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Stocks Show Better Short-Term Momentum

U.S. stocks showed improving short-term breadth in the latest session, with more issues advancing than declining on both the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange, even as longer-term measures continued to point to a market that remains uneven beneath the surface. On the Nasdaq, 1,623 stocks advanced compared with 1,395 decliners, while 116 were unchanged. Advancing volume reached about 3.13 billion shares, topping declining volume of roughly 2.26 billion. The NYSE also finished with more advancing issues than declining issues, […]

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Alme Favored in Montana Senate Race

Republican Kurt Alme holds a commanding lead in Montana's U.S. Senate race, according to a new analysis from Decision Desk HQ, as neither Democrat Alani Bankhead nor independent Seth Bodnar has been willing to step aside for the other, leaving the state with a fractured opposition against the GOP front-runner. In 2026, prominent independent candidates are running in four U.S. Senate races nationwide. In three of them — Idaho, Nebraska and South Dakota — the Democratic nominee withdrew, effectively making […]

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Gianforte Pushes Social Media Safeguards for Montana Kids

Gov. Greg Gianforte is calling for new protections for children and teenagers on social media, saying parents need more support as concerns grow over screen time, addictive design and the effects of online platforms on young people. Gianforte visited Skyview High School in Billings, where he met with students, parents, educators and lawmakers to discuss social media use and possible policy changes ahead of the next legislative session. The governor said social media has become a major part of how […]

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$5 Million NSF Grant to Support UM STEM Students

The University of Montana and its partners have received nearly $5 million from the National Science Foundation to expand scholarship and mentoring support for low-income students pursuing graduate degrees in engineering and natural-resource fields. The award comes as Montana employers face growing demand for workers with science, technology, engineering and mathematics backgrounds. University officials say the state’s STEM-related industries are expanding faster than many national competitors, increasing pressure to build a larger skilled workforce. The new program, called S-STEM: Supporting […]

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Mount Sinai to End Pediatric Gender Transitions Under DOJ Deal

The Justice Department announced an agreement with Mount Sinai Health System that resolves an investigation into potential violations of federal law arising from the provider's administration of gender-affirming care to minors. Under the agreement, Mount Sinai, one of the largest health care providers in New York state, will cease providing such interventions to minors, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and related surgical procedures. The health system will also pay a monetary penalty and dedicate $2 million to providing free medical […]

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Volkswagen Approves Sweeping Restructuring With 50,000 Job Cuts

Volkswagen has approved a major restructuring plan that would eliminate about 50,000 jobs, cut its model lineup roughly in half and end vehicle production at four plants in Germany as the automaker confronts mounting pressure from lower-cost Chinese rivals and U.S. tariffs. The plan, advanced by Chief Executive Oliver Blume, is aimed at reducing costs and simplifying the company’s sprawling operations. Volkswagen said it has excess production capacity of about 500,000 vehicles in Europe and that current conditions no longer […]

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Meet Brad Gerstner, the Architect of Trump Accounts

When President Trump singled out Brad Gerstner during his State of the Union address in February, the venture capitalist rose to a standing ovation. Trump called him "a very tremendous guy" who was "behind it right from the beginning" — a reference to Trump Accounts, the federal child savings program that launched in July and gives $1,000 to children born between 2025 and 2028 to invest in the stock market. Gerstner, 55, has also pledged up to $100 million of […]

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Pentagon Invests $11.4 Million to Boost Space Amplifier Manufacturing

The Department of War announced an investment of $11.4 million in Defense Production Act Title III funds to Stellant Systems, aimed at increasing the manufacturability and capability of space-based Traveling-Wave Tube Amplifier production at the company's facility in Torrance, Calif. The funding also supports the administration's goal of strengthening key space industrial base capabilities, as outlined in the Dec. 18, 2025, Executive Order 14369, "Ensuring American Space Superiority." "This manufacturing capability is essential to support existing and future DoW and […]

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U.S. Economy Adds 162,000 Jobs in August, Beating Expectations

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, a stronger-than-expected showing that offered fresh evidence of resilience in the labor market as manufacturing and construction hiring picked up. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. August payroll growth was well above the average monthly gain over the previous year. The White House pointed to the report as evidence that President Donald Trump’s economic agenda is gaining traction, highlighting growth in manufacturing, construction and private-sector employment. Manufacturing added 16,000 jobs in […]

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