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Investors are focused on SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket. Space-and-defense company Redwire said it had agreed to send its orbital pharma technology to low-Earth orbit on SpaceX’s Starfall spacecraft, a vehicle that hasn’t flown yet. SpaceX hasn’t said much about Starfall, but has submitted plans to federal regulators that describe it as a cylindrical capsule 2.5-feet high and more than 10 feet in diameter.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management just handed clients a gold target that would stun most investors, and the bank says two converging forces make it more realistic than it sounds.

International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) received FedRAMP Moderate Authorization for its Maximo Application Suite SaaS offering, making it available for use by US federal agencies. The authorization covers cloud based asset management tools designed for regulated government environments. IBM and Red Hat launched the Lightwell program, which provides free open source security fixes and tools to universities and non governmental organizations. Together, these initiatives expand IBM's role...

(Bloomberg) -- Kevin Warsh’s embrace of financial markets to help the Federal Reserve do its job would mean trading more precise policy tools for a blunt instrument.Most Read from BloombergIran Says Agreement on Hormuz Shipping Reached With OmanGoogle AI Veterans Depart During Seismic Leadership ShiftWhy Do Data Centers Use So Much Fresh Water?Microsoft’s AI Sales Mostly Come From OpenAI, Disclosures ShowMajor Hedge Funds Targeted in Wave of Attempted CyberattacksIt can work, but it’s an ineffic

Rockwell Automation's broader end-market demand, stronger margins and raised fiscal 2026 outlook signal momentum, even as inflation and tariffs increase costs.

U. S. stock futures were little changed ahead of Thursday’s opening bell, pointing to another cautious session as investors looked ahead to Friday’s closely watched employment report for fresh clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move.

The JPMorgan Chase CEO warned that heavy demand for capital could keep inflation elevated, spurring higher-for-longer interest rates.

The JPMorgan Chase CEO warned that heavy demand for capital could keep inflation elevated, spurring higher-for-longer interest rates.

In Bitcoin news today, BTC USD is trading near $64,800 as three distinct forces converged this week to reframe the asset’s risk and opportunity profile simultaneously. A Federal Reserve official opened the door to a rate hike, and a volunteer security group published nearly 5,000 vulnerability findings across the Bitcoin ...

WTS raised its 2026 outlook after data center sales more than tripled, fueling strong organic growth despite tariff and inflation pressures.

Treasury yields have given back some of their recent summer surge. What happens next will likely depend on the chances of a longer term peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran and the Federal Reserve’s reaction to Friday’s jobs report. Longer-dated 30-year paper, meanwhile, was marked at 5.176%, down around 8 basis points from last week’s peak of 5.25%, the highest since 2007.

On July 29, DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) launched DoorDash Air, its own in-house drone delivery program, after clearing a Federal Aviation Administration certification to fly commercial drone deliveries across the US. It is the clearest signal yet that DoorDash wants control over how food and goods move, not just who delivers them. The question for investors is […]

It’s been 23 weeks since the U.S. began strikes on Iran, and we’re still in the midst of what feels like the hundredth attempt at peace talks. President Donald Trump said this week that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was close, but warned that strikes could resume if talks fall apart. This week I’m diving into El Niño, and how the sheer strength of this year’s weather event means that its effects will extend well beyond agriculture profit margins—it will hurt global central banks’ efforts to curb inflation.

The latest tariff move wasn't about raising rates; it was about making them stick, and that could reshape which stocks win for years to come.

A modest silver lining for headline inflation is overshadowed by one of the central bank's favorite inflationary measures.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Aug, 6 2026 US market stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.2% and Dow futures also in positive territory. The backdrop is softer inflation expectations, as UK gilt yields slip below 4.9% and US 10 year Treasury yields hover near 4.6%. This signals that borrowing costs may not rise as sharply as feared. At the same time, a series of purchasing manager indexes across Europe and Japan show...

Today Economic data: Weekly jobless claims, preliminary productivity and costs report for the second quarter, EIA weekly natural gas storage report, Challenger job-cuts report Earnings (a.m.): ConocoPhillips, Warner Bros Discovery, Kenvue, Fox Corp, Hertz, Keurig Dr Pepper, Datadog, Ralph Lauren Earnings (p.

(Bloomberg) -- Nintendo Co. reported stronger-than-expected earnings buoyed by tariff refunds from the US and strong sales of a pair of in-house titles for its flagship Switch 2 console.Most Read from BloombergIran Says Agreement on Hormuz Shipping Reached With OmanGoogle AI Veterans Depart During Seismic Leadership ShiftSpaceX’s AI Splurge Puts a Damper on First Earnings After IPOMajor Hedge Funds Targeted in Wave of Attempted CyberattacksMicrosoft’s AI Sales Mostly Come From OpenAI, Disclosure

OpenAI asked a federal judge Wednesday to dismiss Apple's lawsuit accusing the AI giant and two former Apple employees of stealing trade secrets and soliciting confidential information from job candidates.

(Bloomberg) -- OpenAI is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Apple Inc. accusing the artificial intelligence company of stealing trade secrets, saying that the iPhone maker’s allegations are meritless.Most Read from BloombergIran Says Agreement on Hormuz Shipping Reached With OmanGoogle AI Veterans Depart During Seismic Leadership ShiftSpaceX’s AI Splurge Puts a Damper on First Earnings After IPOMicrosoft’s AI Sales Mostly Come From OpenAI, Disclosures ShowMajor Hedge Funds Targ

In my 40-plus years in this business, I’ve seen new Federal Reserve Chairmen and Chairwomen routinely tested by the market. Just look at the performance of the S&P 500 Index (^SPX) in Chairman Powell's first year. That said, I think the market narrative around Kevin Warsh is just wrong, maintains Nancy Tengler, CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments.

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Asian shares took a breather on Thursday after an AI-driven surge the previous day, while oil prices traded in a tight range as markets assessed prospects

Federal agents are using flight manifests to arrest travelers with lapsed visas, drawing objections over safety and protocol.

By Karen Roman a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) said its second quarter gross margin was 61.1%, compared to 57.5% in the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by lower tariff rates and the improved full price selling on streetwear brands. It reported a second quarter net loss of $0.2 million, or $(0.01) per share, […] The post a.k.a. Brands 2Q Gross Margin Improves as Fashion Turnaround Gains Momentum appeared first on ExecEdge.

A new round of strong earnings reports powered the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a fresh high on Wednesday, underscoring how surging profits are underpinning the stock-market rally. Upbeat reports from Amgen Walt Disney and Merck helped send the blue-chip index 0.5%, or 263 points, higher to 54349. The Dow industrials have now climbed for five straight sessions, notching three straight records and a 5.3% gain in their best such run since the volatile days of the April 2025 tariff panic.

Regal Rexnord Corp (RRX) reports robust order growth and AMC segment strength, but lowers full-year margin guidance amid inflation and mix headwinds.

Owens-Corning Inc (OC) delivered robust Q2 results with $2.8 billion revenue and a 24% EBITDA margin, while navigating cost inflation and strategic investments.

Improved guidance did not resolve investor concern about declining volume, rising investment and persistent inflation.

Fedena reduced his direct equity stake by 18% following a 213% one-year stock surge, while maintaining a 0.11% ownership interest in the refiner.

EBay forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on ‌Wednesday, leaning on its push into ‌authenticated luxury goods, collectibles and refurbished products to bring ​more high-value buyers to its online marketplace. The company has sharpened its focus on enthusiast buyers through "focus categories" where buyers value selection ‌and specialist ⁠services. These include trading cards and other collectibles, auto parts and ⁠accessories and refurbished electronics.