In the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse — a rare, high-octane combination associated with movement, independence, and bold forward motion. The Horse represents freedom, speed, and self-direction. Fire adds intensity, conviction, and momentum. Together, they symbolize a year that favors action over hesitation and progress over perfection. Whether or not you follow astrology…
FINRA Regulatory Notice 26-14 – Comment Regarding Risk-Based Supervision of Retail Communications We generally support FINRA’s effort to modernize Rule 2210 and recognize the challenges that social media platforms, digital communications, and generative artificial intelligence have created for member firms particularly as it relates to the ability for reps or third parties to create a…
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets with U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 12, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service | Via Reuters The Senate on Tuesday is expected to begin setting up votes on a long-awaited sanctions bill aimed at hobbling Russia‘s war effort…
Satellite view of Tuapse Oil Refinery, Russia. Ukrainian drones struck fuel storage tanks at the Rosneft‑operated facility, igniting a major fire visible for kilometers. Gallo Images | Gallo Images | Getty Images The Strait of Hormuz is rattling global trade, but the waterway is just one example of a vital maritime corridor becoming a frontline,…
Despite some encouraging signs, millions of Americans are still struggling with credit-card debt — sometimes to pay for the most basic needs.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at Federal Reserve Headquarters on July 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty Images Wall Street has a clear takeaway from this week’s Federal Reserve decision: A hike is likely on the horizon as inflation remains a top priority. The Fed opted to…
You might often see the acronym PFAS. But what does that actually mean? Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, collectively known as PFAS, consist of more than 12,000 man-made chemical compounds that are “used in a broad array of consumer products,” Susie Dai, PhD, an environmental scientist at Texas A&M University, previously told USA TODAY. Most commonly,…