U.S. needs to keep coal plants open to meet growing electricity demand, energy secretary says

Mortgage rates moved sharply higher last week, causing a drop in mortgage demand and a surge in homebuyers seeking riskier loans.

Several investment banks have moved to slash China’s growth forecasts this year, with most doubting Beijing can achieve the official target of “around 5%” this year.

Shares of Block could rise another 33% as the company’s growth accelerates in 2025, according to Raymond James.