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The elimination of a Dot Com-era pattern day trading rule is expanding access to margin for retail investors while simultaneously raising fresh concerns about market volatility. The original pattern day trading rule dates back to the early 2000s, introduced in the aftermath of the speculative excess that defined the Dot Com bubble and its subsequent…
British Airways has selected Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power its next generation of narrow-body aircraft, marking a major commercial win for RTX (NYSE: RTX). The UK flag carrier has committed to 33 firm orders and 30 option aircraft, all Airbus A320neo jets, with engine deliveries expected to begin in 2027. Pratt & Whitney…
Your own 401(k) contributions are always fully yours from the very first day you begin participating in the plan. However, employer contributions such as matching funds or profit-sharing dollars may be subject to a vesting schedule that determines your ownership over time. Vesting schedules can last up to six years, and any unvested employer contributions…
The satellite race is heating up fast, with Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) and AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) both competing to connect the world from orbit. Investors are weighing which of these two space pioneers offers the stronger long-term opportunity as both companies burn cash at significant scale. SpaceX dominates the global rocket launch market while scaling…
B. Riley analyst Mike Crawford has upgraded AST SpaceMobile stock, moving his rating to Buy from Hold on the satellite connectivity company. Crawford kept his price target steady at $85 per share, suggesting he sees meaningful upside from current trading levels. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has been one of the more closely watched names in the…
Lockheed Martin (LMT) is emerging as one of the clearest beneficiaries of surging global defense spending, particularly in air and missile defense. The company’s broad portfolio includes Patriot PAC-3 interceptors, THAAD, Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) and a range of other advanced missile systems targeting a long-term modernization cycle. During the first quarter of 2026, Lockheed…
A 67-year-old homeowner is sitting on $2.8 million in real estate equity across two mortgage-free properties while carrying $19,000 in credit card debt. The situation raises a common question among asset-rich retirees who find themselves facing high-interest consumer debt with limited liquid income. A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, allows homeowners to borrow…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup champion will receive a record $50 million prize, the largest winner’s payout in the tournament’s history. That figure represents an $8 million increase from the $42 million Argentina collected after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup. FIFA’s total team distribution for the 2026 tournament reaches $871 million, including a $655…
Archer Aviation (ACHR) and AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) represent two of the most closely watched high-growth aerospace technology companies competing for investor attention in 2026. Archer Aviation is pushing toward commercialization of its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, backed by significant support from major aerospace and automotive partners already embedded in its development pipeline. AST…
Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) surged on Friday after a Wall Street analyst issued an upgraded rating and pointed to a more favorable investment case for the stock. AST SpaceMobile, a developer of space-based cellular broadband services, had struggled through a rough stretch heading into the session, falling 10.6% from the prior Friday’s close through…