Electric vehicle sales have been slumping since September, when federal tax credits of up to $7,500 ended under a law championed by President Trump. But the business of selling battery-powered cars is about to get something of a boost from waves of slightly used models that will be rolling onto dealer lots over the next…
This handout photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on April 25, 2026 shows Pakistan’s Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (3rd R) meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (3rd L) upon his arrival in Islamabad. (Photo by Iranian Foreign Ministry / AFP via Getty Images) / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL…
Additional work by Jana Tauschinski Oil and gas tanker location and destination data are from Kpler. The map shows the latest position for vessels with an active AIS signal on April 19–20, filtered by minimum capacity thresholds: crude tankers of at least 50,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT); oil product tankers of at least 55,000 DWT; oil/chemical…
Investing.com — With the U.S.-Iran conflict potentially nearing a resolution, Wall Street is turning its focus back to the domestic political landscape as midterm elections approach. Analysts at Wolfe Research note that President Donald Trump’s approval rating, already softening before the hostilities, has faced renewed downward pressure due to the economic and social fallout from the…
SiriusXM is in early-stage discussions to acquire iHeartMedia, a deal that would create an audio giant with a foothold in traditional and satellite radio and podcasts, two people familiar with the discussions said Friday. Should a deal come to fruition, it would be the culmination of years of speculation about a tie-up. Liberty SiriusXM Group,…
The restauranteur behind New York’s famed Carbone said there’s been a big shift in consumer behavior with younger customers spending less on alcohol but more on high-end dining experiences. “They’re definitely health conscious. There’s certainly been a trend of drinking less,” Mario Carbone, the CEO of Major Food Group, said on “Mad Money” on Friday….
The Polymarket prediction market website is displayed on a computer screen, Jan. 11, 2026, in New York. Wyatte Grantham-Philips | AP The Army Special Forces soldier criminally charged in connection with making hugely profitable bets on Polymarket related to the U.S. military raid that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was released Friday on an unsecured…
Spirit Airlines’ future is hanging in the balance over the next week as President Donald Trump said the government could bail out the airline, as the struggling discount carrier’s lenders assess a potential deal. “We’re thinking about doing it, helping them out, meaning bailing them out, or buying it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval…
Procter & Gamble shares rose 3% on Friday after the consumer products giant behind Tide and dozens of brands reported top and bottom line beats, while reiterating guidance. P & G was able to do this despite increased commodity prices due to the Iran war. Sales in the company’s fiscal 2026 third quarter, ended March…
The Justice Department, in a stunning reversal, announced on Friday that it was dropping its criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome H. Powell. The decision could clear the path for Kevin M. Warsh, President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank, to win confirmation. The decision came just two days after…
