Matt Hardy – Page 4 – Equity Markets

Tariff-exposed industries are losing jobs

President Donald Trump has promised his high tariffs will inspire an American manufacturing renaissance. Yet so far his controversial experiment has failed to inspire a jobs boom. Not only is…

Matt Hardy February 12, 2026

Stock Buybacks

Walmart-backed fintech OnePay is adding wireless plans to its everything app

OnePay, the fintech firm majority owned by Walmart , is launching its own branded wireless plan as it seeks to become a one-stop shop for its users, CNBC has learned.…

Matt Hardy February 11, 2026

Serena Williams invests in women’s basketball league Unrivaled, now valued at 0 million

Weekly Market

Serena Williams invests in women’s basketball league Unrivaled, now valued at $340 million

Women’s 3-on-3 basketball league Unrivaled is now valued at $340 million after a new funding round that included tennis legend Serena Williams, the league announced Monday. Williams’ Serena Ventures was…

Matt Hardy February 11, 2026

Inflation & Interest

Nebius shares soar 51% in premarket on Microsoft AI deal

Artificial intelligence infrastructure firm Nebius Group soared in U.S. premarket trading on Tuesday, following the company’s announcement of a multi-billion-dollar deal with Microsoft The Amsterdam-based firm announced it had struck…

Matt Hardy February 9, 2026

Economic Data

Trump appears with Rolex CEO at U.S. Open even as 39% tariff set to pummel Swiss watch imports

President Donald Trump appeared at the U.S. Open this weekend alongside Rolex CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour, weeks after tariffing the watchmaker’s home country of Switzerland. Trump watched the men’s singles final…

Matt Hardy February 9, 2026

Inflation & Interest

US stock futures muted ahead of payroll benchmark revision

U.S. stock index futures were subdued on Tuesday after the major indexes posted near-record closing highs in the previous session and investors remained cautious ahead of an impending employment rate…

Matt Hardy February 7, 2026

Economic Data

U.S. Economic Outlook: A Growth Watch Perspective (2025 Edition)

As we move through the second half of 2025, the U.S. economy stands at a critical crossroads—resilient yet restrained, growing but unevenly, and driven by innovation yet challenged by global…

Matt Hardy February 6, 2026

Inflation & Interest

Best Investment Opportunities in the U.S. for 2025

(Growth-Focused Trends for Modern Investors) Explore the best investment opportunities in the U.S. for 2025—from AI stocks and green energy to REITs and digital assets. Learn where smart money is…

Matt Hardy February 4, 2026

Economic Data

Is America’s Economic Expansion Sustainable in 2025?

“Growth Watch: Is America’s 2025 economic expansion sustainable? Explore expert views, stats, quotes, FAQs, income, risk, and next‑step insights.”

Matt Hardy February 4, 2026

Inflation & Interest

The Return of Value Investing in the U.S. Stock Market

📉 Understanding Value Investing Value investing focuses on identifying stocks trading below their intrinsic worth—often measured by low P/E, P/B, P/FCF, or high dividend yields—and patiently waiting for the market…

Matt Hardy February 3, 2026