Two reasons why Nvidia’s stock saw its biggest weekly surge in more than a year
The chip maker recorded its largest-ever weekly increase in market capitalization.
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Trump teased an Iran deal that didn't come, but markets soared. Here’s why it keeps happening
The Trump administration this week sparked enthusiasm that the U.S. and Iran could soon strike a deal on the Strait of Hormuz, driving down oil prices and sending stocks soaring — only for no deal to emerge.
Chesky says Airbnb will spend ‘a lot more’ on AI as earnings beat and stock surges 15%
Airbnb shares surged 15% Friday after the company delivered one of its strongest growth quarters in years and raised its full-year outlook — a turnaround CEO Brian Chesky is directly crediting to artificial intelligence.
Here’s when Elon Musk’s Starlink internet is worth the steep monthly price — and $350 startup cost
Starlink versus fiber, cable and 5G: The smart spender’s guide to 2026 internet options.
Burger King overtakes Wendy's as the nation's second-largest burger chain
Burger King has overtaken Wendy's as the second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by systemwide sales, retaking its crown six years after losing it to the rival chain.
Ground control to private equity: has AI landed on the factory floor?
In a fabrication shop outside Lexington, KY, MiddleGround Capital builds robotic work cells: self-contained stations where robots perform tasks with minimal human involvement.
Hog Traders Look to Friday, as Pork Gives into Pressure
Lean hog futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down 95 cents to $1.42. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $98.30 on Thursday afternoon, down 71 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index w…
BorgWarner secures new VCT engine contracts in Europe and China
BorgWarner has added to its variable cam timing (VCT) order book with fresh programme awards in Europe and China.
Soybeans Extending Bounce Early on Friday
Soybeans are trading with fractional to 2 cent gains early on Friday. Futures firmed late on Thursday, with contracts closing near the highs and 6 to 9 cents off the lows to post 1 to 5 ¾ cent gains in the front months.…
I’m an unemployed software developer who is skeptical of AI. Can I still find a job in tech?
“What will AI mean for jobs?” may be the single most-asked question about the technology category that dominates Silicon Valley, pop culture, and our politics. Fears that AI will put us out of work routinely top opinion…
Stocks Rally on Earnings and Fed-Friendly US Payroll Report
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.89%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.44%, an…
Trump reopens effort to remove Fed Cook following Supreme Court ruling - ABC
The Justice Department's second attempt to indict former FBI Director James Comey is the latest salvo in what critics call a campaign of retribution on the part of the Trump administration since Donald Trump returned to…
ExxonMobil Buybacks and Dividends Support a 5.8% Shareholder Yield
ExxonMobil posted second-quarter 2026 earnings of $14.5 billion, or $3.48 per share, with adjusted earnings of $14.7 billion, or $3.52 per share. Revenue came in at $116.0 billion against a $97.7 billion estimate. Net i…
Dollar Falls and Gold Soars on the Weak US Payroll Report
The dollar index (DXY00) dropped to a 7-week low today and is down by -0.34%. The dollar tumbled today on the US July payroll report that showed an unexpected decline in nonfarm payrolls and a smaller-than-expected incr…
Sugar Prices Surge on Smaller Brazil Sugar Production
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) closed up +0.42 (+2.77%) on Thursday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +10.00 (+2.10%).
The unwind of Situational Awareness isn't the only reason the AI trade is back
The hedge fund's forced selling was a clearing event, but earnings are sustaining the AI trade
Cassidy supports Todd Blanche, rescuing Trump's embattled attorney general pick
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said Friday he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, giving President Donald Trump's embattled nominee a crucial vote after two other Senate Republicans announced their opposit…
Palantir CEO drops 11-word bombshell for stock market investors
Software stocks have had a rough year. The fear driving them down is real: AI agents are getting good enough to automate tasks that enterprise software used to handle, and investors have been cutting valuations across t…
Why is Replimune stock volatile today?
Replimune Group Inc. stocks have been trading down by -18.66 percent following negative sentiment around its latest clinical trial outlook.
Why is PENN Entertainment stock climbing today?
Looking back on consumer discretionary - casino operator stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) and its peers.
Stocks Settle Lower as Middle East Tensions Rise
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down -0.18% on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.39%. September E-mini S&P futures (…
Kevin O’Leary, aka ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ on crypto, winning in AI and 3 things all business owners must know
What Kevin O’Leary learned from Steve Jobs: You only need to get three things done every day. Just three.
AMD and SanDisk Set a High Bar for Nvidia
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is set to report second-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, with Wall Street expecting adjusted earnings of $1.61 per share on revenue of $11.31 billion. The report comes am…
Optical stocks have a China problem that most investors are missing
Optical stocks have a China problem that most investors are missing Beijing controls a chokepoint that Washington’s own crackdown can’t address. Read at source