Leadership projects confidence—crisp suits, firm handshakes, commanding presence. But let’s face it, behind the boardroom doors, the grind takes a toll. Long hours, endless stress, and too many skipped workouts pile up. Energy fades, waistlines expand, and each year feels heavier. Leaders notice it, even if they don’t say it out loud. That’s why many are turning to solutions like ...
With oil prices surging and geopolitical unrest stirring in the Middle East, it’s no surprise that energy stocks are drawing renewed attention. And, quite frankly, this week didn’t have many market-moving earnings. So this week, we skate to where the puck is, or, in this case, where traders’ eyes will be focused—the Energy sector. In the past, we have witnessed ...
Chris Edwards Local government corruption comes in many flavors, as we found in summarizing 15 recent cases. A news story from Baltimore alerts me to yet another method of corruption: officials taking bribes to cancel debts owed to the government. In Baltimore’s Department of Finance, employee Joseph Gillespie accepted $250,000 in bribes from city residents for canceling or postponing their payments ...
When it comes to borrowing money, trust and transparency are key. Yet, many people don’t know how their lender handles complaints or how often customers are unhappy with the service. That’s why some lenders, like Salad, are taking a bold step by openly publishing their complaints data. This move gives borrowers a clearer picture of how lenders treat their customers ...
‘Another endless conflict’: Democrat echoes Trump’s anti-war stance as Middle East tensions escalate
A Senate Democrat wants to ensure that Congress can weigh in before the U.S. leaps into ‘another endless conflict’ in the Middle East, a sentiment shared by President Donald Trump. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., on Monday introduced a resolution that would require Congress to debate and vote before any U.S. force is used against Iran. Kaine said in a statement ...
The Supreme Court has rejected a copyright lawsuit alleging that Ed Sheeran’s 2014 hit song ‘Thinking Out Loud’ copied music chords from Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic ‘Let’s Get It On.’ The Supreme Court on Monday decided not to hear the case brought by Structured Asset Sales (SAS), which owns a portion of the rights to Gaye’s song. The decision keeps ...
In this video, Mary Ellen spotlights breakouts in Energy and Defense, Technology sector leadership, S&P 500 resilience, and more. She then unpacks the stablecoin fallout hitting Visa and Mastercard, highlights Oracle’s earnings breakout, and shares some pullback opportunities. This video originally premiered June 13, 2025. You can watch it on our dedicated page for Mary Ellen’s videos. New videos from Mary Ellen premiere ...
Robert A. Levy A centerpiece of the Trump agenda has been to expand executive power at the expense of Congress. To date, the major check on that agenda has been intervention by the judiciary. That intervention, in turn, has prompted an appreciation for our Constitution, which divides power structurally among the three branches. There is, however, a contrary view—promoted mainly by whoever is ...
Dr Rashmi Mantri is the Founder Director of the British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths, an award-winning education platform that equips children with vital life skills through Abacus Maths, coding, English, and more. What began as a mission to help her son overcome maths anxiety has grown into a global movement blending innovation, accessibility, and educational excellence. Here Dr Mantri ...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has come under mounting pressure from devolved governments after being accused of underfunding Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the wake of her decision to increase employer national insurance contributions (NICs). The 1.2% rise in NICs for employers on salaries above £5,000, introduced on 6 April, is being covered by the Treasury in England through direct funding. ...