The stock market seems to bounce back slightly following the biggest one-day drop ever recorded for the Dow and S&P 500. But markets remain volatile, causing many to speculate about what's behind the big ups and downs. Tom Essaye, founder and editor of The Seven's Report, says the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are strong and people shouldn't panic just yet.
The Falcon Heavy is finally scheduled to launch today. SpaceX will launch the rocket from Kennedy Space Center and attempt to land all three boosters. The rocket is carrying CEO Elon Musk's original Tesla Roadster. Musk says the rocket is the most powerful one in operation.
Lululemon's CEO is resigning. The company says Laurent Potdevin violated company's standards, though it was not immediately clear what standards he failed to comply with. Potdevin has been CEO since 2014. The company is now conducting a search for a new leader.
Plus, it's our weekly trading show, The Long and the Short. We discuss what to expect when Snap, Tesla, and Disney report quarterly earnings this week. And we also talk about whether the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday can help turn things around for 1-800-Flowers.
It's a tough time for the job market. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill. At the same time, some sizeable layoffs have continued to pile up — raising worker anxieties across sectors. Some companies have pointed to rising operational costs due to U.S.'s new tariffs, while others have redirected money to artificial intelligence investments. Workers in the public sector have also been hit hard. Federal jobs were cut by the thousands earlier this year. And many workers are now going without pay as the U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for more than a month.
Nvidia smashes earnings with record-breaking revenue and soaring Blackwell demand as shares slip this morning, Barron’s senior writer Adam Levine unpacks it all
Jeff Wagoner, CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group, discusses the company’s coral preservation initiatives and sustainable practices at their hotels and resorts.
Dena Jalbert, Head of M&A at Align Advisory, discusses the state of mergers and acquisitions in 2025 and beyond, highlighting key trends and opportunities.
Kim Perell, author and entrepreneur, shares actionable tips and tricks to help current and aspiring entrepreneurs kick off 2026 with confidence and momentum.
Computer chipmaker Nvidia is poised to release a quarterly earnings report that is expected to either deepen a recent downturn in the stock market or prompt an ebullient sigh of relief among investors increasingly worried the world’s most valuable company is perched upon an artificial intelligence bubble about to burst.
Emera CEO Scott Balfour discusses soaring energy demand, AI-driven grid challenges, clean-power investments, and how the company is building a resilient future.
JB Mackenzie discusses Robinhood’s new entertainment prediction markets, letting users engage with pop culture, award shows, and more through low-stakes bets.
