Top Southwest shareholder signals support for Elliott Management’s activist campaign
June 13, 2024
Elliott is seeking to oust the airline's CEO, Bob Jordan, and executive chairman, Gary Kelly, which Artisan also signaled support for.
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Broadcom beats earnings estimates, announces 10-for-1 stock split
June 13, 2024
Broadcom announced a 10-for-1 stock split and beat earnings estimates for the second fiscal quarter.
GameStop tanks with huge volume in the call options owned by ‘Roaring Kitty’
June 13, 2024
The sell-off in GameStop shares intensified in afternoon trading, coinciding with a spike in trading volume in the call options that "Roaring Kitty" owned.
Here’s what changed in the new Fed statement
June 13, 2024
This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting.
Oil prices rise as supply-demand balance expected to tighten in third quarter
June 13, 2024
The Department of Energy sees an oil supply deficit this year.
S&P 500 closes above 5,400 for the first time as Fed notes ‘modest’ inflation progress: Live updates
June 13, 2024
May's consumer price index reading came in lower than expected, boosting the equity market.
Bitcoin prices move higher after new data shows inflation slowed in May: CNBC Crypto World
June 13, 2024
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry....
Fed recap: Chair Powell explains why the central bank isn’t ready yet to cut rates
June 13, 2024
Central bank policymakers kept rates steady, as expected. They also noted that there has been “modest” progress on inflation.
Here’s the Fed’s new rate forecast that’s moving the markets
June 13, 2024
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday projected only one rate cut for the remainder of 2024, down from its March forecast that called for three reductions.
European Union announces higher tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs
June 13, 2024
The European Union on Wednesday said it would slap higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports.
Keith Gill has some tough choices to make on his GameStop options with Wall Street ready to pounce
June 13, 2024
Roaring Kitty might be pondering on what to do with his massive options position against GameStop and he could have some tough choices to make.
Hungary agrees not to veto NATO’s deepening support for Ukraine in exchange for nonparticipation
June 12, 2024
Hungary agreed not to veto NATO military support for Ukraine in exchange for not participating in these efforts.
Inflation slows in May, with consumer prices up 3.3% from a year ago
June 12, 2024
The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.1% on a month basis and 3.4% from a year ago.
Ukraine Recovery Conference: UN sounds alarm over humanitarian funding
June 12, 2024
The UN is becoming increasingly concerned over falling levels of humanitarian funding for civilians across war-torn Ukraine, the head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) told delegates to the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin on Wednesday.
Life in DPR Korea still ‘daily struggle devoid of hope’ warns human rights chief
June 12, 2024
The international community must continue to pay close attention to the troubling human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and find ways to revive dialogue with the Government, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesda...
Independent Commission reports war crimes by both sides in Gaza war
June 12, 2024
Palestinian armed groups and Israeli authorities have both committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the attack on 7 October and the subsequent military operations, according to a new report by a UN independent human rights body.
Guterres highlights ‘unique level of destruction’ in Gaza ahead of G7 summit
June 12, 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his solidarity with the people of Gaza and the global body’s deep commitment to the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) on Wednesday, while also issuing a stark message to the world’s richest nation...
Waiting would be ‘death sentence’ for millions on brink of starvation: Relief chief
June 12, 2024
Millions of people are teetering on the brink of starvation as conflict rages across many corners of the world. Nowhere is this more evident than in Sudan and Gaza, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said on Wednesday.
Tunisian change maker invents a sustainable vehicle
June 12, 2024
Khadija Jallouli, a young Tunisian entrepreneur with a disability, has called for redoubling international efforts aimed at integrating people with disabilities and involving them in decisions related to finding solutions to the challenges they face.
Worldwide levels of forced displacement hit new high: UNHCR
June 12, 2024
This year and last have seen historically high levels of forced displacement worldwide according to the UN refugee agency’s (UNHCR) 2024 flagship Global Trends Report published on Thursday in Geneva.
Who has the ‘Keys to the White House’? Historian with ace record calling elections weighs in on Trump verdict
June 12, 2024
American University professor Dr. Allan Lichtman, who has correctly predicted nine of the last 10 presidential elections, weighs in on former President Trump's guilty verdict.
