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Oracle reported Q3 fiscal 2026 results that topped expectations, with cloud revenue jumping 44% year-over-year to $6.2 billion. AI infrastructure demand is accelerating growth across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Brent crude topped $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022 after threats to the Strait of Hormuz sent shockwaves through global energy markets.
The S&P 500 tracked its first three-week losing streak in a year as the US-Iran conflict and hot inflation data pushed investors toward defensive positions.
With the S&P 500 in correction territory, dividend stocks offer downside protection and income. Here are sectors and specific picks positioned to deliver in a challenging 2026 market.
A 3-month emergency fund protects you from job loss, medical bills, and car repairs. Here is a realistic plan to save $5,000-$8,000 on a limited income.
US credit card balances reached $1.27 trillion with average interest rates exceeding 21%. Three out of five cardholders have carried debt for over a year. Here is how to break the cycle.
Loud budgeting flips the script on money taboos by encouraging open conversations about spending limits. Here is how the trend works and why it saves real money.
After the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, the administration imposed a 10% baseline tariff under Section 122. Economists estimate the cost at $2,512 per average household annually.
February CPI came in at 2.4% year-over-year, matching January. But surging oil prices and rising PCE inflation suggest the disinflationary trend may be reversing.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 92,000 job losses in February as government layoffs deepened and hiring slowed across multiple sectors.
Active housing listings increased 7.9% year-over-year in February, marking the 28th consecutive month of gains. But inventory remains 16.8% below pre-pandemic levels despite the improvement.
The IRS raised 401(k) contribution limits to $24,500 for 2026, with a new super catch-up of $11,250 for workers aged 60-63. Here is how to take full advantage.
Starting in 2026, workers over 50 earning more than $150,000 must make catch-up contributions to employer plans on an after-tax Roth basis. Here is how the SECURE 2.0 Act change affects your retirement strategy.
More Americans are tapping retirement savings for home down payments. A 401(k) loan costs less than a hardship withdrawal, but both come with trade-offs. Here is how each option works.
The cyber insurance market faces softening premiums and escalating threats from AI-powered deepfakes. Insurers are expanding coverage for AI-driven attacks while adjusting their risk models.
Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums rose 6-7% in 2026, driven by GLP-1 drug costs, an aging workforce, and medical inflation trending at 7-8%.
The National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026 would exempt the NFIP from certain Endangered Species Act requirements. Supporters say it will prevent premium hikes and development restrictions.
37% of US consumers have used BNPL in the last 90 days, and the market is projected to reach $28.4 billion globally. But New York is proposing comprehensive regulation, and younger users are pulling back.
The 2026 tax season brings new deductions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including an expanded SALT cap and a new charitable deduction for non-itemizers. Here is everything you need to know.
Only 48% of US adults can answer basic financial literacy questions correctly, costing the average financially illiterate adult $1,819 per year in fees, interest, and missed opportunities.