India File: Plot twists of last year will also define 2026

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IRS Direct File is gone. See other free, low-cost tax filing programs

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

Farmer sentiment drifts lower as trade uncertainty hangs over agriculture

Farmer sentiment dipped slightly in December, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropping 3 points to 136. The decline was attributable to a softening in producers' long-term ...

What to expect from stocks in 2026

The S&P 500 ended 2025 at 6,845.5 points. Analysts at Bank of America expect the benchmark index to hit 7,100 by year-end 2026, suggesting a roughly 3.72% gain from now. Meanwhile, analysts at ...