‘Billions’ in Medicare waste? Read the fine print.

Yet another investigation into federal government spending has found that “waste, fraud and abuse” is a lot less than some people say.
Eli Lilly obesity pill orforglipron led to 12% weight loss

Eli Lilly on Thursday said the highest dose of its daily obesity pill helped patients lose almost 12% of their body weight, or roughly 27 pounds, at 72 weeks in a late-stage trial, paving the way for its entrance into the market. The pill’s weight loss was 11.2% when analyzing all patients regardless of discontinuations. […]
SoundHound earnings show a growing embrace of voice AI, and the stock is surging

The company beat revenue expectations by a wide margin, with a CEO saying that businesses large and small are turning to AI for voice-based customer service offerings.
Flutter (FLUT) Q2 2025 earnings report

Online sports betting giant Flutter reported second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations Thursday. The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.95 per share versus an estimated $2.08, according to a survey of analysts by LSEG. Revenue came in slightly higher than expectations at $4.19 billion against consensus expectations of $4.13 billion. Flutter owns the dominant […]
What’s at stake for oil prices ahead of Trump’s Friday deadline for Russia-Ukraine cease-fire

Investors may soon find out just how willing President Donald Trump is to punish Russia in the face of a potential jump in oil prices, as a Friday deadline set by the White House for a cease-fire with Ukraine looms over the market.
Peloton (PTON) earnings Q4 2025

Clothing inside a Peloton store in Palo Alto, California, US, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Peloton posted a surprise profit for its fiscal fourth quarter on Thursday and outlined its strategy to return to growth under new CEO Peter Stern. Shares of Peloton gained 6% in early trading. […]
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Q2 2025 earnings

A Burger King restaurant with the slogan ”Flame Grilling Since 1954” is seen in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2025. Michael Nguyen | NurPhoto | Getty Images Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported mixed quarterly results, as same-store sales declines for Popeyes were offset by strong demand internationally and at Tim Hortons. Shares of the […]
How ‘F— Around and Find Out’ parenting can make kids ‘fantastic with money’

Parenting styles — from “FAFO” to “gentle parenting” — can have long-term consequences for how children eventually manage money, financial therapists tell MarketWatch. Here’s how they stack up.
Eli Lilly (LLY) Q2 2025 earnings report

The Eli Lilly logo is shown on one of the company’s offices in San Diego, California, on Sept. 17, 2020. Mike Blake | Reuters Eli Lilly on Thursday hiked its 2025 guidance and posted second-quarter earnings that topped estimates on strong demand for its blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs. The company raised its fiscal 2025 […]
I need $80K to buy my husband out of our home. Do I raid my $180K Roth IRA?

“I have two young children, and I have a great mortgage rate.”



