With falling rates, homeowners are warming to HELOCs and home equity loans. “While borrowers have been relatively timid in tapping the equity, declining borrowing rates could make tapping home equity relatively more affordable in the future,” said Cotality chief economist Dr. Selma Hepp, in an analysis. The average HELOC rate is 7.20%, down three basis points […]
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, giving investors access to spot ether with staking income. The new fund expands BlackRock’s digital asset platform beyond bitcoin and conventional ether products. This is the first ETF from a major provider that combines direct ether exposure with staking yield for fund holders. For a […]
DAVISON, Mich. (WNEM) — A traffic shift is coming soon for Genesee County. Eastbound I-69 traffic will be shifted to the westbound lanes of I-69 from Morrish Road to Bristol Road for construction. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $33.5 million to improve and repair 15 structures on I-69 between I-75 and Morrish […]
Asia’s digital rise has been happening at scale for years and no slowdown is expected for the foreseeable future. Its resilience has been laid bare during the tariff wars we’ve watched unfold since the start of 2025. While global trade growth slowed last year, in the first half of 2025 exports of AI-related goods surged […]
According to a February 17, 2026 SEC filing, Bamco Inc increased its position in FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) by 1,069,786 shares during the fourth quarter. Bamco’s stake in FactSet Research Systems increased by $317.17 million, reflecting both trading activity and stock price changes. Bamco Inc acquired this stake, which now accounts for 2.27% of its […]
The ProShares – S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL 0.43%) and the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV +0.38%) differ most on fees, dividend yield, and sector concentration, with HDV coming in cheaper and more income-focused while NOBL emphasizes equal-weighted dividend growth stocks. NOBL and HDV both target U.S. companies known for strong dividends, but […]
Blue Owl Capital is doubling down on artificial intelligence infrastructure investments — including loans to two more data centers, Business Insider has learned. Last year, the Wall Street investment and credit firm raised nearly $10 billion for digital infrastructure, primarily for ownership interests in data center projects. The company has also expanded its lending to […]
Tucson Electric Power and the City of Tucson are proposing an investment agreement to Tucson residents that would fund projects that support Tucson’s climate action goals. Joe Salkowski, director of communications for TEP says the energy collaboration would be a 25-year agreement. “$2 million of shareholder funding for every year, for 25 years, total of […]
McLeod Health approached AI deployment with a focus on removing friction from clinical workflows rather than chasing financial returns, says CMIO Bryon Frost. LAS VEGAS– Healthcare leaders evaluating AI are finding that its value cannot be measured by financial return alone. While cost savings remain important, many organizations are focusing just as heavily on improvements […]
Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com (Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com) Quick Read VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) is down 10.5% year-to-date to $92.68. Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) has a 5.66% weighting in the fund and experienced sharp single-session declines from the GTA VI delay. Weak consumer sentiment at 56.4 is pressuring gaming stocks as discretionary spending contracts during […]
