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FedEx (FDX) has put fresh financing tools in place by filing an omnibus shelf registration for common stock and debt securities, shortly after reporting fourth quarter fiscal 2026 results that surpassed earnings and revenue estimates. See our latest analysis for FedEx. The FedEx share price closed at US$314.96, with the 1-year total shareholder return of 63.96% standing in contrast to a 90-day share price return that has fallen 18.82%. This suggests strong longer term gains but fading recent...

First Solar (FSLR) is back in focus after multiple securities class action lawsuits accused the company of misrepresenting its ability to handle tariffs and operational shifts across international production sites, with investors now reassessing the stock’s recent slide. See our latest analysis for First Solar. At a share price of $202.82, First Solar has seen short term momentum fade, with the share price down 18.34% over the past 30 days but still showing a 5 year total shareholder return...

(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp. will invest $1 billion in Naver Corp. to help finance an AI data center under construction in South Korea, adding to a frenzy of deals by the world’s most valuable company.Most Read from BloombergRetina Chip Designed to Restore Sight to Go on Sale in EuropeHegseth Turns to UNC, Virginia Tech After Dropping Ivy LeagueApple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI DemandTrump Rebuilds Tariffs With New Levies on 60 EconomiesSpaceX Turns Away Falcon Customers i

At 62 with $400,000 earning next to nothing, you are not playing it safe. You are watching inflation quietly drain your future while the market offers a straightforward fix most pre-retirees walk right past.

General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) raised its full-year profit outlook even as it continues to navigate a challenging global operating environment characterized by tariffs, rising energy costs and inflationary pressures. The company hiked its profit outlook by $500 million to between $14 and $16 billion. The hike signals confidence that consumer demand will remain strong despite […]

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the U.S. government announced new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners over concerns related to forced labor. The targeted nations include the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—the fundamental pillars of the global semiconductor supply chain. While the U.S. designs many of the world's leading chips, the industry relies heavily on imported specialty chemicals, raw silicon wafers, and multi-million-dollar fabrication equip

Rivian’s lawyers state that the Supreme Court’s ruling alone does not guarantee companies will automatically receive tariff refunds.

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the U.S. government announced new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners over concerns related to forced labor. The targeted nations include the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—the fundamental pillars of the global semiconductor supply chain. While the U.S. designs many of the world's leading chips, the industry relies heavily on imported specialty chemicals, raw silicon wafers, and multi-million-dollar fabrication equip

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the U.S. government announced new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners over concerns related to forced labor. The targeted nations include the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—the fundamental pillars of the global semiconductor supply chain. While the U.S. designs many of the world's leading chips, the industry relies heavily on imported specialty chemicals, raw silicon wafers, and multi-million-dollar fabrication equip

The business inventory-to-sales ratio has declined to the lowest level since 2021, suggesting inflation may be even stickier than expected. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on small-caps, AI spending, and the gold market’s nasty message for bonds.

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the U.S. government announced new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners over concerns related to forced labor. The targeted nations include the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—the fundamental pillars of the global semiconductor supply chain. While the U.S. designs many of the world's leading chips, the industry relies heavily on imported specialty chemicals, raw silicon wafers, and multi-million-dollar fabrication equip

Asking for a Trend Host Brooke DiPalma previews several of the biggest stories to come next week, including Mag 7 earnings from Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), as well as the Fed decision and the latest Consumer confidence data.

On July 24, 2026, crude oil retreated slightly, easing inflation concerns, though tech selloffs kept the broader market volatile.

Dow Jones futures will open Sunday evening, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. Apple, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Amazon.com headline a massive earnings wave. The Federal Reserve meets, with a rate hike a possibility.

Paramount said Friday it will not move forward with its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until legal challenges to the deal are resolved or June 1, 2027, whichever comes first. The concession is the latest blow to the $81 billion merger between entertainment giants Paramount and Warner, which is being challenged on antitrust grounds by 12 states and the Writers Guild of America, who argue the deal is anticompetitive. Paramount’s decision came after a California federal court had granted a temporary restraining order stopping the deal from closing in 28 days.

The U.S. will consider applying additional tariffs to goods from the European Union in response to fines the 27-nation bloc has levied against U.S. tech firms. The EU this week announced it would fine Alphabet’s Google $1 billion for breaching digital competition rules—the latest in a series of penalties for American tech firms in recent years. In response, President Trump said on Friday that he would direct his government to open a tariff investigation that could result in new levies on the EU.

Investing.com -- Paramount said Friday it agreed to halt its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until June 1, 2027, or until a federal judge rules on a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general seeking to block the deal.

Volatility continued Friday as a new round of tariffs amplified inflation fears and Intel's earnings couldn't overcome a risk-off stance toward chip stocks.

Rivian has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to get the refund of tariffs it paid before the Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional. Find out more.

Real risk-free bond yields haven’t been this high in years. As for 30-year maturities, you would have to go back to the 2008-09 financial crisis to encounter real yields of nearly 3%. Real interest rates are what you earn after the bite taken by inflation.

Inflation and geopolitics are becoming bigger considerations for these tech-centric investments.

President Trump threatened Friday to impose "a substantial tariff" on the European Union over the bloc's penalties against U.S. technology companies .

(Updates prices in the second and final paragraphs.) Gold was mostly steady midafternoon Friday,

(Bloomberg) -- The selloff in SpaceX shares has driven the stock near a level that would imply investors are assigning no value to its artificial intelligence business, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley. Most Read from BloombergRetina Chip Designed to Restore Sight to Go on Sale in EuropeHegseth Turns to UNC, Virginia Tech After Dropping Ivy LeagueApple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI DemandTrump Rebuilds Tariffs With New Levies on 60 EconomiesSpaceX Turns Away Falcon C

Federal AI contracts are pouring into enterprise software order books, and two of the sector's most beaten-down stocks are suddenly surging. Whether today's rally marks a genuine turning point or a fleeting squeeze depends on details buried inside fresh earnings reports and a blockbuster government deal.

Artificial intelligence has become the ultimate Rorschach test. Some see mass unemployment. Others see unlimited prosperity. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) CEO Alex Karp believes the future will likely include plenty of wealth—but not everyone will share equally in it. "This is...

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on products from the European Union in retaliation to the bloc’s $1 billion (€890 million) fine of Alphabet Inc.’s Google. Most Read from BloombergRetina Chip Designed to Restore Sight to Go on Sale in EuropeHegseth Turns to UNC, Virginia Tech After Dropping Ivy LeagueApple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI DemandTrump Rebuilds Tariffs With New Levies on 60 EconomiesSpaceX Turns Away Falcon Customers in Major Bet on S

The past week’s news around Caterpillar has highlighted record data center–driven demand for large generators and turbines, resilient revenue performance versus peers, and continued innovation through moves like the Skycatch acquisition and connected worker initiatives. At the same time, Caterpillar’s dependable but historically low-yield dividend and premium valuation sit alongside tariff and cost pressures that could materially influence how investors weigh its growth story against its...

Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B) has filed a federal lawsuit against Eli Lilly over alleged false and misleading advertising of GLP-1 obesity and diabetes drugs. The company argues that Eli Lilly’s ads misrepresent clinical comparisons and risk misleading consumers and healthcare professionals. The case highlights rising tensions as both companies compete in the fast growing market for GLP-1 based obesity and diabetes treatments. Novo Nordisk is a major player in diabetes and obesity treatments,...

Artisan Partners, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its “Artisan Small Cap Fund”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund reported strong absolute returns and modestly outperformed the Russell 2000® Growth Index, which gained 25.7%. Global equities rebounded as resilient US growth, moderating inflation, strong earnings and […]