Visual Capitalist: America’s Largest Private Companies By Revenue
America’s Largest Private Companies Continue to Shape the U.S. Economy While publicly traded companies often dominate financial headlines, many of America’s most influential businesses remain privately owned. These organizations generate billions of dollars in annual revenue, employ hundreds of thousands of people, and play a critical role in industries ranging from agriculture and food production […]
LPL: What AI’s Next Act Might Look Like
What’s Next for Artificial Intelligence? Investors Shift Focus from Spending to Results Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the biggest forces driving the stock market in recent years, and it continues to influence investment trends in 2026. However, the conversation is beginning to change. Rather than focusing solely on how much companies are investing […]
Visual Capitalist: The States Driving Americas Economic Growth
Which States Are Leading U.S. Economic Growth? Economic growth across the United States remained positive in 2025, but not all states expanded at the same pace. While the national economy grew by 2.1% after adjusting for inflation, some states significantly outperformed the average, highlighting where business activity, population growth, and investment continue to gain momentum. […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended July 10
Earnings build-up Wall Street analysts modestly boosted their expectations as major U.S. banks prepared to open quarterly earnings season. As of Friday, analysts surveyed by FactSet were forecasting an average second-quarter earnings growth rate of 23.6% for companies in the S&P 500, up from a 23.3% forecast a week earlier. Either outcome would mark the […]
John Hancock: 2026 Global Macroeconomic Outlook
Global Economy Faces Geopolitical Challenges in the Second Half of 2026 As we move into the second half of 2026, investors continue to navigate an economic landscape shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, inflation concerns, and evolving central bank policies. While the conflict in the Middle East remains an important factor influencing global markets, many major economies […]
Visual Capitalist: Which U.S. States Depend Most On Manufacturing?
Which U.S. States Rely Most on Manufacturing? Manufacturing remains one of the driving forces behind the U.S. economy, but its importance varies significantly from state to state. While some states have shifted toward technology or service industries, others continue to rely heavily on manufacturing to support jobs, investment, and economic growth. According to 2025 […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended July 3
Q2’s rally As the second quarter concluded on Tuesday, the NASDAQ ended up more than 21% higher for the three-month period while the S&P 500 climbed nearly 15%—the biggest quarterly gains for both indexes since 2020. The Dow added 13%, its best quarter since 2022. The results marked a shift from this year’s first quarter, […]
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Visual Capitalist: Where Americans Work The Longest Weeks
Where Americans Work the Longest Weeks: How Industry Shapes the U.S. Workweek Americans may share the same 40-hour workweek tradition, but the number of hours actually worked varies from state to state. Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals noticeable differences in average private-sector workweeks across the country, with local industries playing […]