2:05 AM1 min read
DEMZ Gains 13.6% as MAGA Fund Trails at 7.2%
The Democratic Large Cap Core ETF has outpaced its Republican-themed rival this year, with sharply different holdings shaping each portfolio.
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Thursday, September 247 stories
- 1:44 AM1 min read
Merit Names Kay Lynn Mayhue CEO in Planned 2027 Handoff
The $33 billion advisory firm will shift founder Rick Kent to executive chairman and name Zach Mersberger president on January 1.
Merit Financial AdvisorsKay Lynn MayhueRick KentZach Mersberger
- 1:25 AM2 min read
Merit Sets January CEO Handoff as Firm Tops $32 Billion
President Kay Lynn Mayhue will lead Merit from Jan. 1, while founder Rick Kent shifts to executive chairman and other leaders take broader roles.
Merit Financial Advisors
- 1:24 AM2 min read
Warner Shares Near $31 as States Settle Paramount Merger Suit
Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed near Paramount’s $31 offer, while Paramount fell, as investors weighed the settlement and remaining steps.
- 1:14 AM1 min read
Entrepreneur Names 2026’s Top Franchise Suppliers Across 13 Categories
The annual ranking draws on surveys of more than 1,000 franchisors, covering services from financing and accounting to technology and marketing.
- 1:14 AM2 min read
Jon Taffer Shrinks Tavern Format to Lift Sales per Square Foot
The Bar Rescue host says smaller restaurants and tighter schedules can improve franchise economics, but owners still need to scrutinize sales and workload.
Taffer's TavernJon Taffer - 12:04 AM2 min read
US Futures Pause as Traders Weigh Iran’s Hormuz Offer
Index futures hovered near unchanged before the open as investors assessed a conditional Iranian offer and watched for diplomatic progress.
Wednesday, September 2317 stories
- 11:54 PM1 min read
Treasury Curve Flattens as Fed Hike Lifts Short-Term Yields
The gap between 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields narrowed after the Fed’s September rate increase, leaving investors to weigh inflation against growth.
Federal ReserveU.S. Treasury
- 11:34 PM1 min read
Magnificent Seven ETF Sets Record as Meta Leads Tech Rally
The group’s ETF climbed 3.56% on Monday, helped by Meta’s 11% surge as the Nasdaq also closed at a record.
- 11:05 PM2 min read
How Compounding Turns Small Investments Into Long-Term Growth
Reinvested returns can accelerate portfolio growth, but stock-market gains are uneven and no annual return is guaranteed.
S&P 500 - 10:44 PM2 min read
Ellison’s California Exit Threat Helped Clear Paramount’s Warner Deal
A settlement with 12 states eased a major legal hurdle, as a looming $7 million daily fee and California job concerns sharpened pressure to act.
- 9:15 PM2 min read
Oil Hopes and AI Bets Lift Stocks, but Risks Remain
A conditional Iran offer and Meta’s new AI assistant buoyed investors, while energy costs and uncertain diplomacy threatened the optimism.
- 8:54 PM1 min read
Oil and Gas PE Deals Fall 60% as Platform Buyouts Stall
PitchBook counted 16 oil and gas sponsor deals in Q2, with just three launching new portfolio platforms amid war-driven uncertainty.
Oil & Gas - 7:53 PM2 min read
Democratic Gains Could Put AI Data Center Stocks in the Crosshairs
A Democratic sweep may raise the risk of new costs and rules for data center operators, but a short bet faces significant limits.
- 7:52 PM1 min read
Oil Retreat Eases Treasury Yields, but Inflation Risks Persist
Brent crude fell below $98 intraday as Treasury yields eased, while a narrow gap between two- and 10-year rates reflected lingering rate worries.
U.S. TreasuryBZFederal Reserve - 7:33 PM1 min read
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Shift Sends Satellite Firms Seeking Launches
Operators are booking rockets years ahead as SpaceX steers toward Starship and other launch providers race to add capacity.
SpaceXRocket LabBlue OriginPortal Space Systems - 7:25 PM1 min read
VIX Falls as Iran Signals Conditional Hormuz Reopening
The volatility gauge ended lower as Iran’s offer raised hopes for easing a conflict that has kept oil and markets on edge.
VIXSPXIranBrent - 6:32 PM1 min read
Meta Rally and Cheaper Oil Lift Stocks as AMD Hits $1 Trillion
Meta’s Muse drew investor demand as easing crude prices helped stocks, while AMD joined the trillion-dollar club on Monday.
- 6:15 PM2 min read
Fuel Shock Pushes Major Airlines to Trim Winter Schedules
American, United and Southwest are rethinking flights as higher fuel bills threaten margins and leave travelers with fewer holiday options.
- 6:07 PM2 min read
Chip Rally Pauses as Iran Hormuz Offer Sends Oil Lower
U.S. futures barely moved after a record-setting tech session, while conditional reopening news pushed crude prices down about 2%.
- 6:07 PM1 min read
Futures Edge Up as Iran Hormuz Report Pressures Oil
Oil slid on a conditional Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. equity futures showed only modest gains.
ESZ26NQZ26BZ=FCL=F - 5:57 PM1 min read
Dividend Cuts Reach Highest Share Since Pandemic Shock
A rising share of companies trimming payouts is drawing attention to cash-flow pressure, even as a cut can have company-specific reasons.
- 5:36 PM2 min read
Treasury Yields Keep Pressure on Bonds and Dividend Stocks
Thirty-year yields remain near recent highs, giving income investors a stronger bond alternative while raising borrowing costs across the economy.
U.S. TreasuryFederal ReserveS&P 500 - 5:26 PM2 min read
Wall Street and Chinese Funds Back Both Sides of AI Race
U.S. banks are helping Chinese tech firms raise billions as Chinese investors increase exposure to American AI and chip companies.