Iran is reportedly rearming during a pause in hostilities with the United States, expecting its first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defense missiles within weeks. The $60-70 million deal covers QW-12 and FN-16 MANPADS, brokered via Hong Kong-based…
U.S. stock futures were higher on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 indices gained, following Tuesday’s mixed close. This comes as the U.S. military said it intercepted a surprise Iranian missile attack after U.S. Central Command,…
Patrick De Haan warned U.S. gasoline prices could stay above $4 per gallon beyond August 8 for the first time on record, calling the potential milestone concerning. On Tuesday, the GasBuddy analyst said U.S. gas prices are on track to…
Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) aircraft linked with a U.S. government contractor were reportedly found to have transported drones, weapons and mercenaries for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to United Nations experts. Boeing Aircraft Found By UN According to a report…
FIFA’s plan to build a $20 billion commercial company around the World Cup has pulled the Kushner family into a political controversy, with Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Eternal expected to lead a private investor group and UEFA warning that football’s "soul…
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pushed back against President Donald Trump’s optimistic assessment of the U.S. economy, arguing that millions of Americans continue to struggle with rising living costs, inadequate health coverage and housing insecurity. Trump Defends Economy On Tuesday, in…
Ted Benna, the retirement consultant widely credited with helping create the modern 401(k), now believes the retirement plan has fallen short for many lower-income workers. Benna, now 84, believes many middle- and lower-income workers cannot afford to contribute to a…
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the U.S. should not block Chinese AI models to gain a competitive edge, warning that regulations pushed by leading American AI labs could stifle domestic competition. In an interview with the Financial…
The S&P 500 edged higher on Tuesday as investors rotated into old-economy sectors while semiconductor stocks remained under pressure. Now, Polymarket traders are betting the benchmark index will build on those gains at Wednesday’s open. The S&P 500 closed 0.21%…
President Donald Trump questioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s warnings about Iran hours before their White House meeting Tuesday, but Netanyahu emerged from the 90-minute talks describing an "excellent" discussion grounded in "full partnership" and "mutual support." Trump Questions Netanyahu’s…