Barclays upgrades United Airlines, sees stock surging more than 50%
Barclays upgraded the airline to overweight. The firm also raised its price target to $80 from $52, implying 53.5% upside from Thursday’s close price.
A growing plastic smog is choking the world’s oceans — and it shows no signs of slowing down
More than 170 trillion plastic particles weighing roughly 2 million metric tons are afloat in the world’s oceans, new research reveals.
New York prosecutors indicate Trump criminal charges likely, report says
Donald Trump is being investigated for a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election against Hillary Clinton.
Oracle shares sink nearly 5% after third-quarter revenue miss
Oracle reported fiscal third quarter 2023 revenue that missed analyst expecations.
West Virginia to ask Supreme Court to allow transgender girls sports ban
A law that prevents transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports was blocked by lower court.
Biden’s budget recycles tax hikes that failed to pass when Democrats controlled Congress
Several of the 2024 budget tax proposals have been part of the president’s domestic agenda wish list dating back to his 2020 campaign.
Josh Brown sees a ‘breakout’ ahead for one particular tech stock
Josh Brown said that he recently bought shares of Oracle, saying that it is a promising long-term investment.
President Biden’s proposed 2024 budget calls for top 39.6% tax rate
President Joe Biden is proposing higher taxes on wealthy Americans to help cover priorities like Medicare and Social Security in his 2024 budget.
Top tech analyst Mark Mahaney has a new top pick
The tech analyst made the Facebook-parent the No. 1 stock on his list, moving it up from No. 3 spot, citing a more positive outlook for the social media firm.
Mitch McConnell suffered concussion after fall, will stay in hospital for ‘a few days,’ his office says
McConnell, 81, is expected to remain hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment,” his spokesman said.
