(L-R) Mikayla Newton and Katerra Jones, reporters with the Prince George’s County during a news broadcast on May 15, 2025 in Largo, MD. Michael A. McCoy | The Washington Post | Getty Images Spending on political advertisements is projected to hit a new record, with this midterm season expected to reach a total of $10.8…
Check out the companies making the biggest moves in midday trading: Frontier Group — Shares of the budget airline carrier shot up more than 13% in the wake of rival Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy filing on Friday. Humana — Shares of the health insurer rose more than 2% after the company reaffirmed on Friday its fiscal…
JPMorgan added PTC Therapeutics to its list of favorite stocks as the new month gets under way. Every month, the bank refreshes its analyst focus list, which includes the top ideas from JPMorgan analysts aligned with growth, income, value and short investment strategies. The bank’s changes come after stocks notched a solid performance in August…
Corona and Modelo beers imported from Mexico for sale at a grocery store in Magnolia, Texas, on April 3, 2025. Ronaldo Schemidt | Afp | Getty Images Constellation Brands on Tuesday slashed its full fiscal-year outlook, saying a “challenging” economy is hitting its alcohol sales. The company, home to popular brands such as Modelo and…
Lisa Cook, governor of the Federal Reserve, speaks during a Fed Listens event in Washington, D.C., on March 22, 2024. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nearly 600 economists signed an open letter Tuesday warning that President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook threatens the central bank’s independence and erodes…
Starbucks’ new protein-packed beverages Source: Starbucks Starbucks plans to tap into consumers’ protein obsession by launching protein-packed cold foam and lattes starting Sept. 29. From “gym bros” to users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, many Americans are trying to consume more protein, with the goal of building or maintaining their muscle mass and feeling more…
Jay Woods , who has spent more than three decades on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, discusses three stocks the pros are watching this week for their market impact and for trading opportunities. (Watch the video above for the full insight.) The chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets believes Thursday’s earnings…
An Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare video game is inserted into Microsoft’s Xbox One video game console. Michael Ciaglo | Bloomberg | Getty Images Call of Duty, one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, will be coming to the big screen with the help of Paramount. The studio announced…
Treasury yields jumped on Tuesday to begin September trading as a court decision knocking down most of the Trump administration’s tariffs raised the prospect of the government having to repay the money already brought in, stretching an already-stressed U.S. fiscal situation. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose 5 basis points to 4.275%. The 30-year bond yield climbed…
A version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Alts newsletter, a guide to the fast-growing world of alternative investments, from private equity and private credit to hedge funds and venture capital. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The revolution in private markets and private lending is setting the stage for a sweeping…
