FAFSA issues force hard choices: 44% of students said college decisions came down to $5,000 in aid
Problems with the new FAFSA affected college enrollment decisions for the fall.
Why both former Pres. Trump and Pres. Biden’s tariffs can hurt Americans’ wallets
Both Biden and Trump share common ground on tariffs. Policymakers argue tariffs can protect domestic industries but may also result in higher prices.
10-year Treasury yield falls as Powell says U.S. getting back on ‘disinflationary path’
U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Tuesday as investors listened to remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and anticipated Friday’s jobs report.
Salesforce shareholders reject compensation plan for CEO Marc Benioff, other top execs
Shareholder advisory firms raised concerns about additional pay for CEO Marc Benioff in the form of equity grants.
Paramount is hunting for a streaming partner, could kick off a wave of deals
Warner Bros. Discovery has interest in merging Max and Paramount+, as Paramount looks to strike a deal for its money-losing streaming service.
A new index is using AI tools to measure U.S. economic growth in a broader way
The Zeta Economic Index, launched Monday, uses generative artificial intelligence to analyze what its developers call “trillions of behavioral signals.”
McDonald’s $5 meal may lead to higher sales and stock price, history of value offerings shows
Historically, McDonald’s $5 value meal offerings have boosted its share price, according to Wells Fargo.
Investors wondering if the S&P 500’s strong year can continue should watch this key chart metric, says Bank of America
The indicator has been positive during the first six months of the year.
Biden student loan repayment plan to resume amid legal challenges, federal appeals court rules
A federal appeals court will allow a key part of Biden’s student loan repayment plan to resume as the legal challenges against it unfold.
