticketing platform, faced widespread outages in late 2025, affecting users globally, while navigating major legal challenges from the Federal Trade Commission and consumer lawsuits. Amid these issues, the company promotes upcoming high-profile tours for artists

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady at 6.24% Amid Fed Cut Expectations Washington, DC, January 12, 2026 – Mortgage interest rates remained stable this week, with the national average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.24%, according to Bankrate’s latest survey. As the Federal Reserve considers further rate cuts in 2026, experts predict modest relief for homebuyers,