Year: 2025
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Dominion Energy, Paramount, Rocket Lab, Stanley Black & Decker and more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves in midday trading: Dominion Energy — The energy company’s shares fell nearly 5% after the Trump administration halted five East Coast wind projects, including Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, the largest project of its kind in the U.S. Maplebear — The Instacart parent’s stock fell more […]
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Alphabet to acquire data center and energy infrastructure company Intersect
Google parent Alphabet on Monday announced it will acquire Intersect, a data center and energy infrastructure company, for $4.75 billion in cash in addition to the assumption of debt. Alphabet said Intersect’s operations will remain independent, but that the acquisition will help bring more data center and generation capacity online faster. In recent years, Google […]
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Trump halts wind projects, including Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, Dominion stock drops 4%
Dominion Energy’s wind turbines located 27 miles off of Virginia Beach in the Atlantic Ocean on July 17, 2023. Kendall Warner | Virginian Pilot | Getty Images The Trump administration on Monday halted Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, the largest project of its kind in the U.S., as well as four other projects off the East […]
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Mercedes-Benz agrees to $149.6 million settlement with U.S. states over excess diesel emissions
A Mercedes-Benz logo is displayed on a used vehicle for sale at a dealership on November 11, 2025 in San Diego, CA. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Mercedes-Benz has reached a $149.6 million settlement with U.S. states to resolve a long-running investigation into allegations of diesel emissions cheating by the German […]
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Starbucks turnaround will take time. This options strategy works if shares remain range-bound
Despite Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s efforts to revitalize the coffee brand through the “Back to Starbucks” initiative , structural challenges continue to erode its performance. Once touted as a primary growth driver, China, its second-largest market, grew nominally by only 5% year over year in U.S. dollar terms. However, adjusting for a strengthening yuan and […]
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Neuroscience researcher: The dopamine-boosting morning routine I use to start my day in a good mood
We often underestimate how much our morning rituals can set the tone for the rest of the day. When you prioritize activities that spark a natural dopamine release, you aren’t just waking up — you’re essentially giving your brain a head start on feeling motivated and balanced. “Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which is a chemical […]
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The NBA is pursuing ownership groups for a potential basketball league in Europe
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference following a meeting of the NBA’s board of governors at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Chase Stevens | Las Vegas Review-journal | Getty Images The NBA is looking to […]
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Top 3 mistakes employees make during performance reviews—and how to avoid them, says career coach
Performance review season can be nerve-wracking, but there are several ways employees can set themselves up for success. The best thing employees can do for themselves is to practice “emotional management,” according to career coach Sarah Baker Andrus. Remaining calm and engaged during the meeting will leave a good impression, she says, while becoming defensive […]
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Instacart ends AI-driven pricing tests that drove up costs for some shoppers
FILE PHOTO: Instacart shopper, Loralyn Geggatt makes a delivery to a customer’s home in Falmouth, MA on April 7, 2020. David L. Ryan | Boston Globe | Getty Images Instacart said Monday it will cease the use of artificial intelligence-driven pricing tests on its grocery delivery platform after the practice was scrutinized in a wide-ranging […]
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Asset manager Janus Henderson gets bought by Trian, General Catalyst for $7.4 billion
Nelson Petz, Founding Partner and CEO of Trian Partners, speaking at the 14th CNBC Delivery Alpha Investor Summit in New York City on Nov. 13th, 2024. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Asset manager Janus Henderson agreed to be acquired by investors Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst, the companies announced Monday. Trian and General Catalyst will […]
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