Year: 2025
Trump warns courts against knocking down tariffs, says duties are ‘huge positive’ for stock market
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to honor recipients of the Purple Heart in the East Room of the White House on August 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Friday warned U.S. courts against blocking his tariff policy, citing its “positive impact” on the stock […]
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Gold futures just hit a record high. Possible U.S. tariffs could shake metal markets up further
Gold futures hit a record high on Friday after U.S. authorities said tariffs should be imposed on some gold bars — and some strategists say there is more upside ahead for the metal. U.S. gold futures for December delivery touched on an all-time high of $3,534.10 on Friday morning, before climbing down to trade at […]
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England Lionesses’ Jess Carter says social media platforms ‘need to do better’ after facing racial abuse online
Jess Carter of England running during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain. Richard Sellers/allstar | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images England Lioness and Gotham FC defender Jess Carter said social media companies can do more to police hate comments online after she faced racial abuse during the Euro 2025 […]
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Dodge unveils additions to 2026 muscle car lineup: ‘It’s about choice’
2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak in Green Machine (front). A Jailbreak Custom Color program will allow select Dodge customers to paint their Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak in nearly any color imaginable, including Stryker Purple (shown at rear). Courtesy: Dodge Stellantis subsidiary Dodge announced two new muscle cars on Friday, flexing its 2026 model year […]
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Sweetgreen shares drop 25% after salad chain cuts outlook for the second time in two quarters
People walk past a Sweetgreen restaurant in Manhattan. Jeenah Moon | The Washington Post | Getty Images Sweetgreen shares dropped more than 25% on Friday after the salad chain cut its 2025 outlook for the second quarter in a row, citing issues with its loyalty program, weak consumer sentiment, tariff headwinds and store challenges. For […]
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Sam Altman says he doesn’t think about Elon Musk that much
Sam Altman, left, and Elon Musk. Muhammed Selim Korkutata | Anadolu | Getty Images Sam Altman has dismissed longtime rival Elon Musk’s warnings that OpenAI is set to dominate Microsoft, after the companies announced that OpenAI’s latest AI model will be incorporated into Microsoft products. On Thursday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that OpenAI’s GPT-5 […]
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Bank of England chief says no rift with UK government as Revolut licence delay draws scrutiny
Revolut cards is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on March 29, 2024. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images LONDON — Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told CNBC there hasn’t been a “falling out” with the U.K. government over delays to fintech giant Revolut’s long-awaited bank license. Last week, the Financial […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Under Armour, Expedia, Trade Desk, MP Materials and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Under Armour — The retail stock tumbled 21% after American sportswear company posted first-quarter results that missed estimates. Under Armour reported adjusted earnings of 2 cents per share, lower than the FactSet consensus estimate of 3 cents. Revenue of $1.10 billion came in below the $1.13 […]
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Trump’s Russia deadline comes around with tariffs at stake
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, as he makes an announcement on the economy, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 7, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Russia to cease its war in Ukraine expires on Friday, as markets watch whether the White House […]
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Big Tech’s trillion-dollar market cap club could have a new member in the next few years, Dan Ives says
Palantir is on its way to becoming a trillion-dollar company, according to prominent tech bull Dan Ives. The AI company’s stock has surged more than 140% since the beginning of the year. Earnings beats , lucrative military contracts and the firm’s CEO boasting about “crazy, efficient revolution” in terms of growing revenue while downsizing headcount, […]
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