Trump Forms White House Committee to Investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Trump formed a White House committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage allegations, with a closed hearing set for Nov. 5, 2026.
How Stock Indices Are Built: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and DAX
How the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and DAX pick and weight their members, why concentration risk matters, and what it means for traders and long-term investors.
Trump Disclosed SpaceX Debt Buy Two Days Before Signing Space Policy
Trump’s August disclosure shows up to $5 million in SpaceX debt bought Aug. 18, two days before he signed a space policy, plus up to $25 million in Meta stock.
US Mortgage Rates Hit 7.40%, Highest in Three Years
Freddie Mac data shows the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.40% as of October 8, 2026, the highest level in nearly three years.
Covered Calls: Income From Stocks You Already Own
How covered calls work for retail investors and traders. Understand the mechanics, the trade-off between income and upside, and general tax points.
Fed minutes show broad support for another rate hike by year-end
Fed minutes from September 2026 show officials expect another rate hike, but timing remains uncertain after weak September jobs data.
Weston family to buy UK pharmacy chain Boots in $8.9bn deal
Wittington Investments and Fairfax agreed to buy Boots for about $8.9 billion, the companies said on Oct. 7, 2026. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2027.
ROE and ROIC: Measuring the Quality of a Business
ROE can be inflated by leverage while ROIC strips out the debt effect. Learn how to compare the two when judging business quality.
UK Average Five-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Hits 6%, Highest Since 2023
Average UK five-year fixed mortgage rate hit 6% on Oct 5, 2026, per Moneyfacts. Two-year fixes averaged 5.98%. Sub-5% deals plunged 99% since September.
US Trade Deficit Widens to $105.6 Billion in August, Largest Gap in Over a Year
US trade deficit widened to $105.6 billion in August 2026, the largest monthly gap since March 2025, as imports rose 4.3% and exports grew 1.4%, official data s