What happened According to its SEC filing dated May 07, 2026, Commonwealth Financial Services, LLC increased its position in First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD 0.27%) by 58,871 shares. The quarter-end value of the fund’s FIXD stake rose by $2.04 million, a figure that incorporates both trade activity and changes in market price. […]
Dollar falls despite strong headline NFP print US-Iran stalemate revives inflation concerns Investors assign a 45% chance of a 2027 Fed rate hike US CPI data (Tuesday at 12:30 GMT) key for dollar and Fed direction US Jobs Report: Not as Shiny as Headline Numbers Suggest The traded on the back foot against its major […]
Wayfair Inc. has reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to US$2,931 million from US$2,730 million and its net loss narrowing to US$105 million from US$113 million a year earlier. The smaller basic and diluted loss per share, improving from US$0.89 to US$0.80, points to gradual operating progress even as the company remains unprofitable. […]
Hinge Health logo Key Points Interested in Hinge Health Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Hinge Health beat Q1 expectations with revenue of $182 million, up 47% year over year, and raised its full-year 2026 guidance. The company also posted stronger profitability, including an 85% gross margin, $46 million in non-GAAP operating income, […]
The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS +1.32%) provides broad global exposure, whereas the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG +1.89%) targets specific growth and volatility within developing economies. Both funds offer low-cost access to non-U.S. equities, yet they serve different roles in a portfolio. While IXUS covers the entire international landscape, […]
Investing in dividend stocks can be a good plan for people who want to earn steady income from their stock holdings. High-yield dividends often come from well-established, consistently profitable companies. If you want to avoid volatile growth stocks or put your money into parts of the market that might be less exposed to a possible […]
Rhonda Graham, Sedgwick County’s Community and Economic Development Director, is driving efforts to secure the county’s selection for the federal Opportunity Zone (OZ) program, following a recent regional meeting that included officials from the northeastern side of Colorado down to Lamar. The entire county is expected to be included, which is significant as Sedgwick County […]
The world is focused on oil and natural gas prices because of the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. That makes a lot of sense given the importance of these fuels to the global economy. However, the real growth in the broader energy sector is still driven by rising demand for cleaner energy alternatives. There […]
May 9, 2026 The Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 and the iShares Russell 2000 ETF are two widely followed funds that offer contrasting strategies for growth-oriented investors, according to a recent analysis. Both funds share nearly identical expense ratios, making them cost-efficient options. However, the iShares fund provides a dividend yield that is more than […]
For Brandon, these aren’t savings on paper. They’re the difference between sourcing parts overseas and onshoring that work to Iowa — expanding into aerospace and defense manufacturing to supply critical components American companies rely on. What the Working Families Tax Cuts mean for Iowa businesses: 🔧 Permanent 20% small business deduction — Business owners avoid […]
