US Politics & Business News
Political experts and commentators are increasingly skeptical that any election cycle alone can resolve the structural fractures running through American society today. A recent opinion piece in The Hill argues that midterm elections will not end political threats, heal the nation’s divisions, or restore a meaningful sense of civic civility. The core argument is straightforward:…
L3Harris Technologies (LHX) is strengthening its missile defense footprint after securing a landmark $4.7 billion contract from Lockheed Martin (LMT). Announced on September 8, 2026, the seven-year undefinitized contract award covers propulsion systems for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor, known as the MSE. The award represents L3Harris’ largest PAC-3 propulsion contract to date and…
The White House announced sweeping import bans on a range of Canadian goods, escalating an already bitter trade dispute between the two neighboring countries. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Monday targeting Canadian whey products, molasses, non-alcoholic beer, and numerous alcoholic beverages including malt beer, wines, cider, whiskies, vodka, and other spirits….
Stefany Shaheen has secured the Democratic nomination for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, defeating a crowded field of nine candidates in a hard-fought primary race. Shaheen, a health tech entrepreneur and daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, is projected to narrowly defeat state Democratic Party Vice Chair Maura Sullivan with 90% of precincts reporting, according to…
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) has delivered a standout performance in 2026, surging 26.5% year to date and far outpacing broader market benchmarks. The S&P 500 has gained just 12.2% over the same period, while Howmet’s own industry has actually declined 5.4%, making the company’s run all the more impressive. Peers GE Aerospace (GE) and RTX…
Millions of Americans approaching retirement face a common and deeply unsettling challenge: converting decades of disciplined saving into a reliable, lasting income stream. Jean Chatzky’s new book, “The Forever Paycheck,” lays out a practical framework for generating steady retirement income without depending entirely on traditional annuity products. Chatzky suggests allocating roughly 25% of a retirement…
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday targeting Canadian dairy products, motor vehicles, and alcoholic beverages, escalating the ongoing trade war between the two nations. The bans are set to take effect on September 29, with Trump signing the orders on the same day Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of American goods came…
Visa (V) took the stage at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 to present a company pressing forward across payments, software, identity, stablecoins, and agentic commerce. Chief Executive Ryan McInerney described strong U.S. spending trends, accelerating cross-border volumes, and rapid growth in value-added services as central pillars of the company’s current momentum. McInerney…
RTX Corporation (RTX) is deepening its foothold in military aviation as the U.S. Army pushes forward with plans to modernize and sustain its helicopter fleet. Through its Collins Aerospace business, RTX secured a contract worth up to $472 million to provide engineering services supporting the modernization and sustainment of the CH-47 Chinook fleet. The contract…
The Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate vote may ultimately be decided by just a few hundredths of a percentage point in inflation readings. Investors are closely watching this week’s producer and consumer price index releases as critical inputs for the Fed’s September 16 policy decision. Markets currently see the Fed leaning toward a hike, but…