Block Inc (NYSE:XYZ) shares are moving higher Monday after the company was selected to join the S&P 500. What Happened: S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that Block will replace Hess Corp (NYSE:HES) in the S&P 500, effective prior to the market open…
As investors increasingly seek stability amid market volatility, the spotlight is shifting to companies that consistently outperform expectations and are built on solid fundamentals. On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Bill Baruch, founder and president of both Blue Line Capital…
With markets largely unfazed by President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalations and the potential economic fallout of the same, economist Peter Schiff warns that Trump may not back down this time around. What Happened: On Tuesday, Schiff posted on X,…
Cryptocurrency investors profited handsomely last week as altcoins followed Bitcoin’s record highs. What happened: Bitcoin, the world's largest digital asset by capitalization, began a gravity-defying bull run that propelled it beyond $122,000. But while Bitcoin set the tone, its returns…
Drone stocks are taking off after hours Thursday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new orders to fast-track drone manufacturing and deployment. What Happened: In a video posted on X after the market close on Thursday, Hegseth announced he was signing memos…
ProKidney Ord Shs Class A (NASDAQ:PROK) shares are trading sharply higher Wednesday morning, following a marked surge on Tuesday driven by positive clinical trial data for its chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment. The company’s shares are gaining again Wednesday as…
President Donald Trump has revealed his intention to set new tariff rates unilaterally for various trading partners through letters. This decision will bypass the need for individual trade agreements. What Happened: President Trump declared that the upcoming deadline for trade agreements is irrelevant,…
Nuburu Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN: BURU) announced Friday that it is making steady progress in its strategic pivot toward defense and security technologies, which is highlighted by its planned acquisition of Italy-based Tekne SpA. The stock rallied following the announcement. The deal,…
In an official announcement on Tuesday, McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) and Krispy Kreme Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) have decided to part ways. Concerns about profitability led to the termination of this association. Their US doughnut partnership will conclude on July 2, 2025. What…
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% during Wednesday’s June meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling no urgency to cut rates as officials monitor potential tariff-driven inflation impacts. What Happened: Sage Advisory managing partner Thomas Urano told Yahoo…
