2026

Wall Street is preparing for another year of massive deals, following a record-breaking 2025 that saw 68 transactions, each surpassing $10 billion. The Wall Street dealmakers played a significant role in blockbuster mergers in 2025. This activity pushed global M&A volume to its highest level...

If you have ever watched — or participated in — the Benzinga Pro Lounge (or any sort of live forum), they can be a rollicking places where readers and traders share information or — as the saying goes — let it rip about stocks, Elon Musk and any other topic that affects trading or life. •...

Private equity firms are preparing for a significant portfolio clearout in 2026, following a year of progress in offloading old investments. According to a report, the private equity firms have been dealing with a surplus of unsold companies for several years. This has resulted in investor...

In the face of rising inflation, American consumers are increasingly interested in receiving cryptocurrency as Christmas gifts, according to a recent survey conducted by Visa Inc.  What Happened: The report highlighted the shift in consumer behavior in the wake of escalating living costs....

According to a recent survey, Americans have reported a struggle to afford holiday gifts, highlighting the economic pressure felt under the current administration of President Donald Trump. What Happened: A poll conducted by The Associated Press–NORC Center for Public Affairs Research...

New rules are set to be implemented in the Social Security program in 2026, bringing changes to benefits, cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), taxes, and Medicare. These changes are expected to affect millions of older Americans who depend on the program. What Happened: The Social Security continues...

Former District of Columbia Metro police officer Michael Fanone has speculated that President Donald Trump might leave the United States after the 2026 elections. What Happened: Fanone, who endured a heart attack after being assaulted in the Capitol riot, voiced his predictions in a...