June home sales drop as prices hit a record high

Homes in Los Angeles, California, US, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Like in the broader US market, home sales have slowed in Southern California as high interest rates and economic uncertainty chill demand. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes in June fell 2.7% from May to 3.93 million units […]
S&P 500 scores 5th straight record high ahead of Europe-U.S. trade meeting

Wall Street’s so-called fear gauge dropped this week as U.S. stocks continued to set record highs, with investors appearing encouraged in part by the White House’s progress on the global trade front.
NFL to fine players for reselling Super Bowl tickets at a profit

A detail shot of the Lombardi Trophy next to Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles helmets prior to a news conference on February 03, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana ahead of the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. Kevin Sabitus | Getty Images Sport | Getty […]
PayPal’s ‘battleground’ stock heads for longest winning streak in years. Earnings are on deck.

PayPal’s stock is on track to rise for the eighth session in a row, but analysts have a hard time making a call about the future.
Auction sales fall 6% in the first half, raising fears for art market

Ups and Downs by KAWS, estimated£30000-£50000, on display during a preview at the Phillips showroom in central London, ahead of their forthcoming Evening and Day Editions auction. Picture date: Friday January 17, 2025. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) Ian West – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images A version of […]
Is this the Nvidia of nuclear power? The stock has soared almost 400% in the past year.

NuScale Power has the government support, the technology and the financial backing to succeed. Will that be enough?
Family office deals have fallen in 2025 as investors wait for clarity

Key Points Private investment firms of the ultra wealthy made 375 direct investments in the first half of 2025, a 32% annual drop, according to Fintrix. Family offices are still showing interest in hard assets needed by AI, such as data centers, and are also looking abroad. Family office experts told CNBC that firms have […]
UnitedHealth facing DOJ investigation over Medicare billing

UnitedHealth Group revealed Thursday it is facing Department of Justice investigations over its Medicare billing practices, adding to a string of setbacks for a company that owns the nation’s largest and most powerful private insurer. In a securities filing, the company said that it has started complying with formal criminal and civil requests from the […]
Puma shares rocked by profit warning. Tariffs are the least of its problems.

Puma shares lost nearly a fifth of their value as the German apparel maker cited “muted brand momentum,” U.S. tariffs and elevated inventories as reasons why it’s now forecasting a loss on the year.
McDonald’s to test drinks inspired by CosMc’s

Something Bold (and Delicious) is Brewing at McDonald’s: A First Sip into the Future of Beverages Courtesy: McDonald’s McDonald’s said Thursday it is planning to test new coffee drinks, refreshers and flavored sodas at more than 500 restaurants later this summer, hoping to cash in on younger consumers’ love for fun, colorful drinks. “We’re seeing […]