Caterpillar announced a $10 million investment in Illinois as part of its $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. The funding aims to prepare workers for modern manufacturing and industry technician roles by reducing training barriers and connecting individuals to careers. The initiative will collaborate with local institutions and employers across multiple Illinois communities to provide accessible, affordable, and relevant training. This effort supports Illinois' strong manufacturing base and helps ensure a skilled workforce for the future.
Wall Street is expected to start August mostly higher with Dow Jones futures up 1% and S&P 500 gaining 0.5%, while Nasdaq futures remain flat following a recent tech rebound. Last month, technology stocks struggled, notably the Philadelphia Semicondu...
Palantir Technologies' stock has fallen about 30.5% in 2026, dropping from $177 to around $123 by early August, strengthening Michael Burry's large short position against the company. Despite Palantir's strong revenue growth of 85% year-over-year and...
U.S. markets ended last week higher as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, despite some dissent. This week features key economic data including Friday's July jobs report and manufacturing activity, alongside major earnings from SpaceX, AM...
As August begins, the market outlook is cautiously optimistic with expectations that macroeconomic factors will regain focus after the earnings season's idiosyncratic volatility fades. Key upcoming events like July's CPI, PCE data, and the Jackson Ho...
