What happened: Micron (MU) reversed gains on Tuesday, sinking into negative territory. Memory and storage maker Sandisk (SNDK) also declined after initially opening in green territory along with custom chipmaker Marvell Technology (MRVL). What’s behind the move: The declines on Tuesday came ahead of Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, giving investors clues over how…
VPK Group has taken full control of Fencor Packaging Group, the parent company of Manor Packaging, in a move that adds to its UK operations. Fencor runs a manufacturing site in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, with related storage and warehousing activities to support distribution to customers across the UK. This follows VPK’s 2024 purchase of a minority…
According to the Zillow lender marketplace, the average 30-year fixed rate is 6.41%, up 3 basis points since yesterday. The 15-year fixed loan is currently at 5.81%, 7 basis points higher than yesterday. The 5/1 ARM is 6.66%, 34 basis points higher than on Monday. Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Leaders price…
According to the June 2026 ICE Mortgage Monitor report, American homeowners tapped their home equity at the highest Q1-level in five years, as more and more homeowners chose not to give up low rates on their first mortgages. Affordable rates on home equity loans and lines of credit make it easier for homeowners to decide…
Deposit account rates are on the decline — but the good news is you can lock in a competitive return on a certificate of deposit (CD) today and preserve your earning power. In fact, the best CDs still pay rates of 4% or higher. Read on for a snapshot of CD rates today and where…
High-yield savings account rates have been falling, but some of the best accounts still pay above 4% APY. In order to get the highest interest rate possible on your savings, it’s important to do your research and find competitive offers. Not sure where to start? Here’s a closer look at savings interest rates today and…
Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to store your cash if you’re looking for a relatively high interest rate, liquidity, and flexibility. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs typically offer higher returns and may also provide check-writing privileges and debit card access. This makes these accounts ideal for holding long-term savings you want to…
The chain restaurant sector has battled an array of economic issues over the last five years that have led to location closings and bankruptcy filings. Certain fast-food chains, such as Long John Silver’s, have downsized their businesses dating back to the Great Recession in 2008. More recently, as inflation drove up the costs of labor…
Kevin Heal Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Analyst: Financial Services Kevin is the Chief Compliance Officer for the Argus Research Group. His responsibilities include ensuring that the firm is SEC compliant and adheres to all rules and regulations. He has over thirty years of Wall Street experience with both large investment banks and regional dealers…
Over the past year, platinum has quietly outperformed gold. While gold prices have increased significantly — between April 2025 and 2026, its price went from $3,126 per ounce to $4,785 per ounce — gold’s performance pales in comparison to platinum’s rise. During that same time period, platinum’s price more than doubled. In April 2026, its…
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