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Over the past decade, the long-standing academic case for small-cap outperformance has been repeatedly undermined by real-world market results favoring large caps. Since December 31, 2013, the S&P 500 has gained 259.7% compared to the Russell 2000’s 110.11%, according to Dow Jones Market Data. That performance gap has widened as interest rates and Treasury yields…
A 24-year-old Kansas man has been arrested and charged federally after posting explicit threats against President Donald Trump on social media ahead of a rally. Jaden J. Read was charged Saturday following a series of alarming Facebook posts made before Trump’s visit to the Wichita area last week. Read’s threats were directed at Trump during…
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) jumped 5% after four of Europe’s largest telecom carriers announced plans to explore a joint bid for satellite spectrum across the continent. Deutsche Telekom (DTEGY), Orange (ORANY), Telefónica (TEF), and Vodafone (VOD) signed a Letter of Intent to pursue Mobile Satellite Services spectrum in Europe together. AST already counts all four carriers…
GE Aerospace and RTX both report third-quarter results on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, before the opening bell, giving investors a simultaneous read on aerospace and defense demand. Because both companies release earnings the same morning, the paired results will reveal how durable aftermarket momentum and defense spending truly are heading into year-end. GE Aerospace posted…
The Philadelphia Eagles have placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after the team confirmed he is dealing with a serious blood clot condition. The team and Hurts’ agent released a joint statement confirming he has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli. While the Eagles had previously disclosed a…
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) has vowed to hold any U.S. officials responsible for limiting Ukraine’s access to Starshield fully accountable through congressional oversight. Fitzpatrick revealed he would be speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later this week about the country’s loss of access to Starshield, the military version of SpaceX’s (SPACEX) Starlink internet service. The Republican…
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has joined forces with Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone to explore a joint satellite spectrum bid targeting European markets. The partnership aims to deliver space-based cellular broadband coverage to more than 500 million mobile users across the continent. The group also plans to assess joint investment in European-operated ground infrastructure specifically…
The U.S. Army has awarded the Javelin Joint Venture a $215 million production contract for its Lightweight Command Launch Unit system. The Javelin Joint Venture is a partnership between Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), combining the capabilities of both defense giants. The Lightweight Command Launch Unit, known as the…
Women stand at the center of a growing concern about artificial intelligence and employment, with historical patterns suggesting they face disproportionate risk from automation’s latest wave. From automated telephone switches to washing machines to personal computers, American women have repeatedly seen their professional prospects reshaped by technological change in profound ways. “AI is focused on…
In the years since Donald Trump returned to the White House, a pattern of cruelties directed at immigrants has reshaped daily life across the United States. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have killed U.S. citizens, while children live in fear that their parents will not return home from school. Many immigrants who followed legal procedures…