Anthony Sinclair

Anthony produces news stories, features and guides for Congress.net, with a focus on history and the US political system.

RTX (RTX) Trades Below Intrinsic Value On Cash Flow But Near Fair Value On Earnings Multiples

RTX Corporation (RTX) has delivered a remarkable five-year return of 169.7%, yet current valuation signals are sending a notably mixed message to investors. A Discounted Cash Flow analysis points to meaningful undervaluation, while traditional earnings-based multiples suggest the stock is priced closer to fair value. The DCF model estimates an intrinsic value near $233 per…

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Fed Governor Waller Signals Support For Rate Pause At September Meeting, Diverging From Chair Warsh

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday he is inclined to keep interest rates unchanged at the central bank’s September meeting, barring any surprise inflation data. Waller expressed confidence in current inflation trends, arguing that tariff impacts have likely been muted and higher energy prices have not significantly affected other parts of the economy. His…

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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Pushes Commercial Launch To 2027 As Stock Slides From Record Highs

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) develops constellations of low Earth orbit satellites that help telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon expand wireless coverage to remote areas beyond terrestrial tower reach. The company has launched 13 of its BlueBird satellites to date, with 12 currently operating in orbit and production advancing through BlueBird satellite 42. ASTS stock closed…

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AI Infrastructure Spending Breaks Cloud Economics And Reshapes Big Tech Power Dynamics

The economic model underpinning Big Tech’s dominance is under serious strain as artificial intelligence forces a fundamental rethinking of how these companies are valued. For years, the largest technology platforms were celebrated as asset-light businesses, generating enormous profits without the burden of heavy physical infrastructure investment. That model is now giving way to something far…

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Democrats Make Data Centers A Key Battleground Issue Ahead Of 2026 Midterms

Democrats across the country are sharpening a new political attack line, targeting Republican opponents over their support for data center development and associated tax breaks. The strategy reflects growing public concern about the energy demands, land use, and economic promises tied to the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure nationwide. In Ohio, Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod…

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Trump Signs Stopgap Funding Bill, Pushing Shutdown Deadline To December

President Trump signed the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027” into law on Wednesday, temporarily averting a government shutdown ahead of the September 30 deadline. The signing ensures federal agencies remain funded through at least December 11, carrying the government past November’s midterm elections before another funding deadline arrives. The stopgap measure cleared both chambers…

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S&P 500 (SPY) And Dow (DIA) Break Three-Day Losing Streak As Oil Steadies Near $90, MSFT, DELL, UBER, ASTS, AVGO Move Markets

U.S. stock indices finished Wednesday on a positive note after oil prices halted their advance, giving investors reason to reassess inflation risks and rate hike prospects. The S&P 500 (SPY) closed 0.5% higher, the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) added 0.2%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) gained 0.6% on the session. Dell Technologies (DELL) led…

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South Korea’s Semiconductor Exports Hit Record $46.65 Billion, Sparking Concern Over Boom’s Durability

South Korea’s semiconductor sector delivered a staggering export surge in August, pushing the country’s overall trade figures to historic levels. Semiconductor exports jumped 209% from a year earlier to a record $46.65 billion in August, accounting for 47.5% of the country’s $98.25 billion in total goods exports that month. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and…

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DHS Secretary Mullin’s Coast Guard Plane Declares Emergency After Mid-Flight Engine Failure

An engine failed aboard a US Coast Guard aircraft carrying Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, forcing an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon. The pilot of Coast Guard flight 101 radioed air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport with an urgent message, captured in a recording by ATC.com. “We just lost our right…

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