A Senate Republican intends to block President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) nominees until Secretary Kristi Noem appears on Capitol Hill. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., told reporters that he was putting holds on future nominees for the agency because Noem had not yet committed to appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. ‘My chairman […]
The U.S. seizure of the tanker formerly known as Bella I marks a rare escalation in sanctions enforcement against Russia’s so-called ‘dark fleet,’ but experts say the move is unlikely to trigger a broader confrontation with Moscow, at least in the near term. Analysts largely agree that the interdiction — one of the most direct U.S. […]
Donald Trump’s grip on congressional Republicans is slipping. A series of rebukes on the Hill on Thursday highlighted how rank-and-file Republicans are starting to move with less regard for the president heading into the midterms. Here’s what comes next on three fronts: — Bringing back ACA credits: Seventeen House Republicans broke ranks to support a […]
JPMorgan has replaced Goldman Sachs as the issuer of “Apple Card,” marking a significant shift in the tech titan’s financial services strategy. On the surface, it’s a seismic shift that offers Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) a stronger, more stable banking partner with unmatched scale, credibility, and infrastructure. However, the direct impact on Apple stock – […]
Nvidia stock traded lower early on Thursday as investors grappled with mixed and sometimes contradictory signals over how close the chip maker is to resuming exports of its artificial intelligence hardware to China. Shares of the semiconductor giant were down around 2% at $185.05 in midday trading. Nvidia’s stock has become increasingly sensitive to developments […]
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS) ripped higher on Thursday after Israel picked its subsidiary, Airobotics, for its “Drone Hives” project. While the Drone Hives initiative is a critical component of the $1.7 billion Eastern Border Security Barrier, the “prime contractor” label may be masking significant financial and operational hurdles Following today’s gains, Ondas stock is trading […]
European markets and politics were in focus as investors weighed shifting economic signals and mounting social pressures across the region. London stocks edged lower as weakness in energy shares offset a fresh defence rally, while signs of easing wage expectations offered cautious optimism for UK inflation watchers. On the continent, French farmers brought disruption to […]
As Apple Inc. accelerates internal discussions around leadership succession, hardware engineering chief John Ternus has emerged as the leading candidate to eventually succeed Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, according to a report from The New York Times. The report said the shift comes as Tim Cook, 65, has signalled to senior leaders that he wants […]
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD stock) tumbled on Thursday, dropping nearly 3% to $204.53 as investors rotated out of the semiconductor giant following its CES product showcase. The decline reflects not a company-specific crisis, but rather a collision of broader sector pressures, profit-taking after a stunning 77% rally in 2025. AMD’s impressive announcements at CES, […]
Investors are bailing on CorMedix (NASDAQ: CRMD) today after the biotech firm guided for up to $320 million in revenue for its fiscal 2026. The announcement isn’t sitting well with shareholders, primarily because CRMD’s topline was roughly $400 million in the prior year, according to the preliminary full-year financials it posted on Thursday. Simply put, […]