Prison stocks slumped under Trump. Why are they soaring now

AppLovin, top tech stock of the year, soars another 46% on earnings beat

AppLovin was already the best-performing tech stock of 2024, and that was before the stock popped on a big earnings beat.

Business - CNBC - November 7

WK Kellogg’s stock soars as strength in granola and premium cereals boosts sales

WK Kellogg Co.’s stock was enjoying a record rally on Thursday, after the cereal company beat third-quarter earnings expectations as strength in premium granola sales helped mitigate ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Toast’s stock soars after company swings to profit and revenue beats estimates

Toast Inc.’s stock soared in after-hours trade Thursday, after the digital-payment platform for restaurants posted better-than-expected revenue for the third quarter, offsetting a profit miss.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Rivian’s stock soars as joint venture with Volkswagen is upsized to $5.8 billion

Rivian Automotive Inc. and Volkswagen have launched their upsized joint venture, joining forces with the goal of creating “cutting-edge” electric-vehicle technology.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Why ‘Trump trades’ and ‘Harris trades’ could be just regular stock-market bets

Here’s what the S&P 500 sectors are really saying about their presidential election preference.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Why software stocks could see fresh shine after Trump’s presidential victory

Analysts see the potential for a friendlier merger climate and growth in IT budgets.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Trump is ‘the most pro-stock-market president’ America has ever had — here’s why it’s not even close

Financial markets could benefit from Donald Trump’s second term, says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel. But they could also serve as a check against certain excesses.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

'It's my car - why should an under-21 not be allowed in it?'

Planned limits on newly qualified drivers has sparked a debate - the BBC hears from both sides.

Why U.S.-Russia tensions have sent palladium prices soaring

Palladium futures rallied Thursday to their highest price of the year, buoyed by the suggestion of sanctions on exports of the metal from Russia, which is the world’s largest exporter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Jim Cramer wants to buy more shares of 2 portfolio companies with favorable catalysts

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Apple sells $46 billion worth of iPhones over the summer as AI helps end slump

Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summertime quarter

Tech - ABC News - October 31

Why gold is looking better than stocks for 2025

Sentiment readings currently don’t suggest a major top is near.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win

The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.

Trump, Senate GOP victories send markets soaring

Stocks roared out of the gate Wednesday morning following news that former President Trump has secured a second term in the White House and Republicans won a majority in the Senate. The Dow Jones ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

What to expect for AI under Trump

President-elect Trump’s return to the White House has those in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry preparing for potential cutbacks in regulation and federal funding. From the launch of ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Under Armour’s ‘affinity for the underdog’ helps send stock toward record gain

Shares of Under Armour Inc. were having their best day ever on Thursday, after the maker of athletic gear said its upbeat quarterly results and full-year outlook showed that the company’s “affinity ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Why America needs disaster reform now

Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long calls for reforms to the disaster management system, including increased funding, improved preparedness, and simplified disaster assistance, to address the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Why is the price of gold so high right now?

Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.

Trump Win Sends Trump Media and Tesla Shares Soaring

Companies linked to the president and his prominent supporter Elon Musk shot up after the election, as did U.S.-focused small cap shares.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Ex-UK soldier facing spying charge admits escaping from prison by hiding under a truck

A former British soldier who is facing spying charges has admitted escaping from a London prison by clinging to the underside of a delivery truck

World - ABC News - November 11

Why Chinese Are Rushing Into a ‘Casino’ Stock Market

Steps to bolster the economy have set off a stock buying frenzy. Our columnist spoke to Chinese investors about why they are jumping in knowing the risks.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Viking Therapeutics’ stock soars 18% as data on oral weight-loss drug looms

Viking Therapeutics Inc.’s stock soared 18% Thursday, after the biotech, which is developing a weight-loss drug in pill form that has raised high hopes among analysts and investors, posted earnings ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Tesla stock soars 22% for best day in over a decade on Musk's 2025 growth projection

Tesla shares soared 22% Thursday, the stock's best day in 11 years, following its better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Centene’s stock soars 11% after earnings sweep past estimates and company backs guidance

Chief Executive Sarah M. London said the company had navigated a “dynamic landscape” in the quarter amid turmoil in the Medicaid business.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Reddit’s stock soars after social-media platform turns a profit, beats Q3 sales and earnings estimates

Reddit said Tuesday that it turned a profit in its third quarter — a first for the social-media platform since becoming a public company earlier this year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit

Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.

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