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Economy
Newsmax Finance - Economy - Friday, February 20, 2026 07:47:53 AM
Underlying U.S. inflation increased more than expected in December, and signs are pointing to a further acceleration in January, which would strengthen expectations that.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Economy - Friday, February 20, 2026 07:36:21 AM
U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth quarter amid disruptions from last year's government shutdown and a moderation in consumer spending, but tax.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Economy - Friday, February 20, 2026 06:29:33 AM
More than $175 billion in U.S. tariff collections are at risk of being refunded if the U.S. Supreme Court rules against President Donald Trump's broad emergency tariffs,.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Economy - Thursday, February 19, 2026 07:49:20 PM
White House senior adviser Peter Navarro told Newsmax on Thursday that President Donald Trump's policies are making things more affordable for Americans, especially.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Economy - Thursday, February 19, 2026 01:58:11 PM
China sees an opening to turn President Donald Trump's tariffs to its advantage by reshaping global trade in ways that would insulate its $19 trillion economy from U.S......[Full Story]
Analysis + Money
Newsmax Finance - Investing and Analysis - Friday, February 20, 2026 07:01:28 AM
For nearly two decades, Walmart proudly called itself the nation's "Fortune 1" company — the largest in America by annual revenue, a title it had held since overtaking.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Investing and Analysis - Thursday, February 19, 2026 01:02:20 PM
While headlines focus on slowing growth and rising risks, financial insiders warn the real danger lies deep beneath the surface...[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Investing and Analysis - Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:21:21 AM
If baseball were measured in billions, Steve Cohen would have just won the World Series. The billionaire owner of the New York Mets pocketed $3.4 billion from his hedge.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Investing and Analysis - Thursday, February 19, 2026 07:56:42 AM
Walmart delivered another standout quarter as the promise of lower prices and speedy deliveries drew in a broader spectrum of Americans during the critical holiday.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Investing and Analysis - Wednesday, February 18, 2026 02:39:56 PM
Probably not-but it depends on your circumstances and which kind of annuity...[Full Story]
Opinion
Frank Gaffney - Thursday, May 09, 2024 04:23:50 PM
The Biden administration is stealthily preparing to surrender our sovereign, constitutional republic and the freedoms it guarantees to the World Health Organization's.....[Full Story]
Frank Gaffney - Friday, April 09, 2021 02:44:12 PM
"Managed decline" is a euphemism for the proposition that the United States is a terminally waning power and must accommodate itself to the inevitable rise of Communist.....[Full Story]
Frank Gaffney - Tuesday, April 06, 2021 04:13:28 PM
What the Fight Over Georgia’s Election Law is Really About..[Full Story]
Frank Gaffney - Wednesday, March 03, 2021 10:08:37 AM
Especially alarming is the relentless inflaming of racial tensions with the reinstitution of virulent "critical race theory" curricula, systematic vilification of white.....[Full Story]
Frank Gaffney - Tuesday, March 02, 2021 10:01:56 AM
The former President laid out his vision for restoring an America in which elections are once again free and fair, our borders secure, our economy vibrant, our enemies.....[Full Story]
Global Talk
Newsmax World - Global Talk - Friday, February 20, 2026 08:00:32 AM
Five European nations have announced a new program to produce lowcost air defense systems and autonomous drones using Ukrainian expertise hardwon over the past four.....[Full Story]
Newsmax World - Global Talk - Friday, February 20, 2026 07:39:01 AM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused President Donald Trump's request that U.S. military planes be allowed to use United Kingdom air bases for an attack on Iran,.....[Full Story]
Newsmax World - Global Talk - Friday, February 20, 2026 07:11:03 AM
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has discussed Iran's nuclear program with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday via.....[Full Story]
Newsmax World - Global Talk - Friday, February 20, 2026 07:11:03 AM
More than 5,000 women and girls have been killed in Ukraine and another 14,000 injured since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022, Sofia Calltorp, head of.....[Full Story]
Newsmax World - Global Talk - Friday, February 20, 2026 07:00:56 AM
Barcelona's towering Sagrada Familia basilica will reach its maximum height on Friday, though the magnum opus of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi remains years away from.....[Full Story]
In-Briefs
Newsmax Finance - In-Briefs - Wednesday, February 18, 2026 07:29:51 AM
Global food and beverage companies from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola are focusing on shorter ingredient lists and smaller pack sizes in 2026 as more people take.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - In-Briefs - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 08:05:16 AM
As luxury companies like LVMH and Gucci-owner Kering struggle to recover from a two-year slowdown, they are navigating increasingly sharp share price swings stoked by.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - In-Briefs - Friday, February 13, 2026 01:22:06 PM
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said families should feel confident about who is flying their aircraft, arguing that pilot qualifications, not personal.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - In-Briefs - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 06:09:38 AM
A broad selloff in software stocks is starting to stall deal-making and IPOs in the sector as volatility makes valuations unreliable and potential buyers cautious, about.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - In-Briefs - Friday, February 06, 2026 08:16:37 AM
Global semiconductor sales are expected to hit $1 trillion this year, the Semiconductor Industry Association said Friday...[Full Story]
Street Talk
Newsmax Finance - Street Talk - Friday, February 20, 2026 07:47:53 AM
Underlying U.S. inflation increased more than expected in December, and signs are pointing to a further acceleration in January, which would strengthen expectations that.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Street Talk - Friday, February 20, 2026 07:36:21 AM
U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth quarter amid disruptions from last year's government shutdown and a moderation in consumer spending, but tax.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Street Talk - Friday, February 20, 2026 07:01:28 AM
For nearly two decades, Walmart proudly called itself the nation's "Fortune 1" company — the largest in America by annual revenue, a title it had held since overtaking.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Street Talk - Friday, February 20, 2026 06:50:33 AM
The late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein reportedly cultivated relationships with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers to help him in various ways as he.....[Full Story]
Newsmax Finance - Street Talk - Friday, February 20, 2026 06:29:33 AM
More than $175 billion in U.S. tariff collections are at risk of being refunded if the U.S. Supreme Court rules against President Donald Trump's broad emergency tariffs,.....[Full Story]
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