Month: October 2024
Healthy Returns: Pfizer pulls sickle cell disease drug from markets – here’s why it matters
Kena Betancur | Corbis News | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Hello and happy Tuesday! Today, we’re unpacking a shocking move from Pfizer. The pharmaceutical giant last week announced it […]
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Harris campaign launches small business battleground tour in a play for Latino, Black voters
Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks onstage during a campaign event, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., September 29, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Harris campaign surrogates are planning a series of stops with small businesses in at least six battleground states this week, according to a preview of the announcement first […]
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Where the charts indicate gold is headed next as it rallies on escalating geopolitical tensions
Gold is making new all-time highs fueled by two factors: escalating tensions in the Middle East , as well as central banks around the world moving to a more dovish, or accommodative stance. I believe there is more upside in gold that we can take advantage of in the underlying bullion market or one of […]
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Harris wants to stand out as the pro-cannabis candidate. The industry isn’t convinced yet
Vice President Kamala Harris further positioned herself as a pro-cannabis candidate on Monday in an interview with sports and culture podcast “All the Smoke” — but industry leaders aren’t convinced her administration would lead to the reform she has promised. “I just think we have come to a point where we have to understand that […]
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Nike reports earnings after the bell. Here’s what Wall Street expects
An employee carries shoe boxes at the Footlocker retail store in the Barton Creek Square Mall on August 28, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Nike will report quarterly earnings Tuesday as investors brace for another set of less-than-stellar results. The company announced in September that CEO John Donahoe would be stepping […]
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Facebook parent Meta rehired worker after he stalked a coworker for over a year, lawsuit says
A logo of US company’s Meta is displayed during the Vivatech technology startups and innovation fair, at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, on May 22, 2024. Julien De Rosa | Afp | Getty Images A former Meta staffer who was placed on a “Do Not Hire” list after he stalked and harassed […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Lockheed Martin, Paychex, CVS and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. New Fortress Energy – Shares of the natural gas company popped 17% after New Fortress priced its underwritten public offering of roughly 46 million shares at $8.63 per share through Morgan Stanley. Deutsche Bank reduced its price target and downgraded New Fortress to sell on Tuesday, […]
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Tesla set to report Q3 deliveries ahead of robotaxi event
Tesla is set to report third-quarter vehicle production and delivery numbers on Wednesday. Analysts are expecting Elon Musk’s automaker to report about 463,310 deliveries, according to estimates compiled by FactSet StreetAccount. That would include about 435,900 of Tesla’s Model 3 sedans and Model Y SUVs. Tesla reported deliveries of 435,059 and production of 430,488 vehicles […]
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GM reports 2.2% decrease in third-quarter sales, but EVs make gains
GM’s 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV during a media launch event for the vehicle in Detroit, May 16, 2024. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — Increases in sales of electric vehicles and small crossovers helped General Motors report slightly better-than-expected sales during the third quarter. The Detroit automaker reported a 2.2% drop in third-quarter sales compared […]
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Microsoft’s new Windows 11 update comes with energy use and Wi-Fi enhancements
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at the company’s annual developer conference in Seattle on May 21, 2024. Max Cherney | Reuters Microsoft said Thursday that it’s starting the process of releasing a broad update to its Windows 11 operating system for PCs. Today, Windows accounts for just 9% of Microsoft’s $245 billion in fiscal 2024 […]
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