Breaking coverage of stock indices, sector moves, and trading activity to keep investors informed on what's driving Wall Street each day.
Tesla's second quarter deliveries crushed forecasts, but the stock fell anyway. Here's why China and Europe drove the beat, and why Musk's robotics bets now matter more than car counts.
Curtis Hernandez
Starting this weekend, companies and individuals can donate stock directly into newborn Trump accounts. Here's how the program works, who actually qualifies for free federal money, and what the tax…
Douglas Turner
Trump Accounts opened for contributions on July 4, giving kids under 18 a tax deferred way to invest, complete with a $1,000 government seed deposit for eligible children. Here's how…
Eugene Castillo
The USMCA trade agreement did not get renewed by the White House on its scheduled deadline this week, leaving the 16 year old pact between the United States, Mexico and…
Curtis Hernandez
Comcast is separating its broadband and cable business from NBCUniversal, ending a 2011 media merger as streaming reshapes how people watch TV and pay for internet.
Dean Porter
Rocket Lab is acquiring Iridium Communications in an $8 billion cash and stock deal, merging a launch company with a global satellite network and over 2.55 million subscribers.
Douglas Turner
Lawmakers are investigating Merck and AbbVie over clinical trials at Chinese military linked hospitals and Xinjiang sites, raising fresh questions about biotech security and patient consent.
Curtis Hernandez
SpaceX raised $25 billion in bonds just weeks after its IPO, drawing $90 billion in investor demand even as shares dropped 16.4%. Here's why.
Eugene Castillo
For the first time on record, more central banks plan to cut dollar holdings than add to them, as geopolitical risk tied to US policy pushes reserve managers toward the…
Douglas Turner
The U.S. is poised to skip extending USMCA, kicking off a decade long countdown clock as Washington, Mexico and Canada clash over auto rules and China loopholes.
Eugene Castillo
Lawmakers are pressing Merck and AbbVie over clinical trials run in China, including sites in Xinjiang and at military hospitals, demanding answers by July 17 about safety and security risks.
Douglas Turner
SpaceX just joined the Nasdaq 100, forcing index funds to buy roughly $4.3 billion in shares. Here's how that automatic purchase affects your 401(k) without you lifting a finger.
Douglas Turner
A suspected attack on a cargo ship near Oman halted a UN escort effort through the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices up more than 2% and reviving fears over…
Dean Porter
Crude oil prices dropped more than 4% Wednesday after the US and Iran signed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. USO hit near its 52-week low, but depleted…
Eugene Castillo
Wendy's stock surged more than 30% on Wednesday after a viral Reddit post on WallStreetBets called on retail traders to buy the beaten-down burger chain. Here's what the numbers actually…
Dean Porter
Crude oil is in freefall, with USO hitting near its 52-week low as Iran peace talks and recovering Strait of Hormuz traffic push Brent toward $74. Trump has ordered the…
Dean Porter
Silver is in freefall on June 21, 2026, with SLV dropping 6.6% to $52.05 and an RSI below 28. A stronger dollar, rising rate expectations, and softening industrial demand are…
Dean Porter
Tanker rates for Persian Gulf crude have exploded, with one shipment booked at nine times the normal benchmark cost. Yet USO is falling sharply and sitting near a 52-week low.…
Curtis Hernandez
Wendy's stock surged 28% on June 21 after the chain named a new CFO with ties to CEO Bob Wright. Retail traders piled in, targeting its record-high short interest of…
Eugene Castillo
Silver has dropped below $60 an ounce for the first time in 2026, and the iShares Silver Trust is trading at the bottom of its 52 week range with an…
Dean Porter
Postmaster General David Steiner told a Senate committee this week that USPS is borrowing from employee retirement funds to stay afloat, warning that without congressional action the agency faces collapse…
Curtis Hernandez
Crude oil just hit its lowest price since before the Iran conflict began, with USO dropping nearly 4% as diplomatic talks in Switzerland raise hopes the Strait of Hormuz will…
Dean Porter
An Alignment Healthcare executive sold $550,000 in stock, but context matters: it was a prearranged trade, he kept $25 million in shares, and the company just posted 33% revenue growth.…
Curtis Hernandez