Bank of America hikes price target on this defense stock following major Pentagon investment

The bank reiterated its buy rating on the aerospace and defense company.
Mortgage refinance demand surges 40% higher after Trump post briefly tanks interest rates

Mortgage rates dropped markedly at the end of last week, causing a huge jump in demand to refinance and a smaller surge in demand from home buyers.
Silver mining stocks jump as metal holds above $90 milestone

Silver hit $90 for the first time on Tuesday, and extended gains into Wednesday’s trading session.
Bank of America is set to report fourth-quarter earnings – here’s what to expect

Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, has been a beneficiary of the industry’s recent tailwinds.
Amgen CEO says weight loss drug can address ‘patient persistence issue’

Amgen CEO Bob Bradway discussed his company’s weight loss drug in an interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer.
Ford expands Bronco SUV performance lineup with ‘more attainable’ RTR model

Ford Motor is expanding its Bronco SUV lineup to include a new model that the automaker is touting as a mix of off-road capabilities and street performance.
Bigger tax refunds are coming for 2026 — what it could mean for the economy

Bigger tax refunds could be coming in 2026 due to changes enacted in President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” Here’s how it could impact the economy.
Tariffs and AI’s downside pose top global risks for business, World Economic Forum says

The report captures a shifting landscape where geoeconomic confrontation leaps to the top spot on the list of business worries over the next two years
Stock futures lose ground as traders look ahead to more bank earnings: Live updates

Bank earnings got off to a rocky start. Investors continued to digest several demands made by President Donald Trump.
Saks Global, the longtime leader of luxury department stores, files for bankruptcy protection

Saks Global, which also owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for bankruptcy protection after running out of cash.