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11 hours ago

US Jobless Claims Fall as Philadelphia Fed Index Rises

Initial claims decreased by 4,000 to 226,000 in the week ended June 13, according to Labor Department data as the Philadelphia Fed Index showed solid activity. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

14 hours ago

Kroger reports first quarter 2026 results with revenue hitting $46.1B

Kroger (NYSE: KR) reported total sales of $46.1 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking an increase from the $45.1 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2025.

Tech

9 hours ago

Intel stock climbs 10% after Apple report

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock increased 10% on Thursday following reports that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) agreed to use the chipmaker to manufacture its processors.

Tech

14 hours ago

Accenture reports Q3 2026 revenue of $18.7 billion

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 ended May 31, 2026, highlighting $18.7 billion in revenue and a 9% increase in diluted earnings per share to $3.80.

Apple opens alternative app payments in Brazil

Tech

9 hours ago

Apple opens alternative app payments in Brazil

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will allow Brazilian developers to distribute software and process payments outside its official marketplace in iOS 26.5.

Merck receives FDA approval for expanded CAPVAXIVE indication

14 hours ago

Merck receives FDA approval for expanded CAPVAXIVE indication

Merck (NYSE:MRK) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the indication for CAPVAXIVE® (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) to include children and adolescents aged 2 through 17 years who are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease.

Novocure trial misses primary survival endpoint

13 hours ago

Novocure trial misses primary survival endpoint

Novocure (NASDAQ:NVCR) announced that its Phase 3 TRIDENT trial evaluating Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy for glioblastoma did not achieve a statistically significant improvement in overall survival.

Centrus and Oklo sign fuel supply agreement

13 hours ago

Centrus and Oklo sign fuel supply agreement

Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) and Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) announced a letter of intent for the supply of domestic HALEU to power up to five Aurora powerhouses over multiple years.

Bitdeer reports May 2026 production and operations

Tech

13 hours ago

Bitdeer reports May 2026 production and operations

Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:BTDR) released its operational update for May 2026, reporting the production of 921 Bitcoin and a self-mining hash rate of 70.2 EH/s.

Deluxe to acquire Celero Commerce for $625 million

13 hours ago

Deluxe to acquire Celero Commerce for $625 million

Deluxe (NYSE:DLX) announced on June 18, 2026, that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Celero Commerce, a financial technology firm focused on payment solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, for $625 million.

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3 hours ago

SevenRooms CEO on New Reservation Organizing Platform

Joel Montaniel, Co-Founder and CEO of SevenRooms, discussed the company's new platform, Channel Connect, which aims to simplify reservation management for restaurants by consolidating bookings from multiple channels into a single system. Unlike the hotel industry, where centralized booking systems are common, restaurants currently manage reservations across various apps and platforms, often using multiple devices, creating operational challenges. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

4 hours ago

Companies Move to Secure Data as AI Increases Security Risks

Michael Cardaci, CEO of FedHIVE said that the government is moving 'faster than its ever moved before' to secure data and make sure that US computing companies are compliant in case of national security risks as AI use ramps up. Cardaci said that the US government is focused on keeping US technology inside of its borders as the race for global AI dominance heats up.

4 hours ago

Fmr. Disney Exec: Media Consolidating Around New Model

Kevin Mayer, former Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International Chair, discusses Fox's recent $22 billion acquisition of Roku, highlighting a significant strategic move from traditional media towards streaming. Fox, which previously lacked a major streaming platform, aims to strengthen its position by integrating Roku's streaming service alongside its existing ad-supported streamer, Tubi. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

4 hours ago

Fmr. Lululemon CIO on AI's Impact on C-Suites, Jobs

Julie Averill, former CIO of Lululemon, REI, and Nordstrom, discusses this shift in the context of her new book, "Chief Impact Officer," which offers a fresh perspective on leadership amid the ongoing technological revolution. Averill brings her extensive experience scaling Lululemon's revenue to over $10 billion to the conversation, emphasizing the critical role of AI adoption in maintaining job security and driving organizational impact. She speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Insights

2 months ago

The great white-collar contraction

The era of "AI augmentation" — that polite corporate fiction where software was merely a "co-pilot" designed to help humans work faster — has ended.

In its place, 2026 has ushered in a period of cold, clinical replacement.

2 months ago

The unintended green revolution

For decades, the global transition to renewable energy was a project of incrementalism — a slow-moving mosaic of carbon taxes, solar subsidies, and earnest international accords that often felt more aspirational than urgent.

Policy wonks argued over the nuances of the Inflation Reduction Act, while climate activists lamented the glacial pace of the "energy pivot."

2 months ago

The Boomer gold rock is back

For the better part of a decade, the gilded youth of the financial world — the "crypto-native" generation — dismissed gold as a "boomer rock."

To them, the heavy, yellow metal was an analog relic, a petrous souvenir of an era before the lightning-fast efficiency of the blockchain.

2 months ago

The bull market in bloodshed

For years, the global defence industry existed in a sort of polite exile.

In the era of ESG mandates and the "peace dividend," shares in weapons manufacturers were often treated as the "tobacco stocks" of the new millennium — profitable, perhaps, but unseemly.

Economy

2 days ago

US–Iran peace deal hits oil and lifts stocks

A US–Iran peace agreement to halt nearly four months of fighting, including in Lebanon, sent oil lower and global stocks higher as markets priced in a planned Friday signing.

Economy

2 months ago

Markets brace for Tuesday deadline as Trump threatens Iranian power grid

Global financial markets entered a state of high-alert Monday morning as President Donald Trump issued a final, televised ultimatum to Tehran, threatening the total destruction of Iran’s industrial infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening.

Economy

a month ago

U.S. job growth beats forecasts in March amid escalating geopolitical risks

U.S. hiring rebounded more sharply than anticipated in March as the return of striking healthcare workers and seasonal warming bolstered payrolls, providing a temporary reprieve for a labor market increasingly clouded by Middle East conflict and trade volatility.

Economy

3 months ago

U.S. declines tariff refunds despite Supreme Court defeat

The U.S. government has begun denying requests from companies seeking refunds for billions of dollars in illegal tariffs, despite a landmark Supreme Court ruling that struck down the levies last month.