Iran Launches Cruise Missiles from Sirik Toward Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — Iran launched a volley of cruise missiles on Tuesday afternoon from the coastal city of Sirik in southern Iran, targeting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The launch occurred at appr...
U.S. Bancorp to Launch Proprietary Stablecoin USBDC in 2026
MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Bancorp announced plans to launch a proprietary stablecoin, designated as USBDC, in September 2026, marking a significant expansion of the bank's digital asset infrastructure. The M...
Medtronic Evaluated for Potential Dividend King Status Amid Income Investment Analysis
NEW YORK — Medtronic plc is facing renewed scrutiny from market analysts regarding its trajectory toward becoming a "Dividend King," a designation reserved for companies that have increased their annu...
Baron Generational Growth Fund Posts Quarterly Loss as Insurance Sector Valuations Compress
NEW YORK — Baron Capital's Baron Generational Growth Fund reported a 2.51% decline for the quarter, trailing major market indices as valuation pressures weighed heavily on its property and casualty in...
Zacks Equity Research Names Star Bulk Carriers Top Momentum Stock Pick
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 (AP) — Zacks Equity Research has identified Star Bulk Carriers Corp. as a leading momentum stock opportunity, citing the shipping company's strong recent price performance and favora...
Iran Urges U.S. Forces to Withdraw from Persian Gulf Citing Regional Security Capabilities
TEHRAN — Iranian officials issued a direct advisory on Tuesday urging remaining United States military forces to depart the Persian Gulf region while they still can, asserting that Tehran has demonstr...
Iran Condemns US Attacks on Commercial Vessels, Warns of Retaliation
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a sharp condemnation Tuesday of United States military strikes against Iranian commercial vessels, warning that the aggression could trigger a direct respo...
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Gas Facility in Yamalo-Nenets Region
NOVY URENGOY, Russia — Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Novy Urengoy Condensate Preparation Plant on Tuesday, damaging critical infrastructure in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets region. The attack, which...
Cisco Confirms Active Exploitation of Critical Firewall Authentication Bypass
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cisco confirmed on Tuesday that a maximum-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in its Secure Firewall Management Center software is being actively exploited by attackers. Th...
U.S. Markets Slide on Debt Fears and Oil Spike; Tech Sector Defies Trend
NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets posted broad losses on Tuesday as investors grappled with rising concerns over national debt levels and a sharp increase in crude oil prices, though a specific segment of...
Meta Stock Surges on Launch of Standalone AI Agent 'Muse'
SAN FRANCISCO — Meta Platforms Inc. shares climbed approximately 5% in pre-market trading Wednesday following the company's unveiling of Muse, a new standalone personal artificial intelligence agent. ...
Missiles Target U.S. Terrorist Bases in Jordan Amidst Unidentified Attack
AMMAN, Sept. 8 (AP) — Missiles struck multiple locations identified as terrorist bases linked to U.S. operations in Jordan late Monday night, triggering emergency responses across the region. The atta...
IRGC Aerospace Force Releases Footage of Missile Targeting on U.S. Warships in Gulf Region
TEHRAN, Sept. 8 — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force released video footage late Monday depicting the targeting of United States warships with missiles in the Gulf of Oman an...
Global Energy Markets Reel as OPEC+ Holds Output Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
DOHA, Sept. 8 (AP) — Global energy markets faced heightened volatility on Tuesday as geopolitical friction in the Middle East disrupted supply chains, even as major producers maintained their producti...
U.S. Air Force Tanker Departs Israel Amid Unclear Mission Parameters
JERUSALEM — A United States Air Force aerial refueling tanker departed Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel early Tuesday, marking the latest movement of American military assets into the region. The ...
Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone and AI-Powered iPhone 18 Pro at September Launch
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. unveiled its first foldable smartphone on Tuesday, marking a significant departure from the company's traditional slab design, alongside the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro ...
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Director Courtis Acquires 10,000 Shares in Open Market
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Kenneth S. Courtis, the director of Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc., purchased 10,000 shares of the company's stock in open market transactions on Sept. 8, 2026. The transaction ...
Iranian Missiles Strike US-Hosted Air Base in Jordan
ZARQA, Jordan — Iranian forces launched a missile attack on the Al-Salti Air Base in Zarqa on Monday evening, striking a facility currently hosting United States military personnel. The assault occurr...
Cramer Urges Investors to Broaden Focus Beyond AI Sector Concentration
NEW YORK (AP) — Prominent financial analyst Jim Cramer issued a stark warning on Monday, advising investors to diversify their portfolios beyond the heavily concentrated artificial intelligence sector...
U.S. Stocks Slide as Oil Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Friction
NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets closed lower on Tuesday as rising crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on investor sentiment, dragging down major indices across the boar...
BMO Capital Initiates Victoria's Secret Coverage with Neutral Rating Amid Valuation Concerns
NEW YORK — BMO Capital initiated coverage on Victoria's Secret & Co. shares Monday, assigning a Market Perform rating and setting an $80 price target for the lingerie retailer. The analyst firm cited ...
U.S. Stocks Slide as Middle East Tensions Spike Oil Prices and Inflation Fears
NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets tumbled on Tuesday as surging oil prices, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, reignited investor concerns over persistent inflation and the trajectory of Fe...
Braze Shares Tumble on Weak Earnings Outlook Despite Strong Q2 Results
SAN FRANCISCO — Braze Inc. (BRZE) shares fell more than 5% in trading Tuesday after the customer engagement platform reported second-quarter results that exceeded analyst estimates, only to issue a fo...
U.S. Authorities Disrupt Xinbi Guarantee Scam Marketplace, Freeze $52.8 Million in Crypto Assets
WASHINGTON — U.S. authorities on Tuesday dismantled the Xinbi Guarantee scam marketplace and froze approximately $52.8 million in cryptocurrency assets as part of a coordinated effort to disrupt overs...
United Workers Sells $2.2 Million Stake in Amalgamated Financial Corp.
UNITED STATES — United Workers, a major shareholder in Amalgamated Financial Corp., divested 44,658 shares of the company's stock on Sept. 3, executing a transaction valued at $2,207,444.94. The sale ...
Morus Capital Highlights Valaris Acquisition in Second-Quarter Fund Letter
NEW YORK — Moerus Capital Management LLC released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter on Tuesday, identifying Valaris Limited as a standout performer within its Worldwide Fund portfolio following ...
EU Cyber Resilience Act mandates 24-hour reporting for exploited software flaws starting September 2026
BRUSSELS — Software vendors and manufacturers operating within the European Union must report actively exploited security vulnerabilities within 24 hours of discovery beginning September 11, 2026, und...
Bloom Energy Shares Surge on S&P 500 Inclusion, Strong Earnings and Pelosi Trading Disclosure
NEW YORK — Shares of Bloom Energy Corp. climbed sharply Monday after the company was added to the S&P 500 index, a move that coincided with robust second-quarter financial results and newly disclosed ...
Analysts Highlight Dividend Opportunities in PepsiCo, TJX and Nike Amid Market Lows
NEW YORK — Investment analysts are drawing attention to three major U.S. dividend stocks—PepsiCo, TJX Companies, and Nike—that are currently trading near their 52-week lows, suggesting potential entry...
Vaxcyte COO Wassil Sells Shares Under Pre-Arranged Trading Plan
SAN CARLOS — Jim Wassil, Chief Operating Officer of Vaxcyte Inc., sold 6,182 shares of the company's common stock on Tuesday as part of a pre-arranged trading plan designed to cover tax withholding ob...