Business

Archival photograph of the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, DC, headquarters of the US Commerce Department that released the Q3 2026 GDP estimate

US GDP Growth Hits 3.4% as AI Boom Meets Inflation

October 29, 2026 WIS Editorial

US GDP growth accelerated to 3.4% in Q3 2026, fueled by consumers and AI investment. Inflation and stagnant real spending reveal the other side. Read more.

Archival photograph of Alliant-associated Riverside Energy Center natural gas power station in Wisconsin with two tall exhaust stacks

Alliant Energy Loan Closes at $5.1 Billion as Federal Power Priorities Shift Toward Gas

October 28, 2026 WIS Editorial

A $5.1B federal loan for Alliant Energy shifts toward gas power and storage. We explain the 2025 origins, 2026 deal and what it means for electricity bills.

Hudson's Detroit tower in downtown Detroit, home of General Motors' global headquarters since January 2026; archival photograph

GM Nasdaq Listing: Why America’s Auto Giant Is Leaving the NYSE

October 27, 2026 WIS Editorial

General Motors will shift its stock listing from the NYSE to Nasdaq in November. What changes for shareholders, and what this says about GM’s tech ambitions.

outbound investment rules — Why It Spiked original explainer graphic

Outbound Investment Rules: US Proposes Biotech Curbs as China Objects

October 24, 2026 WIS Editorial

US outbound investment rules may expand to biotech, hypersonics and other sensitive technologies. What Treasury proposed and why Beijing pushed back.

SEC 2027 exam priorities: AI, private credit and tokenized securities

SEC 2027 Exam Priorities: AI, Private Credit and Tokenized Stocks Face Closer Review

October 24, 2026 WIS Editorial

The SEC’s 2027 examination plan puts AI tools, private credit and tokenized securities under the microscope. Here’s what changes—and what does not.

Why the Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Are Attracting Attention

October 8, 2026 WIS Editorial

Discover why the highest mortgage rates in 3 years are sparking intense national attention, slowing the housing market, and impacting borrowers nationwide.

Why the Weak September Jobs Report Is Attracting Attention

October 2, 2026 WIS Editorial

Discover why the weak September jobs report is capturing national attention, what caused the economic slowdown, and what financial analysts expect next.

Why the Paramount Warner Bros Merger Is Suddenly Attracting Attention

September 30, 2026 WIS Editorial

Explore why the Paramount Warner Bros merger is drawing attention as a judge approves a legal settlement, clearing the final hurdle for the massive deal.

Why the Anthropic IPO Prospectus Is Attracting Attention

September 29, 2026 WIS Editorial

Discover why the Anthropic IPO prospectus is drawing intense scrutiny, revealing soaring operating costs, a broad AI vision, and deep Big Tech dependencies.