Author: Money Mechanics

(Oil & Gas 360) – HOUSTON, TX, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prairie Operating Co. (Nasdaq: PROP) (the “Company” or “Prairie”) – an independent energy company engaged in the development and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin – today announced the promotion of Gregory S. Patton to Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately, and the appointment of Michael J. Shelly as Chief Financial Officer. In connection with these leadership changes, Rich Frommer will transition from Interim President and Chief Executive Officer back to Director. Erik Thoresen, Chairman of…

Article published at 9:40 a.m. CTJJ Kinahan is Senior Vice President, Head of Retail Expansion and Alternative Investment Products at Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe).Key Takeaways:Micron earnings knocked every expectation out of the parkCboe Volatility Index (VIX Index) responded by backtracking to below 18Apple followed through on price hikesMicron’s extraordinary earnings last night lit a fire under markets across the world and particularly for memory chip makers. Micron, the largest chip maker in the U.S., crushed Wall Street’s expectations as data centers are wolfing down memory to meet the insatiable demand for AI. Yes, AI-fueled growth is unbelievably and unprecedently…

Stocks were volatile Thursday as market participants weighed mixed signals from the tech sector. Wall Street also sifted through the latest inflation data, which came in better than expected, but is unlikely to change the trajectory for interest rates this year.At the close, the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.1% at 51,920, while the broader S&P 500 was fractionally lower at 7,357 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was down 0.5% at 35,358.Caterpillar (CAT) was the best Dow Jones stock today, adding 6.3% to bring its daily win streak to seven. The industrial stock is also the best-performing Dow…

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is changing some rules around mortgages aiming to make them easier for Americans to obtain.HUD announced 14 changes to its Federal Housing Administration Single Family mortgage insurance program, all aimed at reducing some of the review requirements and approval processes. The goal for these changes is to cut the rules requirements so consumers can apply for them more easily, and lenders don’t face onerous rules.“Every unnecessary regulation comes with a cost, and too often homebuyers pay the price,” HUD Secretary Scott Turner said in a June 23 statement. “If a policy does…

As 2026 rolls on and families prepare for the upcoming school year, household budgets may face a tight squeeze.Inflation continues to drive up everyday expenses like groceries, gas, and utilities. But for parents of young children, the most significant financial burden often comes from early childhood care.The years from birth to age five are typically the most expensive. This is largely driven by center-based infant and preschool care, which contributes to an average annual cost of $29,325, according to a recent LendingTree study. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just…

remains confined to a narrow consolidation range as traders prepare for Thursday’s and Final releases. Following last week’s Federal Reserve meeting, markets continue reassessing the implications of a higher-for-longer interest-rate environment, with Treasury yields and the remaining the dominant drivers of short-term precious-metals positioning. The Federal Reserve’s latest communication reinforced a cautious policy stance, leaving investors focused on incoming inflation data rather than anticipating an imminent policy pivot. Today’s Core PCE report, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, is therefore expected to play a central role in determining whether recent yield and dollar trends remain intact. Consensus forecasts point to 0.3%…

Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. June 25, 2026 Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Jiko Group, Inc. For release at 11:00 a.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: Jiko Group, Inc., San Francisco, California Cease and Desist Order dated July 16, 2024 (PDF) Terminated June 23, 2026 Additional enforcement actions can be searched for here. For media inquiries, please email [email protected] or call 202-452-2955. Last…

A San Diego home with its own private grotto at the center of the living room has bobbed back onto the market for $3.4 million, offering up a truly “one-of-a-kind” opportunity to own one of the city’s “most unique architectural residences.” Built in 1980 by celebrated California architect Rob Wellington Quigley, the property, which is aptly known as the “Waterfall House,” is as much a personal water park as it is a private home, boasting a dramatic layered layout, with multiple balconies overlooking the pool area, which features several indoor waterfalls that cascade down through the main living space. It…

Something is happening in advisory practices across the country. The clients who once fit neatly into a financial planning model have changed, and the gap between what they expect and what most firms deliver is getting harder to ignore.This trend is showing up in client conversations and retention numbers. It’s also recurring in conversations I’m having with advisers who sense the model that got them here may not be enough to carry them forward.While this shift might be concerning to some, I see it as a real opportunity — at least for advisers who are willing to see it that…

For many people, estate planning starts with a will, a durable power of attorney and a healthcare proxy.These documents are important. They help determine who receives your property, who can make decisions for you and how your wishes are carried out if you are no longer able to speak for yourself.But in some situations, they may not be enough. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special Issues CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters Profit and prosper with the…