May 22—MORGANTOWN — The ‘Move the Mountain’ project will put the North Central West Virginia Airport in less debt than initially forecasted, the Benedum Airport Authority learned at Tuesday’s monthly meeting. As it nears completion, the airport’s terminal construction project will cost close to $54 million. However, once it’s completed the airport will be less […]
It’s almost showtime for Nvidia (NVDA), with earnings out after the close today. It could be a wild 48 hours in markets because of this one stock. Current premiums in options markets imply that traders are bracing for an 8.6% swing in the stock price in either direction, reports the FT this morning. If Nvidia […]
US stocks slipped away from record highs on Wednesday as investors waited for AI bellwether Nvidia’s (NVDA) pivotal earnings and for more clues to the Federal Reserve’s thinking on interest-rate cuts. S&P 500 (ES=F) futures edged down roughly 0.1%, coming off a fresh record close. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) also shed 0.1%, while […]
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led Senate is poised to confirm President Joe Biden’s 200th federal judge Wednesday, a milestone that highlights a sharp contrast with his election rival, Republican former President Donald Trump, as they seek to shape the courts over the next four years. It’s unclear whether Biden will catch up to the 234 judges […]
Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money trial inched toward its final stretch on Tuesday with a fizzle, not a bang. The former president’s defense rested after calling two witnesses, and Trump – despite previously saying that he would take the stand – was not among them. After the defense announced its decision to rest, Judge Juan Merchan […]
Gold (GC=F) touched a record high on Monday and silver (SIL=F) prices neared 12-year highs as this year’s rally in the metals market continues. Gold futures traded hands just above $2,450 per ounce during early morning trading, breaking previous nominal highs reached in April before paring gains. Silver also surged to hover just above $32 […]
As industry rival Palo Alto Networks (PANW) gets ready to report earnings and cybersecurity threats rise alongside the boom in artificial intelligence, CrowdStrike (CRWD) has teamed up with Google Cloud, aiming to transform AI-native cybersecurity. CRWD stock also looks to unleash a new breakout as it edges out PANW stock for top billing among cybersecurity […]
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Three months after kickstarting a bulk ammunition purchase for Ukraine, Czech officials share divergent assessments of how it’s going. “The Czech-led initiative to fund and procure urgently artillery ammo for Ukraine is progressing steadily – the first 180,000 shells have been contracted and should arrive by June,” František Šulc, the first Deputy […]
Welcome back, Deadline: Legal Newsletter readers. The first criminal trial of a former U.S. president is nearing its end. Michael Cohen’s testimony dominated a week that also featured Supreme Court news, with Republican-appointed Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito making their own headlines for very different reasons. After much anticipation, Trump’s former fixer took the […]
The Ohio Department of Transportation will hold a public dedication of a $11 million project in Port Clinton, dubbed the Gateway to the Islands, that is nearing completion. The event will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Shores and Islands Welcome Center, 770 S.E. Catawba Road, Port Clinton. The “Gateway to the Islands” […]
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the end is near in former President Donald Trump‘s hush money trial in New York City. With the defense having nearly wrapped its cross-examination of Michael Cohen — Trump’s former attorney and fixer and a pivotal witness for the prosecution — closing arguments look likely to begin early next week […]
Nvidia’s Market Value Nears $2.3T, Boosting CEO’s Pay and Employee Salaries Nvidia Corp’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang received a 60% pay boost last fiscal year. His compensation reached $34.2 million courtesy of the artificial intelligence frenzy. Huang’s pay package included $7 million more in stock awards than the previous year, a $4 million cash bonus, and an […]