By the end of 2025, the U.S. economy feels almost in a Nirvana state. Economic growth has been strong. Inflation has cooled. The Federal Reserve has already delivered three consecutive rate cuts. Stocks are at record highs, not just among…
Yum China Holdings Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) stock climbed Friday after the restaurant operator unveiled an expanded share repurchase program and outlined its long-term capital return strategy. Yum China said it entered share repurchase agreements in the United States and Hong Kong.…
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) is evaluating an expansion of production capacity for its H200 artificial intelligence chips after orders topped output as per its Chinese clients. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Washington will allow Nvidia to export H200…
Chile is set for a high-stakes presidential runoff election on Sunday, December 14. The South American nation will choose its next leader and determine direction for one of the largest global commodity producers at a time when the world needs…
Regulators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are reportedly weighing whether to sharply accelerate early-stage review steps for Eli Lilly and Co.’s (NYSE:LLY) experimental oral weight-loss treatment, orforglipron. The initiative is part of the National Priority Voucher program,…
At the core of Micron Technology Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MU) investment narrative is an incoming paradigm shift. While memory-focused semiconductors have long been a commoditized industry, the sector — thanks to artificial intelligence — is rapidly transitioning into a critical source of…
Katapult Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:KPLT) stock surged Friday premarket after the company announced it has agreed to merge with The Aaron’s Company Inc. and CCF Holdings LLC in an all-stock transaction aimed at broadening access to retail goods and financial services…
Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLB) State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF 45.3600 0.240 0.53 1.0K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF 154.3885 0.808 0.52 1.4K (NYSE:XLF) State Street Financial Select Sector…
Russian President Vladimir Putin can continue funding the war in Ukraine for several more years despite rising economic strain, former Russian central bank deputy chairman Sergey Aleksashenko told CNBC on Friday. Aleksashenko noted that the Bank of Russia expects just…
Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO) shares moved little during Friday's premarket session as investors assessed fresh product updates and the recently-revealed European delivery news. The electric vehicle maker continues pushing new models and overseas expansion despite softer year-end demand conditions across global…