The Defense Department wants to reform how it sells weapons to foreign countries, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday. The U.S. foreign military sales, or FMS, process involves years of back-and-forth between the U.S. and countries interested in buying American-made weapons before anything ends up on foreign soil. The process, which has been criticized for its slow pace, has been the focus of reform efforts prompted by the war in Ukraine. In 2023, the Pentagon, State Department and Congress launched an effort to reform the FMS process, establishing a Tiger Team focused on pressure points and barriers to advancing desired…
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Contributing to a tax-advantaged account such as an IRA or HSA can help shield money from your 2024 taxes.Contributing to a tax-advantaged account such as an IRA or HSA can help shield money from your 2024 taxes. You have until April 15 to file your 2024 taxes. As the name implies, nearly all of what matters when it comes to your return happened last year. The various paperwork you’ll have to go through over the next couple of months will likely concern property you sold, money you made and loans you repaid in 2024. But the income you’ll owe tax…
The digital advertising market is doing so well that even Reddit is getting a cut of the spoils.The digital advertising market is doing so well that even Reddit is getting a cut of the spoils. Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty Images The digital advertising market is doing so well that even Reddit is getting a cut of the spoils. Reddit on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter revenue of $428 million, which was up 71% from the previous year and represents the fastest growth rate for any quarter since 2022. Although Reddit’s shares tumbled on weaker-than-expected user numbers, the company’s growing sales…
The uncertainty of the future and the broader economy may be leading people to splurge on holidays, expert says.The uncertainty of the future and the broader economy may be leading people to splurge on holidays, expert says. Sanja Radin | E+ | Getty Images It seems that love is in the air — and so is the spending as more people are apparently getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit this year. Americans shopping for their significant others are expected to spend $14.6 billion this year, according to the latest annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.…
Wells Fargo says investors should remain active and implement defensive and growth-oriented fixed-income strategies concurrently.Wells Fargo says investors should remain active and implement defensive and growth-oriented fixed-income strategies concurrently. There is a lot of uncertainty in the markets these days, but for fixed-income investors who remain agile, there could also be several opportunities, according to Wells Fargo. Bond yields remain elevated as investors grapple with uncertainty around the direction of interest rates and inflation . The yield on the 10-year Treasury is currently around 4.47%. Yields move inversely to prices. After cutting last year, the Federal Reserve opted to leave rates…
At an all-hands meeting in Paris this week, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said the search company has better AI technology than China’s DeepSeek.At an all-hands meeting in Paris this week, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said the search company has better AI technology than China’s DeepSeek. In this article GOOGL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Google DeepMind co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Demis Hassabis gives a conference during the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecom industry’s biggest annual gathering, in Barcelona on February 26, 2024. Pau Barrena | Afp | Getty Images Google’s AI chief told employees that…
The Investing Club holds its “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.The Investing Club holds its “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. 1. Stocks traded higher Friday and are on pace to end the week in the black, even as investors weigh the impact of President Donald Trump’s plans on reciprocal tariffs. For the week, the S & P 500 is up 1.5%, while the Dow and the Nasdaq are up 0.9% and…
Some retailers have walked back supplier programs intended to address the additional hurdles that Black and minority founders face, including funding.Some retailers have walked back supplier programs intended to address the additional hurdles that Black and minority founders face, including funding. Brown Girl Jane’s sales have more than doubled since the brand got picked up by Sephora last year. The beauty retailer took the 15 Percent Pledge, an effort to add more Black-owned brands to shelves. Courtesy: Brown Girl Jane Fragrance brand Brown Girl Jane’s perfume bottles sit on shelves at Sephora near some of the most storied labels in…
