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Key insight: In the lead-up to the Clarity Act vote on Sept 15, community banks are both the stalking horse and the prey at the same time. Supporting data: JPMorgan spends nearly $20 billion a year on their technology budget. By contrast the typical $500 million-asset community bank spends only $4 million, and much of…

The Federal Reserve’s pandemic corporate credit facilities have capped downside risks and remain part of its tool kit, says BofA Global

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.28% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -0.97%.  E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.27%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -0.95%. Stock indices settled mostly lower on Monday, with the S&P 500…

A Dick’s Sporting Goods retail store is seen on May 15, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday reported quarterly revenue that missed Wall Street expectations and lowered its outlook for Foot Locker amid what it called a “challenging athletic footwear and apparel marketplace.” The company said Dick’s…

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Mawlid, is an important occasion that commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. This year, observances will begin on Tuesday, August 25, and continue until Wednesday night, August 26.   The occasion holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims around the world, as it honours the life and teachings of…

Check-out stressI do a lot of the grocery shopping in our household. For the last several months, maybe this whole year, really, the experience has been different. Every single time I check out, I get antsy. It seems like no matter how many or few things I buy, the total is always higher than ……

Sometimes you just need it now. Retailers are stepping up their same-day delivery options, with fulfillment speeds that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. The latest entrant to the competition is Home Depot, which launched a nationwide 3-hour delivery option last week. It joins big box competitors Target and Walmart in offering…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent maneuvers in the bond market have come in for some searing criticism from illustrious investor Stanley Druckenmiller — his long-time ally and mentor.

Robotics is one of BlackBerry‘s fastest-growing businesses within its key software division, the CEO told CNBC, as the company positions itself for a future in physical AI. BlackBerry, once one of the biggest mobile phone makers in the world with its iconic handsets that featured keyboards, has pivoted over the years to focus on other…