Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday that American auto CEOs told him they are “cool with” President Donald Trump’s new trade deal, which could put lower tariffs on cars imported from Japan than on cars made by U.S. companies in Canada and Mexico. Lutnick brushed off complaints from a group representing General Motors, Ford and…
Sandal maker Birkenstock is an attractive play with a long-term growth profile, according to Goldman Sachs. Analyst Louise Singlehurst upgraded the company’s shares to buy from neutral and kept her 12-month price target of $60, which suggests the stock can jump 18% from its latest close. “In terms of valuation, the recent relative softness versus…
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Union Pacific , Norfolk Southern — Union Pacific said it was in advanced talks about a potential combination with Norfolk Southern, which would create the largest U.S. railroad. Union Pacific shares fell almost 3%, while Norfolk Southern slipped less than 1%. CSX — Shares rose less…
Hulk Hogan gestures to the audience during his Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia. Paul Kane | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, whose charisma and shirt-ripping showmanship brought professional wrestling to new heights of mainstream popularity, died Thursday in Florida, officials said….
Slightly over a year ago, CNN hosted a debate between then-President Joe Biden and Former (and current) President Donald Trump. President Biden’s approval rating heading into the debate was already low. The Pew Research Center’s survey in April of 2024 showed that the number of U.S. adults who disapproved of his performance as President vastly…
Something Bold (and Delicious) is Brewing at McDonald’s: A First Sip into the Future of Beverages Courtesy: McDonald’s McDonald’s said Thursday it is planning to test new coffee drinks, refreshers and flavored sodas at more than 500 restaurants later this summer, hoping to cash in on younger consumers’ love for fun, colorful drinks. “We’re seeing…
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick answers questions during a television interview at the White House on June 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday that TikTok will go dark for Americans unless China agrees to give the U.S. more control over the popular short-form video app. “We’ve…
Versant signage on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, July 21, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Comcast on Thursday announced the expected board members of its cable networks spinout, Versant. They come from backgrounds in media, technology, finance and other industries, according to…
Sydney Sweeney attends the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Presley Ann | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Actress Sydney Sweeney helped bring American Eagle shares into the latest round of meme stock mania on Thursday. The “Euphoria” and…
Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Meme stocks — These stocks once again are making attention-grabbing moves. Opendoor Technologies jumped 7%, while GoPro and Krispy Kreme each fell around 4%. Dow Inc. — The chemical company’s stock slid more than 10% after disappointing second-quarter results. Dow posted a loss of 42 cents…
