July 4

This year, the Fourth of July marks the 249th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), an asset whose ideas are rooted in financial sovereignty, has evolved significantly over the last few Independence Days. What happened: Between 2020 and 2021, the apex...

Financial guru Robert Kiyosaki said Wednesday that George Washington would have been a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate, citing the U.S.’s founding father’s views on “paper money.” What Happened: Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,...

Oil prices are experiencing their fourth consecutive week of gains, driven by seasonal demand and record-breaking U.S. travel for the Fourth of July holiday. Additionally, crude has faced supply issues related to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions from hurricanes in the...

Several publicly traded companies, including utility giant PG&E Corp (NYSE:PCG), stand to lose from scorching hot temperatures hitting California this week as 2024 shapes up to be one of the hottest years on record. What Happened: Triple-digit temperatures are set to hit Southern California...

The Republican Party was mocked for posting, then quickly deleting, an image of the wrong flag on Twitter while trying to celebrate Independence Day.  What Happened: The GOP Twitter account on Tuesday shared an image that seemed to depict two Liberian flags. The tweet was later deleted, but...

Former President Donald Trump kicked off Independence Day with a barrage of attacks directed at his successor Joe Biden. What Happened: Trump, Age 77 years, took to his social media platform Truth Social, sharing a meme that displayed a “F*** Biden” flag, expressing his...

Two out of three Americans are unaware of the true meaning of Independence Day, which falls on July 4.    A survey by OnePoll tested the knowledge of 1,000 respondents in the U.S., 99% of whom identified as either born or naturalized citizens of the country. When asked...

As the U.S. gears up to celebrate Independence Day, it’s essential to remember that as a Federal holiday, several key institutions take a break to commemorate the day. The NYSE and Nasdaq are no exception. Both the NYSE and Nasdaq will remain closed throughout July 4, resuming normal trading...

The NYSE and Nasdaq will stop trading at 1:00 PM ET on July 3, in anticipation of the Independence Day holiday. Markets will remain closed through the entirety of July 4. As a U.S. federal holiday, the Bond market and most banks will be closed as well. Markets will resume trading at 9:30 AM ET on...

Delta Air Inc. (NYSE: DAL) is hoping to help travelers on what's expected to be another travel-heavy holiday weekend. For July 4th, the Atlanta-based airline announced that it would waive any fees associated with rebooking a flight that is scheduled from July 1 – July 4, if the original...

Gas prices, despite the historical norm of rising amid the summer driving season, is trending lower. From a consumer perspective, it is definitely good news, as it would pinch their pocket less and in turn leave them with additional disposable income. The promise it holds for consumer spending...

Good news for everyone looking to take a road trip next weekend! Gas prices ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend are expected to be the lowest since 2005, according to GasBuddy. Motorists will pay an average of $2.21 per gallon, which is notably below the 10-year average for the July 4 holiday...