Tesla (TSLA) stock is staying strong in trading Thursday after the company delivered earnings that largely surprised Wall Street and Elon Musk delivered a new round of optimistic forecasts. The automaker reported improved operating profit margins, automotive gross profit margins excluding the benefits of regulatory credits, and better earnings per share than analysts had expected […]

Union machinists at Boeing (BA) are extending a six-week strike, having voted to reject the struggling plane maker’s latest contract proposal; Tesla (TSLA) shares are jumping in premarket trading after the EV maker delivered bigger-than-expected profit; United Parcel Service (UPS) shares are surging after the shipping company beat earnings projections and returned to growth; IBM (IBM)

TKO Group, the company that owns WWE and UFC, is expanding into sports-adjacent properties by acquiring three businesses for $3.25 billion from its controlling owner, Endeavor Group. The businesses are Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG, the companies announced Thursday. The deal is all stock, and Endeavor’s ownership in TKO will increase from 53% to

Dividend stocks with substantial yields tend to outperform when the Federal Reserve begins lowering interest rates. These moves reflect portfolio managers shifting capital away from bonds and into stable, income-producing equities. Among companies paying dividends above 4%, five stand out for their market strength and sustainable payouts. With yields ranging from 4.5% to 8.7%, these

Move over, AI stocks. Nuclear stocks are becoming the next big thing. Investors have caught on to tech powerhouses like Nvidia that are capitalizing on demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chip components, but the data centers running AI applications like ChatGPT require tremendous amounts of power, and the big question facing investors now is which

With less than two weeks remaining before the election, the CNBC All-America Economic Survey shows the presidential contest remains a statistical dead heat both nationally and in the battleground states, unchanged from the August survey though there have been some notable movements among key groups. Nationally, former President Donald Trump holds a 48%-46% lead over

The U.S. presidential election is just days away. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump tied in the polls and the election is likely going to come down to the wire. Investors are thinking about the outcome and trying to position their portfolios for either a quick gain after the results or creating

Raising a child can be extremely rewarding—but it can take a toll financially. Parents can expect to pay between $16,227 and $18,262 a year raising a child born in 2023. Creating a sound financial plan can help new parents avoid some potentially costly mistakes in the short and long term. Key Takeaways Some of the

Recurring dividend income can help boost your savings, help pay bills, and/or potentially even allow you to retire early. There’s a significant incentive for building up a strong portfolio of high-yielding dividend stocks as the payoff could be huge in the long run. And while most dividend stocks only pay you every three months, you

Southwest is the last big U.S. airline that allows you to check your luggage for free. While other airlines will charge you upward of $35 to bring a bag (and some will even charge you for carry-ons), Southwest allows each passenger to check two bags at no cost. Southwest mainly operates domestic flights, including options