Trevor Jennewine | The Motley Fool Historically, February in a post-election year has been the worst month for the U.S. stock market, according to Carson Group. Indeed, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) declined 1.4% last month as disappointing economic data and concerns about potential tariffs weighed on the stock market. Is the February dip a
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is planning to build a $20 million complex near the Brevard County Government Center in Viera that will include a regional training center for law enforcement personnel. BSCO has submitted a $10 million funding request to the Florida Legislature to help pay for the facility. The request for state funding
Linda McMahon confirmed by Senate for Education secretary The Senate confirmed GOP donor and former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to head the Department of Education with a 51-45 vote. President Donald Trump is seeking to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, according to a draft of an executive order reviewed by USA TODAY. As Trump
Black Mountain community sings during vigil Members of the Black Mountain community gathered October 29, 2024, to reflect on the past month since Tropical Storm Helene devastated WNC. Black Mountain submitted its damage inventory to FEMA, totaling $27 million. There are approximately 32 projects in Black Mountain that need completing after Helene. Town Council approved
A week after Attorney General Kaul added the state of Wisconsin to a lawsuit against Deere & Company to protect farmers from unfair corporate tactics and and high repair costs, state Sen. Brad Pfaff introduced Right to Repair legislation. Pfaff says the consumer protection proposal creates a right to repair agricultural equipment by requiring manufacturers
Katie Brockman | The Motley Fool How to start investing: Everything you need to know The idea of investing your money can be a bit intimidating. Here is everything to know about how to start. While the stock market is still surging right now, investor sentiment may be taking a turn. Around 34% of U.S.
Trump shuts down US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Protesters are calling on the Trump administration to change course and re-open the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). It is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector founded in 2011 after the Great Recession. Fox – Seattle CFPB
Trump picks Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, to be Secretary of Agriculture. Brooke Rollins, who was recently confirmed as secretary of agriculture, visited Louisville Friday for the National Farm Machinery Show. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited
Michael Hirtzer | Bloomberg Deere & Co. shares slid in pre-market trading as the world leader in farm machinery anticipates another challenging year. The maker of the iconic green and yellow machines used to plant and harvest crops kept its 2025 net income estimate between $5 billion to $5.5 billion, while sales in the key
Anjana Anil | Reuters S&P 500 posts best week since Trump’s election U.S. stocks rallied on Friday with the S&P 500 and Dow notching their biggest weekly percentage gains since early November… and the Nasdaq registering its best week since early December. Gold prices jumped to a over two-month peak on Tuesday, supported by a