It marks another quarter of growing pains for the company, which is racing to launch new products and recover from the decline of its Covid business. It marks another quarter of growing pains for the company, which is racing to launch new products and recover from the decline of its Covid business. In this article MRNA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Moderna Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on March 26, 2024. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Moderna on Friday posted fourth-quarter revenue that beat estimates, but lost more than expected for the period, as the biotech company…
Ben & Jerry’s said Unilever ice cream chief Peter ter Kulve unilaterally banned it from “issuing any posts criticizing President Trump” pending further review.Ben & Jerry’s said Unilever ice cream chief Peter ter Kulve unilaterally banned it from “issuing any posts criticizing President Trump” pending further review. In this article ULVR-GB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pints of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream are seen on a shelf at Ideal Fresh Market of Church Ave in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City on March 19, 2024. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images…
Failure to secure a “just and lasting peace” for Ukraine would enfeeble not only Europe but also the United States, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned Friday.Failure to secure a “just and lasting peace” for Ukraine would enfeeble not only Europe but also the United States, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned Friday. MUNICH, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 14: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during the 61st Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2025 in Munich, Germany. International defence and security leaders from around the world are gathering for the February 14-16 conference. (Photo…
The Invesco QQQ Trust returned to its Dec. 18 high on Thursday, but BTIG’s Krinsky warns the move higher may not last.The Invesco QQQ Trust returned to its Dec. 18 high on Thursday, but BTIG’s Krinsky warns the move higher may not last. Tech stocks could be in trouble as they approach levels not seen in nearly two months, according to BTIG chief market technician Jonathan Krinsky. The Invesco QQQ Trust, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 , on Thursday returned to its highest level since Dec. 18, the final day of the Federal Reserve’s December policy meeting. That day, markets sold off…
DaVita shares tumbled after issuing a weak outlook amid rising care costs, while big investor Berkshire offloaded some shares in a preplanned agreement.DaVita shares tumbled after issuing a weak outlook amid rising care costs, while big investor Berkshire offloaded some shares in a preplanned agreement. In this article DVA BRK.A Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 13, 2025. NYSE DaVita, a company that provides dialysis services, saw shares tumbling Friday after issuing a weak outlook amid rising care costs, while big investor Berkshire Hathaway offloaded some shares in…
Roku CEO Anthony Wood said more than half of U.S. broadband households now watch TV with Roku.Roku CEO Anthony Wood said more than half of U.S. broadband households now watch TV with Roku. In this article ROKU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Shares of Roku surged more than 10% Friday, at one point reaching a new 52-week high, on earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” CEO Anthony Wood said more than half of U.S. broadband households now watch TV with Roku. Wood said the company added more than 4 million new streaming…
You’d think with the overhang of Federal Reserve policy uncertainty and tariffs, stocks would be in difficult shape, but that’s not happening.You’d think with the overhang of Federal Reserve policy uncertainty and tariffs, stocks would be in difficult shape, but that’s not happening. It’s another day with more stocks up than down. The ratio Friday is almost 3:1, advancing stocks to declining ones on the New York Stock Exchange. It’s 2:1 on Nasdaq. You’d think with two huge overhangs to the market — Federal Reserve policy uncertainty and tariffs — stocks would be in difficult shape, but that’s not happening. Tech…
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading. Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Warner Music Group — The entertainment stock popped 3% following an upgrade at Citi to buy from neutral. Citi analyst Jason Bazinet said that Warner Music’s multiple is “far below” those of its peers. Roku – Shares popped nearly 14% after the streaming company reported fourth-quarter results that beat analyst expectations. Roku lost 24 cents per share on revenue of $1.2 billion. Analysts expected a loss of 40 cents per share…
The artificial intelligence winner owned 1.7 million shares in WeRide for a stake worth about $25 million at the end of December, according to a new filing.The artificial intelligence winner owned 1.7 million shares in WeRide for a stake worth about $25 million at the end of December, according to a new filing. Chip giant Nvidia revealed in a filing that it took a stake in China’s self-driving startup WeRide last quarter, sending shares skyrocketing. The artificial intelligence winner owned 1.7 million shares in WeRide for a stake worth about $25 million at the end of December, according to a new…
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