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On a stage at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, the chief executive of Australian airline Qantas declares: “The tyranny of distance has finally been conquered”.

The first non-stop London to Sydney flight is coming – with challenges Posted June 27, 2026 2:45PM ET On a momentous occasion at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, the chief executive of Qantas, Australia’s flagship airline, made a bold proclamation:… more ›
When Alan Greenspan warned about “irrational exuberance” in 1996, investors largely ignored him. The stock market kept climbing for years.

Alan Greenspan and gold: Was the former Fed Chair right? Posted June 27, 2026 2:40AM ET In 1996, Alan Greenspan, then Chairman of the Federal Reserve, famously cautioned investors about the dangers of “irrational exuberance.” His warning, however, fell on… more ›
With the government expected to increase funding for defence, we look at how the Treasury could raise the money

The tax rises that could fund Keir Starmer’s defence spending spree Posted June 26, 2016 12:00AM ET As debates surrounding national security intensify, Labour leader Keir Starmer is vocalizing the need for significantly increased defence spending. However, increasing the budget… more ›
Supreme Court halts order to force reporter to reveal source or pay fine

Press freedom groups have decried efforts to compel former Fox News journalist Catherine Herridge to reveal a confidential source. Posted June 26, 2026 11:35PM ET The Supreme Court recently intervened in a significant legal battle by halting an order that… more ›
Rotation Continues As Security Software Stocks Make Comeback

Among security software stocks, Palo Alto Networks is standing out as one of the leaders. Posted June 26, 2026 11:28PM ET In the ever-evolving landscape of technology investments, a notable trend has emerged: the resurgence of security software stocks. As… more ›
The Trump administration confirmed the earliest date by which millions of student-loan borrowers will have to start switching repayment plans.

Student-loan borrowers get new timeline for leaving a key repayment plan — and some will have ‘even more time’ Posted June 26, 2026 11:21PM ET The Trump administration has officially announced the earliest date by which millions of student-loan borrowers… more ›
Consumer spending rises again — and now cheaper gas is on the way

Consumer spending rose faster than inflation in May to prop up the U.S. economy — and now Americans are going to get a break from volatile oil prices. Posted June 26, 2026 4:45PM ET Consumer Spending on the Rise: Good… more ›
The CME’s lawsuit against the CFTC cannot be seen in isolation from what is happening over at its sister agency, the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)

The CME’s lawsuit against the CFTC is worth reading Posted June 26th 2026, 4:37PM ET The recent lawsuit filed by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) highlights a tense landscape within U.S. financial regulatory… more ›
The tech giants have broken off from the rest of the market because the artificial-intelligence buildout is getting worrisomely expensive.

Tech Took a Header. The Rest of the Market Marched On. Posted June 26, 2026 4:22PM ET In recent weeks, the technology sector has experienced a significant pullback, leaving many investors wondering about the future of tech equities. Despite this… more ›
Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads Amid the A.I. Boom

The tech giant Apple cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices. Posted June 26, 2026 4:15PM ET Apple has recently announced an increase in prices for its Macs… more ›