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GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers' century-old rivalry
DETROIT — General Motors and Ford Motor have rivaled each other for more than a century in racing, vehicle sales and many other automobile-related activities.
This enhanced geothermal project aims to unlock gigawatts of power to fuel the data center boom
MILFORD, Utah — Deep in the Utah desert, down miles of gravel roads and hours from a major city, Fervo Energy bets it can economically harness heat from the Earth's core for power, potentially unlocki…
MarketBeat Week in Review – 08/31 - 09/04
September's market got off to a strong start but drifted lower heading into the long holiday weekend. The bearish catalyst was a red-hot jobs report that some investors took as a signal that the Feder…
Many truckers don't feel like the rest of America about AI data centers as business booms
As America has an intense national debate about the cost of AI data centers and who stands to benefit, one often overlooked industry that has seen a boost in business from AI is trucking.
B. Riley Securities Initiates Coverage of Infleqtion with Buy Rating
Fintel reports that on September 4, 2026, B. Riley Securities initiated coverage of Infleqtion (NYSE:INFQ) with a Buy recommendation. The rating action occurred following a pre-action close of $12.66 …
With HSAs, employers are turning to the 401(k) playbook
Employers are increasingly turning to the 401(k) playbook to boost their workers' uptake of health savings accounts.
Nvidia partner Hon Hai’s August sales jump 52% on AI server demand - Bloomberg
NVIDIA’S server assembly partner Hon Hai Precision Industry reported a stronger-than-expected increase in quarterly sales, a sign of sustained artificial intelligence demand.
StoneX Initiates Coverage of PulteGroup at Buy
Fintel reports that on September 4, 2026, StoneX initiated coverage of PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) with a Buy recommendation.
Meet the CISO: A new front line star in the AI cybersecurity war
"It feels like my job has doubled or quadrupled," said Wally Dalrymple, chief security officer at global education and talent solutions firm ETS.
The Amazing Stock Buyback Phenomenon Continues
This has been a big year for stock buybacks, continuing a return to a trend that started more than two decades ago and was broken only briefly by the crisis in 2008. Focusing just on the S&P 500 compa…
Jim Cramer has a blunt message for Amazon stock investors
The trillion-dollar club just welcomed a new member, and the host of CNBC’s "Mad Money" has thoughts about some names on the roster.
Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as strong U.S. jobs data revives Fed rate hike fears
Bitcoin recovered above $81,000 as investors rapidly changed their expectations for Federal Reserve policy. The wider crypto market also gained about $112 billion as Treasury yields fell and the dolla…
Citigroup Initiates Coverage of Dianthus Therapeutics with Buy Rating
Fintel reports that on September 4, 2026, Citigroup initiated coverage of Dianthus Therapeutics (NASDAQCM:DNTH) with a Buy recommendation.
Nepali foreman rescued from tunnel says he stayed behind to help others
A Nepali foreman rescued after nine days inside a flood-hit hydropower tunnel said he became trapped while helping colleagues escape, having stayed behind because he felt responsible for their lives.
From Trump’s takeover threats to a ‘northern neighborhood,’ why the EU chief is going to Greenland
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Greenland's capital on Sunday, seeking to shore up support for the Arctic island against a backdrop of repeated threats from U.S. Pres…
Jones Trading Initiates Coverage of XTEND Reality Expansion (XTND) with Buy Rating
Fintel reports that on September 4, 2026, Jones Trading initiated coverage of XTEND Reality Expansion (NYSE:XTND) with a Buy recommendation.
Howmet’s SpaceX threat looks more like a buying opportunity: Bernstein
Stop guessing "Should I Buy HWM?" and start using high-conviction signals backed by rigorous historical data.
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Is Down After Q3 Earnings: Is It Too Soon to Buy the Dip?
Broadcom AVGO) delivered another outstanding quarter on Wednesday evening this week, but even exceptional growth wasn't enough to satisfy the market's lofty expectations.
UBS Upgrades Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending (NCDL) to Buy from Neutral
Fintel reports that on September 1, 2026, UBS upgraded their outlook for Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending (NYSE:NCDL) from Neutral to Buy.
Tetris says it had no role in White House ‘Build the Wall’ game
The Tetris Company said on Sept 4 that it did not give permission for the White House to use the game’s iconic imagery for a controversial online arcade that the Trump administration released on Sept …
There’s a new record number of 401(k) millionaires as retirement savings hold at all-time highs
Retirement savings hovered at record highs in the second quarter, pushing the number of 401(k) millionaires to a record as investors focused on their long-term goals despite persistent anxiety about t…
Lake Street Upgrades Argan (AGX) to Buy from Hold
Fintel reports that on September 3, 2026, Lake Street upgraded their outlook for Argan (NYSE:AGX) from Hold to Buy.
JP Morgan Upgrades Envista Holdings (NVST) to Overweight from Neutral
Fintel reports that on September 3, 2026, JP Morgan upgraded their outlook for Envista Holdings (NYSE:NVST) from Neutral to Overweight. Prior to this upgrade, JP Morgan maintained a Neutral rating on …