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Equinox’s $40,000-a-year membership has a waiting list of more than 1,000 people, as demand for luxury health and wellness programs soars, according to the company’s chairman.The high-end fitness chain’s “Optimize by Equinox,” launched in 2024, is one of the most expensive gym memberships in the world and includes everything from personal training and nutrition to sleep coaching, massage therapy and a “health concierge.” Harvey Spevak, Equinox’s executive chairman, told Inside Wealth that the program has seen remarkable demand and highlights the “insatiable” demand by the wealthy for longevity and wellness products.”Health is the new luxury,” Spevak said. “The No. 1…

We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Young investors are typically focused on growing their portfolios. They can invest in risky assets like stocks since they have time to ride out market volatility. However, your risk tolerance — and therefore your investment strategy — usually changes as you age. When you enter your 50s, retirement is within reach, and there are more consequences if a risky investment doesn’t pan out. These investors can get a lot of…

We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Legendary investor Warren Buffett opts for simplicity when it comes to investing, and his strategy can be boiled down to one succinct point: don’t lose money. That rule may sound obvious, but when faced with market volatility and trendy investment options, investors are often tempted to make moves that could cause them to lose money. But avoiding risky, speculative assets and focusing on the long term can help retirees make…

Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC) reported record financial results for both the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2025, supported by positive performance across all three of its primary business segments. The specialty ingredients manufacturer saw its fourth-quarter net sales rise 9.8% year-over-year to $263.6 million, while full-year revenue surpassed the $1 billion milestone for the first time. Quarterly Financial Highlights and Segment Growth The fourth quarter of 2025 was characterized by top- and bottom-line expansion. GAAP net earnings reached $39.2 million, a 16.8% increase compared to the $33.6 million reported in the same period of 2024. On a per-share…

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Trump’s so-called emergency tariffs doesn’t end a legal fight — it opens another that could put as much as $175 billion in refunds to companies on the line. In a 6–3 ruling Friday, the US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping duties. How the government should handle the billions already collected from importers is still not clear. The US Court of International Trade (USCIT) now faces the task of determining whether — and how — to unwind months of tariff collections…

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CWST) reported a 9.7% increase in fourth-quarter revenue to $469.1 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and disciplined solid waste pricing. Despite the top-line growth, the company recorded a net loss of $2.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a sharp reversal from the $4.9 million in net income reported during the same period in 2024. Following the release, shares of the regional waste management provider fell approximately 1.04% to close at $101.28 on February 19, 2026, as investors weighed a slight revenue miss against a significant beat in adjusted earnings. Acquisitions and Pricing…

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a timeshare fraud network led by the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), which the cartel used to make automated calls to lure potential buyers to sales presentations and later defraud them.The office said in a statement that the Mexican timeshare resort Kovay Gardens, along with five Mexican nationals and 17 Mexican companies associated with the network, were targeted by the sanctions. OFAC said the network led by the Jalisco cartel used robocalls to attract potential buyers to presentations, where deceptive sales practices were used to entice them.After…

The U.S. has evacuated hundreds of troops from Al Udeid base in Qatar, the largest in the Middle East, as the standoff with Iran continues.The New York Times detailed that there have also been evacuations in Bahrain, which houses the Navy’s 5th Fleet.Details about U.S. movements in the region continue to surface as President Donald Trump considers the possibility of striking the country if a nuclear deal is not reached.The outlet noted that the sheer size of assets that have been moved to the region show that the Pentagon believes an eventual conflict could extend much longer than last year’s…

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Blue Owl BDC’s CEO Craig Packer speaks during an interview with CNBC on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Nov. 19, 2025.Brendan McDermid | ReutersThe latest tremor in the private credit world involved a deal that should’ve been reassuring to markets. Blue Owl, a direct lender specializing in loans to the software industry, said Wednesday it had sold $1.4 billion of its loans to institutional investors at 99.7% of par value. That means sophisticated players scrutinized the loans and the companies involved and felt comfortable paying nearly full price for the debt,…