Apple's Record $114.5 Billion Quarter Gets a Tariff Boost
Apple posted record fiscal Q4 revenue of $114.5 billion, up 12%, with EPS of $2.10 — but five cents of earnings and a point of margin came from tariff refunds.
Amara Okafor7 min read
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Big Tech's $800 Billion AI Bet Meets a Market in Retreat
Five hyperscalers have committed $800.6 billion to AI spending in 2027. After Friday's $1 trillion tech wipeout, investors want to know who pays for it.
James Whitfield9 min read
Apple Q4 Earnings Preview: iPhone 18 Sales in the Spotlight
Apple reports fiscal Q4 today at 5 p.m. ET. The revenue bar sits at $113.4 billion — above Apple's own guidance — with iPhone 18 Pro demand in the spotlight.
Amara Okafor8 min read
Emerging Market Fintech IPOs to Watch Before the End of 2026
From Gulf payments processors to Indian lending platforms, emerging market fintech IPOs are returning to the market with profits instead of just growth stories.
Amara Okafor6 min read
FTC and States Sue Toast Over Fees and Deceptive Subscription Practices
The FTC and multiple US states are suing Toast, the restaurant software maker, over fees and deceptive subscription practices, per Investing.com — a case that could redraw pricing transparency rules for the entire B2B software economy.
Amara Okafor14 min read
Credit-Card Borrowers Brace for December Hike as Debt Costs Keep Climbing
After September's rate hike and with another increase projected for December, borrowing costs are set to keep climbing for Americans carrying card balances — and columnists now call balance-transfer cards the best weapon against rising debt.
Amara Okafor13 min read
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Why Bond Yields Are Telling a Different Story Than Stock Traders
As stock markets remain near record highs, rising long-term bond yields suggest a divergence in economic outlook, with investors pricing in different futures for growth and inflation.
Amara Okafor8 min read
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Gold vs. Government Bonds: Where Cautious Money Is Moving
In times of economic uncertainty, investors are increasingly weighing traditional safe havens. This analysis compares the appeal of gold and government bonds as assets for preserving capital in volatile markets.
James Whitfield8 min read
MarketsAnalysis
Emerging Market Currencies Quietly Outperforming the Dollar
While global attention remains on major currencies, several emerging market units have demonstrated resilience against the dollar, supported by favorable economic fundamentals and regional strengths.
James Whitfield8 min read
MarketsAnalysis
The Quiet Return of Dividend Stocks in a Rate-Cut Era
As central banks signal a shift toward monetary easing, dividend stocks are regaining favor among income investors seeking yield in a changing economic landscape.
Amara Okafor8 min read