Justin Verlander’s return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team’s increased relevance over the past couple of years. Verlander said Thursday he knew he might someday come back, but it’s been a long road for both him and the franchise. Verlander agreed to a $13 million, one-year deal…
Foxconn, a major partner for Nvidia, has reported a 22% surge in revenues in the final quarter of 2025, as tech firms continue to ramp up spending on AI infrastructure. Also known as Hon Hai, Foxconn reported revenues of 2.6 trillion Taiwan dollars ($83 billion) in the quarter up to December, as its components and…
It’s not often we get to pay tribute, in full, to our giants while they’re still with us. But in “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!” Judd Apatow dutifully and affectionately celebrates the laugh-filled life of a comedy legend who’s still here to tell the story — and the jokes — himself. “The 99…
A Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen jet fighter takes off during the NATO’s Ramsteign Flag 2025 exercice at Leeuwarden Air Base on April 8, 2025. John Thys | Afp | Getty Images Global defense stocks moved higher on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump, in a major rhetorical shift, said Ukraine could retake…
Bank of America has growing confidence that Five Below ‘s new leadership, merchandising changes and marketing investments could drive further upside for its stock. The bank double upgraded shares of the discount retail chain to a buy from underperform. Analyst Ronald Ohmes also hiked his price target to $233 from $158. Shares of Five Below…
Caleb Williams has arguably been this season’s Captain Comeback, but there’s another nickname the Chicago Bears quarterback is embracing. In a feature for “FOX NFL Sunday,” Williams said he’s warming up to the “Iceman” nickname. “I’m a fan of it,” he said. “It’s a cool name. It’s interesting when you think of it. Ice is…
The stock market reached records again this week, propelled by the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates for the first time since last December. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq hit a number of all-time closing highs this week, one as recently as Friday, after the Fed announced a quarter-point reduction to the…
Commodities could soar after the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point interest rate cut this week, though this will depend on whether the U.S. manages to avoid a recession, according to JPMorgan. “Historically, commodities have generated positive returns both leading up to and following the first Fed cut,” JPMorgan analysts led by Natasha Kaneva told clients in a…
Sydney Harbour and the skyline of the central business district (CBD) in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Wednesday, as investors weighed a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, as well as fresh commentary from the U.S. Federal Reserve. There is growing optimism that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran brokered…
INDIANAPOLIS — When Jake Spavital joined Cal’s coaching staff ahead of the 2023 season, he immediately started hearing “great stories” about a true freshman quarterback on the Bears’ scout team. They were stories about how Fernando Mendoza attacked his role with an uncommon purpose. He studied the tape of his defensive teammates, committed to giving…
