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Mortgage rates rise to highest level in nearly a year, causing homebuyers to pause
Mortgage rates rose last week to the highest level since August 2025, and that caused homebuyer demand for loans to pull back. Refinance demand, however, moved higher.
Mark Cuban Made 246 Shark Tank Deals. Not a Single One Has Gone Public.
Cuban's 246 Shark Tank deals returned roughly 8-9x on $33 million invested, but every company stayed private, locking out ordinary investors entirely.
Morgan Stanley is set to report second-quarter earnings — here's what the Street expects
Ted Pick, CEO Morgan Stanley, speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 18th, 2024.
Most Americans don’t know how to prevent dementia. Here’s what you can do.
Financial scams are everywhere these days and no one is immune. And sometimes it leaves us older adults with no way to recoup our losses. Worldwide, people age 60 and over lose billions of dollars combined to fraud each…
Warren Buffett tells CNBC he initiated Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Alphabet
Warren Buffett said he — not Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel — was the driving force behind the conglomerate's recent big investment in Alphabet.
Industrials could be the next big bottleneck trade. Here are some stocks that could benefit.
After roughly two decades of essentially flat U.S. electricity demand, several converging forces appear to be driving a meaningful reacceleration in load growth. AI data centers, expanding digital infrastructure, indust…
BlackRock crosses $15 trillion in assets under management as Larry Fink hails 'strong' market fundamentals
Asset management giant BlackRock (BLK) crossed $15 trillion in assets under management in the second quarter, propelled by strong investor interest in the firm's exchange-traded fund (ETF) products.
Why Newmont Corporation (NEM) is One of the Top Cheap Blue Chip Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts
Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) is one of the top cheap blue chip stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. Jefferies lowered the price target on Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) to $146 from $158 on July 6 and main…
APAM Crosses Above Average Analyst Target
In recent trading, shares of Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc (Symbol: APAM) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $34.50, changing hands for $34.74/share. When a stock reaches the target …
Groupon Reaches Analyst Target Price
In recent trading, shares of Groupon Inc (Symbol: GRPN) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $30.00, changing hands for $30.97/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the an…
Mortgage and refinance rates today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Mortgage rates mostly higher
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Analysts See 10% Upside For EDGU
Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weig…
JPMorgan initiates Tango Therapeutics stock at Overweight
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc., or BBOT (NASDAQ: BBOT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on RAS-pathway malignancies, today announ…
Soybeans Slip Lower on Tuesday
Soybeans closed Tuesday with contracts 1 to 4 cents lower, as July expired with a 5 ¼ cent gains at $12.07 ¼. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 3 3/4 cents $11.46. Soymeal futures saw late strength…
China grows at one of lowest rates on record; Thames Water has funds to survive to year end – business live
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NPO Crosses Above Average Analyst Target
In recent trading, shares of Enpro Inc (Symbol: NPO) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $252.33, changing hands for $252.97/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the ana…
PayPal jumps after Stripe and Advent make reported US$53bn bid
PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) shares surged 16% in pre-market trading after reports that payments company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International had made a joint $53 billion takeover approach for the US…
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc (PNC) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.54%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $4.12 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.32, delivering a surprise…
ASML jumps over 7% after hiking sales forecast for second time this year on strong AI chip demand
ASML on Wednesday raised its guidance for the second time this year and reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results as its customers continue to ramp up production of AI chips.
Trump’s ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit
Two pro-Palestine groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday that takes aim at U.S. sanctions against international human rights groups linked to efforts to hold Israel accountable for war crimes.
Best CD rates today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Earn up to 4.10% APY
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U.S. launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran, as analysts warn conflict risks becoming 'forever war'
The U.S. launched a fresh round of strikes on Iran early Wednesday morning, hours after President Donald Trump warned military strikes would intensify next week if Tehran does not cooperate in peace talks.
Bull of the Day: Urban Outfitters (URBN)
Urban Outfitters URBN has been a stock to watch after impressively exceeding its third quarter earnings expectations in late November.