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Sarah Mitchell covers U.S. and global stock markets for Wall Street Sights, focusing on how earnings, Federal Reserve policy, and macroeconomic events move major indexes.
Ocado Drops £190m Payout Dispute With Marks & Spencer
BUSINESS

Ocado Drops £190m Payout Dispute With Marks & Spencer

SarahJuly 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Ocado Group has quietly dropped its pursuit of a roughly £190 million payment from Marks & Spencer, ending a years-long dispute over their online grocery joint venture.

How Fed Rate Decisions Affect Mortgage Rates (And What Doesn’t)
STOCK MARKET

How Fed Rate Decisions Affect Mortgage Rates (And What Doesn’t)

SarahJuly 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Mortgage rates don’t move in lockstep with the Fed. Here’s what actually drives them and how Fed decisions fit into the picture.

Stocks Rise, Oil Drops 8% as U.S. Pauses Strikes on Iran
STOCK MARKET

Stocks Rise, Oil Drops 8% as U.S. Pauses Strikes on Iran

SarahJuly 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Stocks jumped and oil prices dropped more than 8% Monday after President Trump paused U.S. airstrikes on Iran, easing fears of a wider Middle East war.

What Is the Federal Funds Rate? A Plain-English Guide
STOCK MARKET

What Is the Federal Funds Rate? A Plain-English Guide

SarahJuly 27, 2026July 28, 2026

The federal funds rate is the interest rate that drives borrowing costs across the U.S. economy. Here’s exactly what it is and how it works.

The Complete Federal Reserve Guide 2026: How the Fed Works and Why It Matters to You
STOCK MARKET

The Complete Federal Reserve Guide 2026: How the Fed Works and Why It Matters to You

SarahJuly 26, 2026July 28, 2026

A plain-English guide to what the Federal Reserve does, how it sets interest rates, and how its decisions show up in your mortgage, savings account, credit card, and investments.

Memory Chip Stocks Surge on AI Demand Ahead of Earnings
STOCK MARKET

Memory Chip Stocks Surge on AI Demand Ahead of Earnings

SarahJuly 25, 2026July 28, 2026

Memory chip stocks jumped sharply this week, with Micron, Western Digital and Seagate all rising on growing AI demand ahead of a key week of tech earnings.

Fed Meeting July 2026: What the Interest Rate Decision Means for You
STOCK MARKET

Fed Meeting July 2026: What the Interest Rate Decision Means for You

SarahJuly 25, 2026July 28, 2026

The Federal Reserve meets July 28-29 to decide on interest rates. Most economists expect a hold, but rising energy prices have some betting on a hike. Here’s what it means for your money.

Nasdaq Sinks 2.15% as Tesla, Alphabet Slide and Oil Tops $100: What It Means for Your Portfolio
STOCK MARKET

Nasdaq Sinks 2.15% as Tesla, Alphabet Slide and Oil Tops $100: What It Means for Your Portfolio

SarahJuly 24, 2026July 28, 2026

Wall Street posted its worst session in a month on July 23, 2026 as Tesla and Alphabet earnings spooked investors and oil surged past $100 a barrel. Here’s what happened and what it means for everyday investors.

Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Strikes Threaten Hormuz
STOCK MARKET

Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Strikes Threaten Hormuz

SarahJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026

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Tesla Sales Jumped in Second Quarter as Elon Musk Shifts Focus to AI and Robotaxis
BUSINESS

Tesla Sales Jumped in Second Quarter as Elon Musk Shifts Focus to AI and Robotaxis

SarahJuly 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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