The 'Vibepression' Economy: Record Stock Gains Meet Near-Historic Consumer Pessimism
Consumer sentiment sits 30% below year-ago levels even as stocks hit records. Economists call it a 'vibepression'—a sentiment depression alongside GDP growth.
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Banking Sector's Historic Day: 12 Major Banks Hit All-Time Highs as Financial Leadership Returns
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and nine other major banks all reached record highs in a single session. The coordinated surge signals a return to financial sector leadership.
Social Security's 2026 COLA: What the 2.8% Increase Means for 65 Million Americans
Social Security benefits rose 2.8% in January 2026, adding $56 to the average monthly retirement check. Here's what recipients need to know about the increase and Medicare costs.
Dollar Store Renaissance: How Dollar General Became Wall Street's Unlikely Darling in 2026
Dollar General stock has surged 89% in the past year as value retailers capture consumers trading down. Here's why analysts see more upside ahead.
Home Improvement's Housing Freeze: Why Lowe's Is Outperforming Home Depot in 2026
As housing market weakness persists, analysts favor Lowe's over Home Depot for 2026. Here's why Wall Street is split on the two home improvement giants.
Dow Jones Surges to All-Time High as Goldman Sachs and Financial Stocks Power the Rally
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high on Monday as Goldman Sachs surged 4.8% and financial stocks led all sectors ahead of Q4 bank earnings.
The Magnificent 7's 2026 Earnings Edge: Why Tech Giants Are Expected to Outpace the Market by 12 Points
The Mag 7 group is forecast to deliver 23% EPS growth in 2026, outpacing the rest of the S&P 500 by 12 percentage points. But concentration risks are rising.
Constellation Brands Faces a $2 Billion Question as Hispanic Consumers Retreat
The maker of Modelo and Corona reports Q3 earnings Tuesday. With beer shipments down and Hispanic consumers buying less due to immigration fears, the stock faces a pivotal moment.
America's Two-Track Economy: Why the Consumer Divide Will Only Deepen in 2026
As the top third of households drive more than half of consumer spending while a quarter of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, economists warn the consumer divide could widen further in 2026.
The Neobank Revolution: How Digital-First Banks Could Drive Ethereum's 2026 Breakout
Crypto-native neobanks are poised to become Ethereum's next growth engine, offering practical financial services that could bring blockchain technology to mainstream consumers.
84% of Americans Are Making Financial Resolutions for 2026: Inside the 'Resolution Rebound'
A new Vanguard survey finds 84% of Americans are setting financial goals for 2026, with a focus on short-term savings and debt payoff after a challenging 2025.
Elon Musk Becomes First Person Worth $700 Billion After Delaware Court Restores His Pay Package
The Delaware Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling and restored Elon Musk's $139 billion Tesla compensation package, pushing his net worth above $700 billion for the first time in history.