Who will be the next speaker of the House of Representatives: Jim Jordan, Steve Scalise — or Kevin McCarthy? With an internal House Republican meeting set for Wednesday to select their nominee, the focus is on House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan of Ohio, House Majority Leader Scalise of Louisiana, and back on McCarthy. McCarthy, the
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The new class of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are having a negligible impact on PepsiCo Inc.’s snacks and beverages business, but the trend of healthier eating is causing customers to seek smaller packages and to consume less sugar and salt. That’s according to Chief Executive Ramon Laguarta, who spoke about the trends on the
Treasury yields continued to move sharply lower into Tuesday afternoon trading, as fed funds futures traders priced in a high likelihood that the Federal Reserve may not raise interest rates again. What’s happening The yield on the 2-year Treasury BX:TMUBMUSD02Y slipped 12.8 basis points to 4.949% from 5.077% on Friday. It was headed for its
The USS Truxtun (DDG-103) destroyer sits in dry dock at the General Dynamics Corp. NASSCO shipyard facility on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, on Jan. 9, 2018. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Spotify — Shares of the music streaming service company fell 2.5%
In this article DIS ZS XOM SPOT OWL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Exxon gas station sign in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, Oct. 6, 2023. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Walt Disney — Shares of the media giant rose more
In this article AKRO PEP U PLTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Palantir headquarters in Palo Alto, California, May 10, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Palantir Technologies — Shares of the data analytics company added 2.3% on news that the U.S.
In this article DRI AEP BIP CTRA XOM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A logo of the Exxon Mobil Corp is seen at the Rio Oil and Gas Expo and Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil September 24, 2018. Sergio Moraes | Reuters Dividend-paying stocks are looking even more attractive as investors grapple with
In the electric world of Wall Street, some phrases don’t just make headlines – they make millionaires. “AI stocks to make you rich” – Sounds tantalizing, right? As the digital age dances forward, AI isn’t merely the tech industry’s latest darling. It’s the show-stopping headliner taking center stage. In the wake of rapidly advancing technology,
The space market has already grown to $447 billion since the start of 2023 and could grow to $1 trillion by 2030, according to figures compiled by the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Applications, including satellite broadband, space tourism and exploration, and military and intelligence applications, are driving the rise of this novel industry. However,
Unsurprisingly, the current year has been depressing for cannabis stocks. Regulatory headwinds continue to play spoilsport and making stock predictions somewhat difficult. However, some attractive cannabis stocks to buy hint at potential breakout on the upside. First, even without legalization, one cannot ignore the immense addressable cannabis market. Some major companies have even been diversifying
The unprecedented ousting of Kevin McCarthy from the U.S. House speaker’s chair last week sparked a round of understandable anguish for investors and market analysts who saw yet more evidence of U.S. political dysfunction. After all, the move — the result of a vote forced by a handful of hard-right lawmakers in his own Republican
Are you looking to add some oomph to your portfolio performance? Well, you’re in luck. While the market has been on a roller coaster ride, some stocks have been steadily performing and building momentum. Momentum stocks allow you to ride the wave of its trajectory and push your portfolio to the next level. You may
PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW) was hit hard by this year’s regional bank crisis, but many investors are nonetheless curious about buying PACW stock. Most of the curiosity comes from a pending merger deal with another regional bank, Banc of California (NYSE:BANC). Per the terms of this deal, PACW investors will receive consideration at a premium to
Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) stock manages one of the largest U.S. EV charging networks, with over 66,478 stations, including 50,167 in the Blink Network. However, there are red flags. The company is unprofitable, and burning through a significant amount of cash. In its latest quarterly report, Blink reported a $41.5 million net loss on $32.8 million
What will happen next to bond yields and interest rates? And how should that influence what investors do with their spare cash? Bond yields began moving higher in earnest early last year in response to a series of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Earlier this month, the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note hit
When it comes to solar stocks, the pullback has become overkill. Along the way, it’s creating a blood-in-the-street opportunity for these top solar stocks to buy. Even Truist analyst Jordan Levy hinted as much, noting that, “as with most ‘broad-natured’ selloffs…the recent price action creates an opportunity for those investors willing to ride through potential
Momentum stocks tend to be securities that are rising quickly and have a track record of consistent gains. These also tend to be stocks of well-known companies that have brand recognition and get a lot of media attention. While momentum stocks often provide big gains to investors they can also lose steam, and very quickly.
C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock is a prominent player in the artificial intelligence sector, specializing in enabling the creation and deployment of enterprise AI applications, a critical component for the AI industry’s expansion. The company experienced strong demand reflected in Q1 revenue of $72.4 million, showing year-over-year growth but falling short of last year’s 25% increase. The
Taylor Swift continues to pay dividends for the NFL. The Swift-NFL saga, which includes her rumored romantic relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and her appearances at two NFL games has created a total equivalent brand value of $122 million, according to data provided to MarketWatch from Apex Marketing, a company that
In this article APLS RMD PXD LEVI PHIA-NL PHG TSLA AEHR XOM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Pioneer Natural Resources — The energy stock soared nearly 10% in premarket trading after The Wall Street Journal reported Pioneer was