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Ford raises 2026 guidance as $1.3 billion tariff refund assists in offsetting higher costs
Aside from earnings and any changes to the automaker's 2026 guidance, investors will be monitoring effects from the Iran war, tariffs and the pullback in EVs.
Kalshi bettors called it: Powell says he will stay on as Fed governor after chair term ends
Bettors on the platform don't think Powell will leave until August. If he stays on until then, he'd attend two more meetings of the FOMC.
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square USA fund falls sharply in public market debut
The listing gives public investors their first direct stake in Ackman's investment platform, which runs a concentrated portfolio of 10 large-cap names.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: GE HealthCare Technologies, Bloom Energy, Seagate, Teradyne, & more
Here are the stocks making headlines in midday trading.
Trump says it's 'great' that UAE pulled out of OPEC
The UAE has faced repeated missile and drone attacks by Iran, a fellow OPEC member, as it responds to the U.S.-Israeli war.
Jerome Powell says he will continue to serve as a Fed governor, calls Trump criticism 'unprecedented'
Powell addressed the question of whether he will stay on as a Board of Governors member after his term as chair ends.
Fed holds rates steady but with highest level of dissent since 1992
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its latest decision on interest rates.
Hegseth defends Iran war's mission, costs in first testimony since conflict began
Democratic lawmakers grilled Hegseth about the Iran war in a hearing about the Pentagon's budget.
Major Fed rate dissent, Powell to stay on — plus, Boeing takes an unwarranted hit
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Comey will challenge Trump seashells threat indictment as vindictive prosecution, lawyer says
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted twice since President Donald Trump regained office. The first case was dismissed by a judge.
Savings rates drop even without Fed cuts. Here’s where you can still earn 4% on your cash
While the Federal Reserve's hold on rate cuts is generally good news for savers, there have already been some banks that have lowered their payouts anyway.
What Wall Street is really looking for in hyperscaler earnings
The path from billions of dollars in capital spending to actual profits is key for investors.
Fed holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for credit cards, mortgages, car loans and savings rates
From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the Fed's April interest rate decision may affect your wallet.
Mortgage rates surge to nearly four-week high as Iran headlines impact markets
Negative headlines on the Iran war pushed bond yields higher, and mortgage rates followed.
Your bank account could be costing you — try these 6 low- or no-fee options
Your bank account is working against you if you're paying a monthly maintenance fee. Here's what to switch to.
Traders brace for $800 billion in earnings-related stock movement
Wenesday night is the main event for earnings season, with Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft – four of the "Magnificent Seven" — set to report.
A million-dollar gold bear emerges ahead of the Fed decision
Someone sold upside call exposure in the SPDR Gold ETF (GLD) while simultaneously buying downside put exposure in a two-pronged trade.
Jet fuel bidding war breaks out as airlines confront ‘global stress test’ over shortages and cancellations
The continent must "fight for every cargo" in what analysts have dubbed a "global stress test" for the airline industry.
Mortgage rates are rising again, but homebuyers are trickling back
Mortgage rates rose last week after several weeks of declines. That took a toll on refinance demand, but homebuyers seem more resilient.
UK's biggest drugmakers see surprise profit bump, even as pharma grapples with U.S. policies
AstraZeneca and GSK, the U.K.'s second and ninth most valuable companies, both saw first-quarter profits beat expectations early Wednesday.
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