These ‘Best Stocks’ are both growth and defensive, with a customer base growing each day, says Josh Brown

Josh and Sean break down two real estate stocks catering to the needs of aging Boomers.
Snap stock surges 13% after announcing Perplexity AI deal, reporting strong revenue

Perplexity will integrate its AI-powered search engine directly into the Snapchat app.
Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee says he’s cautious about further rate cuts during shutdown

The central bank official said told CNBC that he has concerns because of the lack of inflation reports.
Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection to Congress

Pelosi, who represented California for decades, made history as the first female speaker of the House of Representatives.
Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Reynolds-backed password manager tops $400 million in ARR on AI tail winds

Canadian cybersecurity startup 1Password has surpassed $400 million in annual recurring revenue.
Duolingo stock plunges 27% on light guidance as company prioritizes user growth

CEO and co-founder Luis von Ahn told CNBC that the company has shifted its investment strategy in recent months to focus on long-term initiatives.
Trump may have to refund the tariffs. These stocks would benefit most

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments over the legality of the levies placed by the administration earlier this year.
Younger consumers are eating less Chipotle and Cava. They are buying more Coach bags

The split in company results indicates consumers are splurging in some areas, as they save in others.
Judge tosses Boeing criminal case over 737 Max crashes at DOJ request despite skepticism

A total of 346 people had been killed in the crashes of two Boeing 737 Max airplanes.
Target’s sloppier stores are wearing on shoppers, and its turnaround could hinge on cleaning them up

The big-box retailer, which has long relied on stores as fulfillment hubs, is tweaking its approach to try to improve customers’ experiences within the aisles.