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Senate China auto bill could force Mercedes-Benz ownership changes for U.S. market access
A bipartisan Senate measure targeting Chinese-linked automakers and vehicle technology is advancing while raising questions about how broadly the restrictions could apply in the U.S. The current ...
U.S. big banks set to report stronger second-quarter revenue
Large U.S. banks are entering second-quarter earnings season with expectations of strong revenue from trading, investment banking and a rebound in commercial lending. The outlook puts firms ...
Delta Air Lines reports weaker quarterly profit as fuel costs surge
Rising travel demand lifts Delta Air Lines' second-quarter revenue, but the airline's earnings come under pressure as jet fuel prices spike during the Iran war. The results offer an early sign of ...
U.S. stock futures edge higher as oil retreats amid U.S.-Iran tensions
Global markets are steadying on Thursday after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran reignite geopolitical anxiety and complicate efforts to end the four-month conflict. Oil prices are easing from recent ...
Jet2 summer bookings rise as easing Middle East tensions support demand
Travel demand is showing firmer momentum for Jet2 as holidaymakers regain confidence in booking summer trips. The UK company says booked-to-date passengers for the summer season are up 7.1%, while ...
Federal Reserve pledges to keep independence as inflation stance stays firm
Just over a month into Kevin Warsh's tenure as Federal Reserve chair, the central bank signals it is maintaining a hard line on inflation despite political scrutiny over interest rates. His ...
Federal Reserve highlights AI uptake by U.S. small businesses in 2025 credit survey
Small businesses remain central to the U.S. economy, and Federal Reserve officials are emphasizing the need for timely data on how these firms finance and run their operations. At a Cleveland ...
U.S. prediction markets gain support for federal rules amid state licensing fight
As legal pressure builds around event contracts tied to sports, new polling shows voters in both major U.S. parties favor a single national approach to oversight for prediction markets. The ...
U.S. manufacturing employment contracts at fastest pace since pandemic, S&P Global survey shows
U.S. factory hiring is weakening sharply in June as manufacturers face rising costs, policy uncertainty and concerns about supply disruptions linked to the Iran war. The downturn in employment ...
Firefly Aerospace set to secure EXIM loan for Texas spacecraft expansion
Firefly Aerospace is poised to receive a $110 million loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank to support an expansion of its spacecraft production facilities in Texas. The financing would add to a ...
U.S. House bill seeks to bar lawmakers from prediction market bets on policy outcomes
Growing scrutiny of prediction markets is pushing Congress toward tighter rules on who can trade on political and policy events. A new House measure would extend those restrictions to lawmakers, ...
Fox, Tripadvisor and SpaceX lead midday stock moves as deal news and analyst calls reshape trading
Midday trading on Monday is driven by a mix of merger activity, analyst upgrades and shifting commodity prices across U.S. equities. Travel, airline and cruise stocks gain on lower fuel costs, ...
Drone warfare buildup lifts outlook for defense and aerospace funds
A U.S. military push to expand low-cost combat drone fleets is sharpening investor focus on the defense technology and aerospace supply chain. Weiss Ratings says the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance ...
U.S. inflation pressures deepen as energy spike strains household budgets
Rising energy costs tied to the Iran war are pushing U.S. inflation higher and adding to the financial strain on households. The pressure is extending beyond fuel, with wage growth trailing price ...
New York Fed survey shows stable U.S. inflation expectations in May
U.S. consumers keep their inflation expectations broadly steady in May even as the war in the Middle East pushes up energy costs and disrupts trade flows. The readings offer policymakers a measure ...
Sportsbooks step up World Cup betting features as prediction markets gain share
With the 2026 World Cup set to begin on June 11, online gambling groups are expanding betting products and promotions to capture what executives describe as a major customer acquisition moment. ...
China buyers intensify U.S. tungsten scrap hunt as supply squeeze lifts prices
Chinese buyers are expanding their search for tungsten scrap across the U.S. as shortages outside China tighten supply of a metal used in defence, aerospace and industrial tools. The buying push, ...
U.S. drone sector stocks gain as Pentagon funding talks lift outlook
Investor attention is shifting toward drone manufacturers and suppliers as expectations build that the U.S. government could deepen its financial support for the industry. Analysts say the ...
Federal Reserve officials signal possible rate hike as inflation risks persist
A firmer inflation backdrop is sharpening debate over the Federal Reserve's next move as policymakers weigh whether price pressures are easing quickly enough. St. Louis Federal Reserve President ...
Syngenta defends U.S. operations as scrutiny of Chinese-linked agriculture intensifies
Rising national security concerns around foreign ownership in U.S. agriculture are putting fresh pressure on Syngenta’s business and research footprint. The company’s chief executive says ...
White House review advances CFTC prediction market rulemaking amid state legal fight
Federal oversight of prediction markets is drawing closer scrutiny as the White House reviews a proposed rule from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The move comes as President Donald ...
