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A Federal Reserve Double Whammy Is 2 Months Away -- and It May Mark the Tipping Point for the Stock Marketfool.com
One of Wall Street's premier catalysts appears poised to turn into a significant liability.
Via The Motley Fool · March 7, 2026
3 Ways to Get Rid of That Pesky $95 Annual Fee on Your Credit Cardfool.com
Paying a $95 credit card annual fee you can't justify is a money leak. Here are three ways to get rid of it -- starting with a simple phone call.
Via The Motley Fool · March 7, 2026
Here's the Average American's Credit Card Debt. How Do You Compare?fool.com
The average American carries $6,523 in credit card debt -- and it's rising. See how you compare by generation, plus ways to start paying it down faster.
Via The Motley Fool · March 7, 2026
Move Over, Tariffs! If a Stock Market Crash Takes Shape Under President Donald Trump, These 2 Factors Are Likely the Cause.fool.com
Wall Street's Trump-fueled bull market rally is in danger of being upended by two sinister headwinds.
Via The Motley Fool · March 7, 2026
Peter Schiff Warns Iran War Could Cost US $1 Trillion And Send Inflation 'Skyrocketing' As Mohamed El-Erian Flags Risk Of Supply Chain 'Sudden Stops'benzinga.com
Economist Peter Schiff warned that a prolonged Iran war could cost the U.S. up to $1 trillion and drive inflation sharply higher, while Mohamed El-Erian cautioned that escalating conflict disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger supply chain shocks and broader economic risks.
Via Benzinga · March 7, 2026
Why New Gold Stock Slumped This Weekfool.com
In the process of being acquired, the company didn't need a major gold market headache.
Via The Motley Fool · March 6, 2026
Stock Market Today, March 6: Energy Stocks Rise as Oil Closes Over $90 on Middle East Tensionsfool.com
Energy names climb while most U.S. stocks retreat on stagflation fears and war-driven oil gains, today, March 6, 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · March 6, 2026
Fountain Forward Marketing Agency Releases February 2026 Automotive Market Minute: "Weird" Market Dynamics Amid Record Negative Equity and Tax Season Hopes
HOUSTON, Texas - Fountain Forward, a Houston-based automotive marketing agency, has released its latest Automotive Market Minute episode, offering dealers and market watchers an in-depth look at the trends shaping the U.S. automotive industry as the spring market approaches.
Via GetFeatured · March 6, 2026
The Average Social Security Check Could Reach a Key Milestone in 2026fool.com
This has been a really long time coming.
Via The Motley Fool · March 6, 2026
ArcBest (ARCB) Stock Trades Down, Here Is Why
What Happened? Shares of freight Delivery Company ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) fell 6.2% in the afternoon session after a much weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report...
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026
Why Citigroup (C) Stock Is Trading Lower Today
What Happened? Shares of global financial services giant Citigroup (NYSE:C) fell 2.5% in the afternoon session after the stock fell amid broader market jitte...
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026
Why WESCO (WCC) Shares Are Trading Lower Today
What Happened? Shares of electrical supply company WESCO (NYSE:WCC) fell 5.1% in the afternoon session after a much weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report for...
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026
Why Bloom Energy (BE) Shares Are Plunging Today
What Happened? Shares of electricity generation and hydrogen production company Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) fell 11.9% in the afternoon session after a surprising...
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026
Why Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) Shares Are Trading Lower Today
What Happened? Shares of vehicle systems manufacturer Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI) fell 3.8% in the afternoon session after a surprisingly weak U.S...
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026
Manhattan Associates (MANH) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
What Happened? Shares of supply chain software provider Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:MANH) jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced t...
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026
Guidewire Software (GWRE) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
What Happened? Shares of insurance software provider Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported better-th...
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026
Stocks Retreat on Inflation Concerns and a Weak US Job Market
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.33%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.95%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -1.39%, a...
Via Barchart.com · March 6, 2026
3 Stocks That Cut You a Check Each Monthfool.com
These stocks each provide their investors with monthly dividends.
Via The Motley Fool · March 6, 2026
CVB Financial, Citizens Financial Group, Cathay General Bancorp, BancFirst, and PNC Financial Services Group Shares Are Falling, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew increasingly concerned about the sector's exposure to the opaque private credit market.
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026
Zions Bancorporation, Wintrust Financial, Pinnacle Financial Partners, F.N.B. Corporation, and Bank of Hawaii Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew increasingly concerned about the sector's exposure to the opaque private credit market.
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026
Axos Financial, Trustmark, TriCo Bancshares, Popular, and OFG Bancorp Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew increasingly concerned about the sector's exposure to the opaque private credit market. These jitters were fueled by specific events that raised red flags about potential risks.
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026
Dollar Pressured by a Weak US Payroll Report
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.35%. The dollar was under pressure on Friday from a weaker-than-expected US Feb payroll report. Also, a decline in US Jan retail sales added to negative sentiment toward the dollar. Losses in the doll...
Via Barchart.com · March 6, 2026
The Great Pullback: American Consumers Retreat as Inflation and Gas Prices Squeeze Real Retail Spending
The American consumer, long the indomitable engine of the global economy, appears to be finally hitting the brakes. Recent data released this week shows that real retail spending—the total value of goods purchased adjusted for the eroding effects of inflation—fell by 0.7% in the most recent month.
Via MarketMinute · March 6, 2026
Provident Financial Services, Old National Bank, OceanFirst Financial, Lake City Bank, and KeyCorp Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew increasingly concerned about the sector's exposure to the opaque private credit market.
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026
Glacier Bancorp, United Bankshares, Triumph Financial, Seacoast Banking, and S&T Bancorp Shares Are Falling, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew increasingly concerned about the sector's exposure to the opaque private credit market. These jitters were fueled by specific events that raised red flags about potential risks. Western Alliance Bancorporation announced it was writing off a $126.4 million loan after a counterparty group, led by Jefferies Financial Group, defaulted on a payment agreement. This news sent Western Alliance shares down more than 6%. The concerns are broader than a single loan, as a recent report noted that investment giant BlackRock had also slashed the value of a private loan in its portfolio to zero. Private credit refers to lending by non-bank institutions, a market that has grown rapidly but lacks the transparency of public markets, making investors nervous about what other hidden risks may exist on bank balance sheets.
Via StockStory · March 6, 2026