Imrann Ahmad 
U.S. stock futures slipped Thursday morning as investors reacted cautiously to fresh earnings from chip giant Nvidia, leaving markets searching for their next clear direction. Futures Dip as Investors Digest Nvidia Stock futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq edged lower ahead of the opening bell. The muted move came … Read more
Grocery giant Kroger on Monday named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its new chief executive, ending a year-long search that began after the company removed Rodney McMullen last March. The U.S. grocer pushed out McMullen following a board investigation that found his personal conduct was “inconsistent” with certain company policies. Foran, a native of … Read more
Key Points Shares of Novo Nordisk (NVO) jumped more than 5% Monday, while Hims & Hers (HIMS) plunged over 21% in early trading, as a major legal battle shook the booming U.S. weight-loss drug market. Novo Nordisk announced it is suing telehealth platform Hims & Hers, accusing the company of widely promoting cheaper, unapproved versions … Read more
U.S. stocks rallied sharply on Friday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average above the historic 50,000 level for the first time, as investors piled back into the market after a volatile week filled with sharp swings and tech-driven uncertainty. Markets Jump as Investors Shake Off a Rocky Week Wall Street finished the week on a … Read more
President Donald Trump is counting on larger tax refunds this spring to convince Americans that real economic relief has arrived — and to give Republicans a boost heading into November. But some economists and political strategists warn that the impact may not last long. The White House estimates the average tax refund could rise by … Read more
Amazon has stunned Wall Street with one of the biggest tech spending announcements ever — and investors are reacting fast. The company says it plans to pour about $200 billion into artificial intelligence in 2026, a massive jump that has sparked both excitement and serious concern across markets. Amazon Doubles Down on AI — But … Read more
Key Points Amazon shares tumbled 8% on Friday after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter earnings and dramatically raised its long-term spending forecast to $200 billion. Here’s how Amazon performed compared with analyst expectations from LSEG: Wall Street also focused on key business segments: Massive AI Spending Push AMAZN said capital expenditures will keep climbing as … Read more
Key Points Alphabet, the parent company of Google, beat Wall Street expectations for the fourth quarter, but investors weren’t fully impressed. A massive new spending plan focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure cooled enthusiasm, sending shares lower in extended trading on Wednesday. Even though Alphabet topped estimates for revenue, earnings per share, and cloud performance, the … Read more
Pizza Hut is preparing to close 250 restaurants across the United States, a major move that signals ongoing struggles for one of America’s most recognizable pizza brands. The closures were confirmed by parent company Yum! Brands during its latest earnings call. The company said the targeted locations are underperforming stores, and the shutdowns will take … Read more
Jan 31 — Bitcoin is under renewed pressure as investors react to political and monetary policy shifts in Washington, extending a sharp selloff across the crypto market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 6.53% to $78,719.63 by 12:48 p.m. ET on Saturday, continuing losses from the previous session. On Friday, Bitcoin briefly dropped to $81,104, its … Read more