A United Airlines plane taxis at Los Angeles International Airport on April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Jet fuel prices have surged this year since the attacks on Iran that began two months ago led to the Strait of Hormuz effectively closing. For now, airline executives say travelers are…
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arrives for a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2026. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images In what could be Jerome Powell’s final meeting as Federal Reserve chair, he is expected to lead…
Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone has addressed reports linking Julian Alvarez with a summer move to Arsenal, acknowledging that the Gunners are among the elite clubs monitoring the Argentine forward. Speaking ahead of their Champions League semifinal first leg against the Premier League leaders, Simeone admitted it is “normal” for his star striker to be…
People outside Starbucks in London, United Kingdom on April 8, 2026. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images Starbucks on Tuesday said it was raising its full-year outlook for comparable earnings and same-store sales growth after reporting its second straight quarter of traffic growth. “This quarter marked a milestone for Starbucks – and the…
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking an early review of Disney’s broadcast station licenses following concerns around the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, according to a letter from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Tuesday. The letter orders the company to file for early renewal for ABC-owned television stations and notes the action is related to an…
When Meta agreed to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup with Chinese roots for roughly $2 billion last December, many saw the transaction as just another routine deal in today’s global technology economy: capital crossing borders, startups relocating to friendlier jurisdictions, and major platform companies acquiring talent and intellectual property in the race to…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have left the door wide open for Aaron Rodgers to return. Still, the club gave itself a little bit of protection in case he does not. Pittsburgh placed the unrestricted free-agent tender on the four-time NFL MVP on Monday, meaning the Steelers would be entitled to a compensatory draft pick if Rodgers…
Joby Aviation offers investors a way to gain exposure to the emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry, Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Management, told CNBC on Tuesday. “Joby is my favorite out of the whole group, of all the companies working on eVTOLs,” Brown said on CNBC’s ” Halftime Report .”…
A Cadillac all-electric 2025 Escalade IQ luxury SUV is displayed during press day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, September 14, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — General Motors on Tuesday said the Iran war is causing cost increases to its business, but inflated consumer expenses such as higher gas…
Tech companies tethered to OpenAI are in the spotlight Tuesday following a report that the ChatGPT maker missed recent targets for new users and revenue, calling its expansion plans into question. Top executives are now concerned that the company might not have the money for future computing contracts, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday ….
