Amazon Prime $2.5 Billion Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Refund?
Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement over its Prime membership practices. Here’s what the settlement covers, who may be eligible, and how to check for a refund.
SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract for 18 Falcon 9 Launches
SpaceX has won $1.6 billion in orders from the US Space Force to launch 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027, carrying Pentagon satellites for detecting and tracking airborne threats.
US and Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq as Oil Prices Jump
The US and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq after days of drone attacks on American forces and Saudi oil facilities, sending oil prices higher and prompting warnings of further escalation.
Nike’s China Sales Plunge 30% as Local Rivals Gain Ground
Nike, once the top-selling sneaker brand in China, has seen sales in the country fall roughly 30% as domestic competitors take market share. Here’s what’s driving the decline.
Nasdaq Enters Correction as Fed Holds Rates and Dow Drops 1,150 Points
The Nasdaq slid into correction territory and the Dow posted its worst day since April 2025 after the Fed held rates steady for a seventh straight month and long-term bond yields jumped to multi-decade highs.
The Fed’s Dot Plot, Explained: How to Read It (and Its Limits)
The dot plot shows where Fed officials individually expect interest rates to go. Here’s how to actually read it.
Personal Finance Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Budgeting, Debt, and Saving
A practical starting point for anyone new to managing money — how to build a budget, tackle debt, and start saving for the future.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to Lowest Level Since 1983
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has dropped to its lowest level since March 1983 after months of emergency releases tied to the war with Iran, and aging infrastructure means it can’t be drawn down at full speed.
US Intercepts Iran Attack, Ending Days-Long Pause in Fighting
The US says it intercepted a surprise Iranian missile attack on its Middle East forces, ending a days-long pause in fighting and pushing oil prices higher.
Alphabet Negative Free Cash Flow: What’s Really Happening
Alphabet posted its first negative free cash flow quarter since its 2004 IPO, even as revenue grew 24% and profit beat estimates. Here’s why, and what it signals about the AI spending race.