By Sinéad Carew and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed March 3 (Reuters) - U.S. software companies have stepped up their stock buyback plans during a months-long rout. Investors and strategists are skeptical that it will stem the selling. Investors have been dumping software stocks since the fall, with the S&P 500 software index down 28% since late October, on worries that developments in artificial intelligence (AI) will dramatically disrupt the competitive landscape for the richly valued sector. Investors generally like b ...

Lawyers for five of the plaintiffs suggested in a February 24 court filing that their lawsuits should serve as test cases to determine how the refunds will be calculated and issued. In the meantime, other cases would be put on hold. Not everyone wants to wait. March 3 (Reuters) - Importers seeking their share of more than $130 billion in tariff refunds are flocking to a little-known U.S. trade court, which must now figure out how to deal with what is expected to be an explosion of cases. Multinationals such ...

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) continues to demonstrate fantastic growth. It's the leader in Latin American e-commerce, and it has tremendous opportunities. However, MercadoLibre stock fell after it reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings, and it's trading down 18% over the past year. Let's check out why the market is unhappy and why this looks like a buying opportunity. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indisp ...

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Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to store your cash if you're looking for a relatively high interest rate along with liquidity and flexibility. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs typically offer better returns, and they may also provide check-writing privileges and debit card access. This makes these accounts ideal for holding long-term savings that you want to grow over time, but can still access when needed for certain purchases or bills. Find out which banks have the best MMA rate ...

Where are the best CD rates today? CDs today typically offer rates significantly higher than traditional savings accounts. Currently, the best short- term CDs (six to 12 months) generally offer rates around 4% APY. Deposit account rates are on the decline — but the good news is you can lock in a competitive return on a certificate of deposit (CD) today and preserve your earning power. In fact, the best CDs still pay rates above 4%. Read on for a snapshot of CD rates today and where to find the best offers. ...

High-yield savings account rates have been falling, but some of the best accounts still pay above 4% APY. In order to get the highest interest rate possible on your savings, it's important to do your research and find competitive offers. Not sure where to start? Here's a closer look at savings interest rates today and where you can find the best ones. Where are the best savings interest rates today? The average interest rate on a traditional savings account is only 0.39%, according to the FDIC. However, the ...

National average rates for home equity lines of credit and home equity loans are holding at three-year lows. Rather than the hour-by-hour movement of primary mortgage rates, second-mortgage interest rates are much more docile. Lenders don't reprice as frequently, so it's much easier to compare competing providers. HELOC and home equity loan rates Tuesday, March 3, 2026 According to real estate analytics firm Curinos, the average monthly HELOC rate is 7.23%. The national average rate on a home equity loan is ...

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.26, missing estimates and indicating a larger-than-expected loss.The company's revenue was significantly below expectations at $300,000, highlighting challenges in generating sales.Despite financial hurdles, Archer maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.054 and a strong current ratio of approximately 18.19, indicating a conservative approach to debt and a robust ability to cover short-term liabilities.Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ...

The military action in Iran is causing investors to sell just about everything — including bonds. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, a directional benchmark for mortgage rates, is higher again today. Mortgage rates are beginning to react. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is 5.91% Tuesday morning, up 11 basis points from yesterday. Mortgage rates are reported by various sources, using different methodologies. Zillow's rates are usually lower than those reported by Freddie Mac and elsewh ...