Tesla Stock's Future Comes With A Hefty Price Tag
While investors focus on robots and AI, the company's spending plan reveals one number that could test the high-flying stock.
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Cotton Sharply Lower on Thursday, Rejecting 80 Cent Mark
At midday on Thursday, cotton futures prices are back down 260 to 396 points from the Wednesday close. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts up 24 to 96 points. Crude oil is was up a modest 10 to 15 cents …
As prediction markets boom, questions arise over who will be the watchdog
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has been the lead regulator on event contract exchanges for over 30 years after it issued a 1992 ruling on the Iowa Electronic Markets, widely recognized as the first prediction …
Here's what to expect when Netflix reports earnings after the bell
Here's how Netflix is expected to perform for the period ended June 30, according to estimates from analysts polled by LSEG:
Retail sales get a boost from car buyers and Amazon Prime Day. The economy hasn’t lost its mojo.
Sales at retailers rose in June as Americans bought more new cars and spent more online during Amazon’s annual summer sales event, signaling steady growth in the U.S. economy.
He backed Tesla and SpaceX before anyone else — here is the impossible bet he is making now
This isn’t the new Musk biography everyone’s talking about. This is the 2015 Musk biography by Ashlee Vance. I started reading it in July, before I knew there was a new one. It’s fine: Musk never changes. He’s always be…
The Lehman Bros. moment of the AI bubble is coming, says this critic warning of fallout for tech stocks and the entire market
What to know about positioning for the second half of 2026, and where we see opportunity by sector.
IRS tax liens can be a 'kiss of death,' consumer advocate says — and they're on the rise
There has been an uptick in the number of tax liens filed by the Internal Revenue Service in recent years, exposing more people who owe a federal tax debt to potential job loss, the inability to secure loans and other d…
Stocks Pressured by a Renewed Selloff in Chipmakers
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.28%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0…
Horizon Kinetics Asset Management buys $2,268 in RENN fund shares
Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC, a 10% owner and investment adviser to RENN Fund, Inc., made an open-market purchase of 756 shares of Common Stock at $3.00 per share on July 13, 2026, bringing its direct holdings …
42% of adults rely on their parents for financial support—there are no 'bad guys' here, says financial therapist
A large portion of U.S. adults are making ends meet with help from their parents.
Daily Dividend Report: SON,KO,FUL,PPG,CNP,OKE
The Board of Directors of Coca-Cola announced the election of a new company officer and the approval of the company's regular quarterly dividend. The company declared a regular quarterly dividend of 53 cents per common …
Trump is set to deliver an election-focused national address tonight. Here's what to know
President Donald Trump has signaled he plans to raise alleged issues with U.S. elections during a primetime address to the nation set for Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.
GE boosts profit outlook, but stock falls as booming order growth cools
Top 10 Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026 Plus, how dividend stocks have performed so far this year. David Sekera, CFA and Susan Dziubinski
Thursday Sector Leaders: Trucking, Paper & Forest Products
Also showing relative strength are paper & forest products shares, up on the day by about 3.5% as a group, led by Sylvamo, trading higher by about 6.1% and Louisiana-Pacific, trading up by about 4.2% on Thursday.
Oil prices dip but hold near highest in a month on Middle East tensions
July 16 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged lower on Thursday but held near the highest since mid-June as the Iran war escalated, with Tehran asking Yemen's Houthi movement to be prepared to close the Red Sea oil export route.
Oil is facing a supply crunch — and the war in Iran isn’t the only problem
Prices at the pump have surged and global fertilizer shortages are spreading because of the war in Iran, but the most immediate supply chain crisis hitting consumers may be one that arrives every 5,000 miles: the routin…
Thursday Sector Laggards: Precious Metals, Semiconductors
Also lagging the market Thursday are semiconductors shares, down on the day by about 4.7% as a group, led down by AXTI, trading lower by about 12.7% and Kopin, trading lower by about 10.3%.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.92 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.57 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted …
Who qualifies for the bigger IRS tax break on gas — and how to get the most of it
President Trump has called for a temporary waiver of the federal gas tax, which costs drivers 18.4 cents per gallon.
Soybeans Close with Strength, as Crush Data Exceeds Estimates
Soybeans were up 7 ½ to 11 cents at the Wednesday close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 8 3/4 cents $11.55 1/2. Soymeal futures were $1.50 to $3.70 higher at the close, with Soy Oil futures 16 to …
Nvidia unveils new AI model and expands Japan’s physical AI ecosystem
Nvidia unveiled a new AI model for robots and vision AI agents on Wednesday, deepening its push into the physical AI market in Japan.
Nvidia-backed Fireworks hits $17.5 billion valuation as companies pursue cheaper AI models
The cost of the latest artificial intelligence models is increasingly breeding anxiety among finance executives, who have started directing employees to consider open-source alternatives.
Wall Street's profit boom has Europe ripping up its banking rulebook
U.S. investment banks have toasted a record quarter, as their European rivals continue to lag — but now a major pivot towards deregulation across the Atlantic could provide a much-needed shot in the arm for the continen…