US Politics & Business News
American and Iranian officials held a three-hour meeting at the United Nations, President Trump confirmed, marking a significant moment in diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The meeting signals a potential shift in relations between Washington and Tehran, which have remained deeply strained for decades following years of sanctions and political hostility. Trump confirmed the…
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is building momentum fast, with a growing satellite constellation, imminent beta service, and a new international partnership adding fuel to its bull case. The company is targeting 45 to 60 satellites in orbit by the end of 2026, with a larger deployment already scheduled for early 2027. AST has successfully launched its…
Boeing (BA) shareholders are watching closely whether the company’s commercial airplane division can turn a profit on the jets it sells. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the commercial airplane business posted an operating margin of negative 2.7%, meaning costs exceeded sales. The jet division generates nearly half of Boeing’s total quarterly revenue, making…
Investors who believed their portfolios were well-diversified are discovering that assumption may be dangerously outdated in today’s market environment. The rise of artificial intelligence as a dominant investment theme has concentrated enormous capital into a narrow band of technology stocks, distorting traditional diversification strategies. Even investors who hold only broad index funds may find themselves…
Gavin Newsom is emerging as one of the most prominent Democratic figures actively preparing for a potential 2028 presidential campaign. The California governor has spent recent months raising his national profile, traveling across the country and engaging in high-profile political debates. Newsom has been vocal on economic policy, social issues, and Democratic strategy, positioning himself…
InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) lifted its quarterly cash dividend by 7.1%, moving the payout to 75 cents per share from the previous 70 cents. The increased dividend will take effect in the fourth quarter of 2026, with payment scheduled for Oct. 28 to shareholders of record as of Oct. 14. The hike brings the annualized dividend…
Investors scanning the aerospace and defense sector for value opportunities are weighing two prominent names: Embraer (EMBJ) and RTX Corporation (RTX). Both companies operate in a sector that has drawn significant investor attention, but a closer look at key valuation metrics reveals a clear leader between the two. Zacks Equity Research uses a combination of…
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has claimed the number one spot in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, ending Princeton University’s historic run at the top. Princeton held the number one position continuously since the 2012 edition of the rankings, making its 15-year run one of the most dominant streaks in the…
The United Nations-backed Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has issued an urgent call for stronger artificial intelligence safeguards, warning that existing protections are rapidly deteriorating. The panel delivered its findings on Monday, pressing both world leaders and major technology companies to take immediate action to implement new and more robust AI oversight measures. The…
Both Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and RTX (NYSE: RTX) raised their dividends in 2026, making this a genuinely competitive matchup for income-focused investors. Each company carries a massive order backlog, generates serious free cash flow, and benefits directly from the global rearmament cycle currently driving defense spending higher. Only one of them, however, earns the…