Here’s something you don’t hear every day: many well-known products remain manufactured in the United States. These are not novelty items but trusted brands with long histories of American production. Some have been made domestically for a century or more, and their makers continue to prioritize U.S. facilities, skilled workers, and local materials. Harley-Davidson Motorcycles … Read more

A booming stock market can paint a picture of economic health, but pawn shops tell a different story. Owners across the country report more people walking in needing quick cash for groceries, rent, gas, or unexpected bills. Many of these customers hold steady jobs yet still struggle to stretch their paychecks through the month. The … Read more

Microsoft has reduced Xbox Game Pass prices after months of backlash over last year’s increases. The cuts affect two major tiers and immediately drew attention from players aiming to control their entertainment budgets. At the same time, Microsoft confirmed that future Call of Duty titles will no longer arrive on Game Pass at launch, shifting … Read more

Brazil’s banking sector has focused intense scrutiny on Banco de Brasília (BRB) after a complex R$15 billion (about $2.9 billion) arrangement pulled the lender into the national spotlight. What started as a major restructuring and asset-transfer plan quickly became entangled with a struggling private bank, allegations of improper conduct, and heightened pressure from regulators and … Read more

IBM may not generate the same excitement as newer AI-focused firms, but investors repeatedly turn to it for one compelling reason: consistency. Over decades, IBM has built one of the market’s longest consecutive dividend-increase streaks, and it’s now coupling that steady income profile with an expanding push into artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud services. That … Read more

Before she became a household name in real estate and a fan-favorite on Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran collected a lot of “no”s. She didn’t graduate from an Ivy League school or arrive with a glossy résumé. She started as a waitress, borrowed $1,000, and set out to prove herself. Rejection didn’t stop her. She used … Read more

Robert Herjavec, a cybersecurity entrepreneur who sold his first company to AT&T for $30 million and became a household name as one of the original investors on Shark Tank, built a public image of success that masked deep personal struggle. Born in Croatia and raised in Canada, he went from handing out newspapers to founding … Read more

Star Wars collecting stopped being a casual hobby long ago. By 2026, rare figures, helmets, vintage sets, and screen-used items are treated like investment pieces, often selling for sums that surprise even seasoned fans. At the same time, new releases, limited editions, and online resale trends are reshaping what collectors pursue. Below are the biggest … Read more

The artificial intelligence boom has produced numerous billion-dollar startups, but few have sparked curiosity as quickly as Project Prometheus. In existence for less than a year, the company has already attracted attention as a potential leader in industrial technology. Public information remains scarce, yet the venture’s aggressive hiring, unusual focus on factories, robotics, and spacecraft, … Read more

Shopping malls spent years losing foot traffic to online retail, and for a while it seemed like they might never recover. But Gen Z is changing that in a surprising way: they’re not just shopping with a purpose, they’re showing up for social experiences. Malls are adapting to meet them—food halls, beauty pop-ups, lounge areas, … Read more