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  1. Alphabet's $36.9B Q1 Gain Strengthens Market Cap Race Against Microsoft

    Alphabet's $36.9B Q1 Gain Strengthens Market Cap Race Against Microsoft

    Alphabet reports $36.9 billion net gain on equity securities in Q1, boosting its competitiveness against Microsoft for the world's largest company title.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. ECB Report Reveals Tightening Credit Standards Amid Geopolitical Strain

    ECB Report Reveals Tightening Credit Standards Amid Geopolitical Strain

    Euro area banks tighten lending as geopolitical tensions and energy volatility strain credit markets. Market anticipates a 50+ bps rate cut.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. The Widow's Penalty: How US Tax Laws Compound Grief

    The Widow's Penalty: How US Tax Laws Compound Grief

    Surviving spouses often face higher taxes and Medicare premiums due to the 'widow's penalty' in the tax code. Learn how to mitigate the impact.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. ECB's Rehn Takes Hawkish Tone, Dims Prospects for April 2026 Rate Cut

    ECB's Rehn Takes Hawkish Tone, Dims Prospects for April 2026 Rate Cut

    ECB's Olli Rehn signals a hawkish stance on inflation, reducing the likelihood of a rate cut at the April 2026 meeting. Market odds remain at 100% for a cut.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. S&P 500 Set for Sharpest Quarterly Profit Growth in Four Years

    S&P 500 Set for Sharpest Quarterly Profit Growth in Four Years

    Analysts sharply raise S&P 500 earnings forecasts after big tech results, signaling strongest profit growth since late 2021.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Alphabet Shares Hit All-Time High After Strong Q1 2026 Earnings

    Alphabet Shares Hit All-Time High After Strong Q1 2026 Earnings

    Alphabet's stock price surged to a record high following the release of strong first-quarter earnings for 2026.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Quebec's Minimum Wage Rises to $16.60 Per Hour

    Quebec's Minimum Wage Rises to $16.60 Per Hour

    Quebec's minimum wage increases to $16.60, a 3.11% raise affecting nearly 259,000 workers, as a new study shows living costs require nearly double that.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Bank of England Warns of Rate Hikes as Iran Conflict Drives Inflation to 3.3%

    Bank of England Warns of Rate Hikes as Iran Conflict Drives Inflation to 3.3%

    The Bank of England signals potential rate hikes due to Iran conflict-driven inflation, raising oil to nearly $100 barrel, influencing Fed and ECB policies.

    last mo. 1 min read