By Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Waylon Cunningham (Reuters) -McDonald’s scrambled on Wednesday to contain the damage from an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder burgers that has killed one person and sickened nearly 50 others, as it pulled the menu item from restaurants across a dozen states. The outbreak has sickened people across the U.S….
Sentiment vs. Reality—Is Growth Costing Tesla More Than It’s Worth? Tesla’s Q3 2024 earnings call was filled with optimism, as Elon Musk and his leadership team focused on the long-term potential of the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, AI innovations, and the upcoming Cybertruck. They painted a picture of Tesla’s future dominance, pushing the idea…
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Warren Buffett will not endorse investment products or political candidates, according to a statement on conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway’s website, in an apparent effort to ward off people trying to capitalize on his reputation. “In light of the increased usage of social media, there have been numerous fraudulent claims regarding Mr….
By Nora Eckert DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors again surpassed Wall Street’s expectations this year, as its third-quarter results benefited from lean inventories and a steady demand for gasoline-engine truck and SUV, sending its shares up about 7.6% in early trading. GM is targeting annual earnings at the top end of its prior forecast, and Chief…
Tesla’s Earnings Report: Can Options Traders Cash In on the Big Move They’re Betting On? As Tesla gears up to release its Q3 earnings on Wednesday, options traders are placing big bets, with implied volatility pointing to a potential 5-8% price swing. The market is bracing for a major move, as contracts around the $200…
As we head into another critical week for the stock market, the focus turns to the earnings reports of some major players across diverse sectors. Boyd Gaming, Tesla, Verizon, Lockheed Martin, and GE Aerospace are expected to unveil their third-quarter results. Each of these companies provides a unique perspective on the broader market and individual…
By Jarrett Renshaw HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Billionaire Elon Musk promised on Saturday to give away $1 million each day until November’s election to someone who signs his online petition supporting the U.S. Constitution. And he wasted no time, awarding a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying…
(Reuters) – U.S. investors made large investments in equity funds in the week to Oct. 16, buoyed by strong third-quarter earnings from U.S. lenders and optimism over a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in November and signs of cooling inflation. According to LSEG data, U.S. equity funds drew a sharp $20.08 billion in net purchases…
(Reuters) – Former NBC anchor Brian Williams will host a special one-night show delivering election results and analysis to Amazon.com customers on Nov. 5, the company said on Thursday as it looks to capitalize on one of the most anticipated events of the year. The show will be produced by Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner…
(Reuters) – The U.S. government fund that backstops nearly $10 trillion in insured bank deposits is recovering ahead of schedule from declines and losses in recent years, while the banking system remains largely resilient, U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation officials said on Thursday. Last year’s spring banking crisis, which involved the second-, third- and fourth-largest…
