Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) speaks on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Two Republican senators are planning to debut a framework on Tuesday for a major bill that would set the rules of the road…
Iran on Monday launched what its armed forces called a “powerful and destructive missile strike on the United States’ Al-Udeid military base in Qatar.” Explosions were heard in the skies over Doha, the capital of Qatar. The Al-Udeid Air Base, whose 10,000 or so service members make it the largest American military installation in the…
A number of catalysts could lead to more gains for Lyft , according to TD Cowen. Analyst John Blackledge upgraded the ride-sharing stock to buy from hold, naming it his “best smidcap idea” for 2025. The analyst also upped his price target by $5 to $21, which implies more than 40% upside from Monday’s close….
Darden Restaurants on Friday beat Wall Street’s earnings and revenue estimates, while the Olive Garden parent predicted solid growth for fiscal 2026. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $2.98 adjusted vs. $2.97 expected Revenue: $3.27 billion vs. $3.26…
Deutsche Bank is doubling down on defense investment as a broader European drive to rearm unlocks fresh capital in the region. Speaking to CNBC’s Annette Weisbach at the Tag der Industrie conference in Berlin on Monday, Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing said that the German lender has increased its exposure to the defense industry to…
Crypto company Digital Asset said Tuesday that it’s netted $135 million in funding from a raft of major names in banking and finance. The firm, which touts itself as a regulated crypto player, said it raised the fresh cash in a funding round co-led by DRW and Tradeweb, with Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas and Ken…
Karen Knudsen did not grow up in a scientifically centered home. She grew up in a military family. But at an early age, as a “naturally curious” kid, she came to love the experience of discovery and gravitated toward math and science. That led Knudsen to assume she would one day become a medical doctor….
Google could face changes to its online search services in the U.K. after regulators raised concerns over the tech giant’s dominance. The Competition and Markets Authority on Tuesday said it is consulting on a proposal to give Google “strategic market status,” a designation under new competition rules for tech firms that hold entrenched power in…
U.S Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters following the weekly Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski | Getty Images Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday that lawmakers in his chamber will remain in Washington, D.C., until they pass President Donald Trump’s…
Investors should consider taking advantage of the recent pullback in shares of Mastercard and Visa , Wells Fargo said on Tuesday. The firm reiterated its overweight ratings on the two global payments technology names and kept its price target at $625 for Mastercard and $395 for Visa. Those targets each imply around 15% upside from…
