It feels like it’s been years since I wrote consecutive stories that held positive news for homebuyers. In more than a decade covering mortgages and housing markets, most of the headlines have focused on rising Read more…
US services sector activity accelerated in May, providing fresh evidence that the economy remains resilient despite elevated interest rates. ISM Services PMI rose from 53.6 to 54.6, beating expectations and marking one of the strongest Read more…
Certain furniture and mattress retailers are facing financial distress in 2026, after the industry had success in 2025. The furniture industry showed positive sales results in 2025, as the Top 100 retailers posted a 0.9% Read more…
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Watch collectors are notorious for their blathering on about the beauty Read more…
There is a big Russell index realignment this month that is expected to boost many of our fast-growing stocks that will be added to the Russell 1,000 and 2,000 indices. The Russell 2000 is closely Read more…
Many workers spend decades preparing for retirement and growing savings. What often gets less attention are the surprise expenses that can arise after leaving the workforce, and for many retirees, those costs can add up Read more…
The most dangerous tools — and the most useful ones — are often the same. A scalpel can save a life or end one, depending on the hand that holds it. The chemistry that makes Read more…
Verizon is quietly enforcing a strict policy that employees claim is causing customers to experience long lines in stores. The requirement comes as the carrier has been rolling out major operational changes in recent months Read more…
Dollar regained momentum today as two important market narratives moved in its favor simultaneously. First, investors became increasingly skeptical that a US-Iran agreement would be reached quickly, pushing oil prices higher again. Second, stronger-than-expected US Read more…
The instinct to move to cash when markets get ugly is one of the most natural impulses in investing. It also happens to be one of the most expensive ones, and Wells Fargo just published Read more…