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Sen. Tim Scott outlines first 100 days of Congress, crypto, tariffs

— In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Republican South Carolina Senator and former presidential candidate Tim Scott shared his views on his first hundred days as Senate Banking Committee chairman, breaking down a trade war with China, the future of cryptocurrency and controversial debanking policies. With Republicans holding power in both chambers of Congress and President Donald Trump in the White House, party leaders and supporters across the country had high expectations of the GOP’s...

Week Ahead: NIFTY May Continue Staying Volatile; Focus On These Levels

The previous weekly note categorically mentioned that while the markets may continue to decline, the Indian equities are set to outperform its global peers relatively. In line with this analysis, the market saw wide swings owing to prevailing global uncertainties but continued showing remarkable resilience against other global indices. The volatility spiked; the India VIX surged sharply by 46.18% to 20.11 on a weekly basis. The markets witnessed significant volatility, and as a result, the...

At least 26 American hostages released since Trump took office

At least 26 Americans held hostage abroad have been freed since President Donald Trump entered the Oval Office in January. Those who gained their freedom include a ballerina, a teacher and a mechanic, among others. Ryan Corbett and William McKenty On Jan. 21, 2025, just one day after Trump’s second term began, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty were released from Taliban captivity in Afghanistan. While Corbett and McKenty were freed under Trump, the deal that...

Delegates from Iran, US holding talks in Oman amid ongoing tensions: What to know

Delegates from the United States and Iran are holding talks in Oman on Saturday in a delicate effort to restart negotiations over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program.  The talks, between a mediator to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, come nearly seven years after President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018. Since then, indirect talks between the two adversaries have made zero...

Market Rally or Fakeout? How Politics and Earnings Are Driving Stocks

Stock market rally, sector rotation, and earnings movers dominate this week’s analysis with Mary Ellen McGonagle. In this video, Mary Ellen reviews where the market stands after last week’s bounce and explains how White House activity drove major price action. Mary Ellen also highlights two top-performing sectors that outpaced the broader indexes and discusses stocks to watch in those areas. She also covers earnings season winners and losers, and provides insights into what to expect...

Trump feels in ‘good shape,’ after physical, says he got ‘every question right’ on cognitive test

President Trump said on Friday that the first physical examination of his second term went well, and overall he feels he’s in ‘very good shape.’ The president told reporters on board Air Force One while en route to his home in West Palm Beach Friday evening that the yearly presidential physical at Walter Reed Medical Center showed he has a ‘good heart, a good soul,’ and ‘overall, I think I’m in very – I felt...

The “King” of Plastics – PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)

You may not realize it, but when you board a modern aircraft, certain components of the seats, luggage compartment brackets, and even some parts near the engines are likely made of PEEK. This seemingly ordinary yet exceptionally high-performance plastic is quietly transforming our lives. What is PEEK Material? PEEK is a semi-crystalline, high-performance, rigid engineering thermoplastic known for its versatility and outstanding resistance to harsh chemicals. First synthesized in 1977, PEEK achieved industrial-scale production by...

Investors on the Move: A Visual Guide to the Stock Market

Another interesting week in the stock market comes to an end. The past few days were flooded with the twists and turns of President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, which were later put on a 90-day pause except for China, which got hit with higher tariffs. Then came China’s retaliation, which stirred the pot even more. Where tariffs between the two countries will end up is anyone’s guess, but all it’s doing now is adding to even...

Earnings From These 3 Stocks Could Be Key

This week, we’re getting back to earnings season during the shortened four-day period. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) reports on the heels of JP Morgan’s solid results that saw its shares rally by 12.3% and recapture its 200-day moving average. Watch the trading revenue numbers as added volatility should help their bottom line exceed expectations. The implied one-day move for earnings day is +/- 7.7% and, if the market is moving that morning, then expect...

Trump envoy meets Putin in Russia as Trump fumes over stalled Ukraine peace talks

White House envoy Steve Witkoff was in Russia on Friday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin after peace talks with Ukraine stalled out in recent weeks, ‘frustrating’ President Donald Trump. ‘This is another step in the negotiating process towards a ceasefire,’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said of the meeting. ‘I think the president has been quite clear that he’s been continually frustrated with both sides of this conflict, and he wants to...