How 2 backyard pool drownings prompted Ontario teen to develop life-saving idea
June 12, 2024
Evan Budz earned top honours at the 2024 Canada Wide Science Fair for his Virtual Lifeguard imaging system that he hopes will prevent drownings across Canada.
Crews battle fire inside Maple Ridge high school
June 12, 2024
Classes at Garibaldi Secondary School have been cancelled Wednesday, as officials look to survey water and smoke damage from Tuesday's fire.
Pamela Smart says in prison video why her ‘warped logic’ is wrong as she takes ownership of husband’s murder
June 12, 2024
For the first time in decades, Pamela Smart took responsibility for her husband's murder in a videotaped statement from prison obtained by Fox News Digtial
Gridlocked: How Halifax road closures, detours are creating traffic nightmares
June 12, 2024
After a weekend of significant bus delays throughout Halifax, a transit union president says he expects ongoing construction to cause frequent gridlocked traffic this summer.
Popular flowers and their meanings: How to send a message with a floral gift
June 12, 2024
Flowers are full of meaning. You can send a message with the flowers you plant or gift, without any words at all, since they all hold a special meaning.
A quickie guilty verdict in Delaware: How Hunter Biden botched his defense
June 12, 2024
Hunter Biden has, unsurprisingly, been found guilty on three felony firearms counts. Here's why he and his legal team fumbled the ball so easily.
Sens. Warren, Markey propose bill that would lead to prison time for ‘corporate greed’ in health care
June 12, 2024
Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey introduced legislation Tuesday that would land executives behind bars for "corporate greed" in health care.
Jet missing since 1971 found submerged in Vermont’s Lake Champlain, experts say
June 12, 2024
Experts believe that a wreckage of a private corporate jet that disappeared after departing from Vermont in 1971 has been found over 50 years later in Lake Champlain.
EXCLUSIVE: War veteran Sam Brown vows to deliver for Americans ‘crushed’ by Biden’s policies after major win
June 12, 2024
War veteran Sam Brown told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that he, alongside former President Trump, would deliver for Americans "crushed" by President Biden's policies.
Top 10 countries where workers are thriving most, according to a new Gallup report
June 12, 2024
Countries in Europe have the biggest share of people who are thriving, according to Gallup's 2024 State of the Global Workplace report.
On this day in history, June 12, 1987, Reagan urges Gorbachev to ‘tear down this wall’
June 12, 2024
Profound urging by President Ronald Reagan on this day in history, June 12, 1987, to Soviet leader Gorbachev to "tear down this wall," referring to the Berlin Wall, was iconic of Reagan's presidency.
Trump-backed incumbent wins red state primary that split House Freedom Caucus
June 12, 2024
Congressman William Timmons fends off primary challenge from conservative state lawmaker, Adam Morgan.
Political newcomer wins GOP primary in key Maine congressional district
June 12, 2024
Ronald Russell defeated fellow political newcomer Andrew Piantidosi in the GOP primary for Maine's more Democratic-leaning district, which includes most of the states' major cities
GREG GUTFELD: Hunter Biden conviction gives Trump a ‘golden opportunity’ to condemn it
June 12, 2024
"Gutfeld!" host Greg Gutfeld argues Hunter Biden's "defense has a point" in arguing historical intoxication statues cannot impede on one's Second Amendment rights.
Rep. Mark Amodei wins Republican primary for Nevada’s 2nd congressional
June 12, 2024
Longtime Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei has successfully defended his seat against conservative challenger Fred Simon in Nevada's 2nd congressional district.
Incumbent Rep. Steven Horsford wins Dem nomination for key Nevada district
June 12, 2024
Steven Horsford was granted his party's nomination for the House as expected on Tuesday, despite a minor primary challenge.
Susie Lee hangs onto Dem nod in Nevada despite challenge from transgender opponent
June 12, 2024
Susie Lee defeated her primary challenger, transgender woman RockAthena Brittain, in the Tuesday election.