U.S. crude oil briefly dips below $70 as tankers transit Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices fell about 4% Wednesday as tankers continued to transit the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes that the worst of the Middle East supply disruption is over.
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Why energy could be a great place to invest even with oil prices retreating — 5 stocks to buy
While the world watches and waits on every word around the Strait of Hormuz, investors are moving on. Mostly. It's 'mostly' because no one is suggesting that the troubles are over and things are back to normal. Far from…
Federal student loans have a new interest rate discount — here's who qualifies
The Trump administration is offering federal student loan borrowers a deeper-than-usual discount on their interest rates if they sign up for automatic payments soon — but not everyone will qualify.
Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill ahead of tense meeting with GOP senators
President Donald Trump on Wednesday canceled via Truth Social a scheduled Capitol Hill signing of a landmark bipartisan housing bill that leaders in both parties had heralded as a win, setting off a contentious day in C…
Amazon's Zoox unveils redesigned robotaxi ahead of upcoming expansion
Amazon's Zoox unveiled the "next evolution" of its toaster-shaped self-driving vehicle on Wednesday, adding more rider-friendly features ahead of a wider U.S. rollout this year.
Toyota gains on General Motors in new U.S. sales forecast: 'GM may be looking over their shoulder'
DETROIT – Toyota Motor is notably gaining on America's largest automaker, General Motors, in U.S. sales as hybrids get more popular and all-electric vehicles sputter.
Energy secretary says U.S. has ended Iran's ability to close Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military escorts of commercial ships have ended Iran's ability to close the Strait of Hormuz in the future, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says U.S. GDP growth can return to 3% before end of the year
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence Wednesday that the U.S. economy can get back on the path to 3% growth as the Iran war nears conclusion.
Nvidia's Huang calls black market data centers made of smuggled parts a 'dead end'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told shareholders on Wednesday that if a commercial opportunity conflicts with U.S. national security, the company would prioritize American interests.
Bessent sees GDP growth booming again this year. Kalshi traders see little chance of that
While Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes the U.S. economy can achieve 3% growth this year, traders on Kalshi paint a different picture.
The Beaten-Down Stock Wall Street Insiders Are Quietly Loading Up On
Two directors bought 705,000 shares of Mission Produce near its $10 52-week low as covering analysts maintain Buy ratings targeting $16.50.
AI Fears Overshadow Sales Force’s (CRM) Strong Fundamentals
Burke Wealth Management, an investment management company, released its "Focused Growth Strategy" first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned -10.6% in Q1 2026, sig…
Keefe Bruyette Upgrades Toll Brothers (TOL) to Outperform – Here’s Why
Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL) is one of the top cheap growth stocks to get rich. Keefe Bruyette upgraded Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL) to Outperform from Market Perform on June 8, adjusting the price target on the sto…
BofA Cuts PT on PDD Holdings (PDD) – Here’s Why
PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) is one of the top high-conviction stocks to buy according to hedge funds. BofA cut the price target on PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) to $113 from $140 on June 15 and maintained a Neutral …
S&P Global Ratings Affirms Ecopetrol’s (EC) Global Credit Rating at BB-
Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) is one of the top cheap growth stocks to get rich. Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) announced on June 16 that the S&P Global Ratings affirmed the company's global credit rating at BB- with a stable outl…
Soybeans Starting Wednesday with Penny Gains
Soybeans are trading with 1 to 2 cent higher trade so far on Wednesday. Futures closed mixed on Tuesday, with front months steady to 1 ½ cents higher and deferreds up 1 to down 1 ¼ cents. Open interest was down 6,880 co…
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Wednesday
Stock futures are pointing higher Wednesday after two days of losses fueled by tech sector weakness; FedEx shares are losing ground despite a solid earnings report; shares of chipmaker Cerebras are down after the compan…
MXNB Lands on Ripple XRPL Permissioned DEX to Power USD/MXN Settlement Rail
Ripple and Bitso announced on June 13, 2026, the expansion of their partnership to bring MXNB, a regulated, peso-backed stablecoin issued by Juno, a Bitso subsidiary, natively to the XRP Ledger, integrating it alongside…
Long-Term Outlook Brightens for This Nuclear ETF
Small nuclear reactors may be small in size, but the market for these generators of nuclear power is anything but diminutive. That's good news for a variety of stocks and ETFs. The ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technolog…
Qualcomm to buy startup Modular for $4 billion in AI software push
June 24 (Reuters) - Qualcomm said on Wednesday it would buy AI startup Modular in an all-stock deal valued at nearly $4 billion, gaining access to software that runs AI models across chips without having to write code …
UBS Remains Neutral on Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), Lifts PT
Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:FICO) is one of the best big tech stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. UBS lifted the price target on Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:FICO) to $1,250 from $1,110 on June 16 and main…
Argus Cuts PT on Ulta Beauty (ULTA) – Here’s Why
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) is one of the top cheap growth stocks to get rich. Argus cut the price target on Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) to $550 from $615 on June 18 and reiterated a Buy rating on the shares, st…
London’s First Uber (UBER) Robotaxis Expected in Months, Reuters Reports
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is one of the top high-conviction stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Reuters reported on June 8 that Uber Technologies, Inc.'s (NYSE:UBER) users can sign up for a chance to ride …
Village Inn Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy
A Florida Village Inn franchisee operating three restaurants across the Tampa Bay region filed for bankruptcy protection after a severe revenue decline tied to the destructive 2024 hurricane season.