Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's financial disclosures continue to send ripples through the financial markets, as her investment portfolio, largely managed by her husband Paul Pelosi, has once again demonstrated a remarkable ability to significantly outperform the broader S&P 500 index. With reported returns that dwarf those of many
Washington D.C., October 24, 2025 – As the U.S. federal government enters its 24th day of an ongoing shutdown, a critical "economic data blackout" is increasingly clouding the financial landscape. The prolonged funding lapse, which commenced on October 1st, has already led to significant delays in the release of
Shares of internet infrastructure company VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) fell 2.5% in the afternoon session after the company's third-quarter earnings beat was overshadowed by an underwhelming growth outlook and declining profitability. VeriSign reported revenue of $419.1 million, up 7.3% year-over-year, and earnings per share of $2.27, both narrowly topping analyst expectations. Despite these beats, the market reacted negatively to underlying trends. The company’s operating margin contracted to 67.8% from 68.9% a year earlier, suggesting increased costs are weighing on profits. Additionally, analysts' forecast for future revenue growth of just 4.1% over the next twelve months signaled a continued period of slow expansion, likely disappointing investors who were looking for a stronger performance.
Berkshire Hathaway made one of its biggest stock purchases last quarter, adding nearly $521 million worth of Chevron shares. After several quarters of selling, this marks a clear shift in strategy.
