N26 selected Mike Dargan, a senior executive from UBS Group AG, to become its next CEO. The appointment comes amid new regulatory restrictions against the Berlin-based neobank. Appointment and Transition From April 2026, Dargan will assume the role of CEO of both N26 SE and N26 Bank SE, pending regulatory approval from Germany’s BaFin. He…
By Skip York, Rice University As the Trump administration makes announcement after announcement about its efforts to promote the U.S. fossil fuel industry, the industry isn’t exactly jumping at new opportunities. Some high-profile oil and gas industry leaders and organizations have objected to changes to long-standing government policy positions that give companies firm ground on…
Hecla Mining (HL) has shown strong revenue growth in 2025, climbing to $1.33 billion, up 43% year-over-year, while earnings per share surged to $0.38 from $0.06. This performance highlights the company’s ability to capitalize on favorable silver and gold prices, as well as operational improvements across its mining assets. However, despite these gains, analysts remain…
The debate around soft landing vs hard landing dominates financial markets today. Investors, traders, and policymakers keep asking whether the economy can slow without breaking. The concept of soft landing vs hard landing matters because it shapes expectations for stocks, forex, gold, bonds, and interest rates. When people search for soft landing vs hard landing,…
On AIZ stocks, buyers activated new Longs from the blue box while aiming $250-$260 as the bullish cycle from year 2020 continues. In this blog post, we’ll discuss potential targets for this setup as well as where and where traders can wait for next opportunity. Assurant Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) is a leading global provider of…
Business World Plows On In Spite of Dystopic Newsfeed December 15, 2025 (161) The coming week will be the last one of 2025 in which financial markets are not heavily affected by year-end factors. A heavy menu of economic data releases, including belated U.S. ones due to the government shutdown. Oftentimes particularly in the early…
The early warning signs of a market slowdown rarely appear overnight. Instead, they develop quietly across economic data, financial markets, and business behavior. Investors who spot the early warning signs of a market slowdown gain time to adjust risk, manage exposure, and avoid emotional decisions. Many traders miss these signals because markets still look stable…
The broader U.S. stock market is moving lower, with the NASDAQ leading the downside as selling pressure builds across growth and technology shares. The recent pullback follows failed attempts to sustain record highs and reflects a market that is becoming more technically vulnerable in the short term. NASDAQ technical outlook: sellers regain control The NASDAQ…
Traders Workshop – For Real Success – You Need To Learn From The Best! Complete Trading School by Vladimir Ribakov As we move deeper into December, markets are transitioning into a different rhythm. Volatility is gradually slowing, liquidity is thinning, and price action becomes more selective — yet opportunities are still very much present for…
The question dominates markets every day. Will the fed cut rates again soon? Traders across assets watch this closely. The fed cut rates decision shapes risk sentiment, capital flows, and price direction. Gold traders feel it immediately. Forex traders price it within seconds. When the fed cut rates, markets react before headlines even finish loading….