TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan of more than 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for next year that aims to bolster its strike-back capability and coastal defenses with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals as tensions rise in the region. The draft budget for fiscal year 2026, as of … Read more
We could use a lot of statistics to prove that LongHorn Steakhouse is a rising star on the US chain restaurant scene; for example, sales were up 7.5 percent over last year, according to NRN, while the brand’s most recent customer satisfaction scores of 84 percent tied them for first in the full-service restaurant category … Read more
When you look at Magnificent Seven stocks, there is a clear outlier. Most of them are technology companies that are deeply involved in creating AI infrastructure, hardware or software that either make AI work better or provide unique services. Then there is a car company, adze (NASDAQ:TSLA)which is the largest maker of electric vehicles and … Read more
If you’ve been wondering if Stifel Financial is still a smart place to put fresh money to work, you’re not alone. This breakdown will focus directly on what you are really getting for the current stock price. The stock has continued to reward patient holders, with shares up about 2.5% over the past week, 8.5% … Read more
The market for women’s plus-size clothing has grown steadily. “Women’s plus size apparel market revenue was valued at $23.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $37.4 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2026 to 2033,” according to data from Verified Market Reports. CAGR, or compound annual growth rate, shows … Read more
Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. Many people are content to live a middle-class lifestyle. But what does middle class even mean, anyway? The Pew Research Center defines the middle class as having an income between two-thirds and double the national median income. During … Read more
An English school teacher has been accused of posing a risk to children and referred to the government’s counter-terrorism program after showing videos of Donald Trump in his US politics class. The teacher, who is in his 50s, told The Telegraph he was “likened to a terrorist” after showing the videos, including one of Mr … Read more
When investing in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, individuals tend to focus on the big, megacap stocks making waves, but the next wave of AI may more comfortably benefit smaller infrastructure companies. As capital moves from model development to deployment, people are demanding more cloud capacity, superior computing power and AI-ready data centers, making demand hot. … Read more
If the thought of your golden years causes more anxiety than excitement, you’re not alone. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Americans surveyed for Bank of America’s 2025 Wealth Report are worried about having to return to work after retirement. (1) The US Bank survey found that many Americans — despite making responsible choices like budgeting and … Read more
Mortgage rates seem to drop over the holidays. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate is 6.18%down three basis points from last week. The 15-year fixed home loan rate rose three basis points to 5.50%. Looks like we’ve unwrapped these presents before. One advantage: With flat rates, potential borrowers can shop multiple lenders … Read more