Meta Platforms has given US technology investors two major developments to evaluate: another quarter of strong revenue growth and a new corporate share structure designed to provide greater financing flexibility as the company invests heavily in artificial intelligence. On October 21, Meta Platforms reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $64.60 billion, representing 26% year-over-year growth. The […]
U.S. Stocks Enter a Different Market Environment The U.S. stock market begins the week of September 21 with an unusual combination of forces. Technology stocks are showing renewed strength. Oil prices are retreating from recent highs. Treasury yields have eased from the levels reached during the previous week’s inflation-driven volatility. At the same time, the […]
The Federal Reserve has moved the U.S. interest-rate story into a new phase. On September 16, 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee raised its target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%, its first increase since July 2023. The decision was unanimous, with the FOMC approving the move by a […]
The U.S. stock market is heading into one of the more important weeks of September with three very different forces pulling on valuations at the same time. AI-related stocks are under pressure. Oil prices have moved sharply higher. And the 10-year Treasury yield is hovering around the psychologically important 5% level just as the Federal […]
Wall Street is heading into a pivotal week with three forces pulling markets in different directions. Inflation is still running well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal. Oil prices have climbed sharply. And the 10-year Treasury yield is sitting just below the psychologically important 5% level. At first glance, that combination sounds uncomfortable for stocks. […]
