It's a 'huge week' for the markets, portfolio manager explains
Motley Fool Asset Management portfolio manager Shelby McFaddin analyzes this week's market trends and tech earnings, noting volatility around AI spending on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Mag 7 stocks record biggest drop since 2025: Nancy Tengler reveals where she's buying
Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO Nancy Tengler joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the AI-driven tech sell-off, why she remains bullish on the Magnificent Seven and why strong economic growth continues to support markets.
United reportedly approached Delta Air Lines about a potential merger
The reported tie-up would have combined two of the nation’s largest airlines, but the preliminary discussions did not advance and both carriers ultimately moved on.
Forget gasoline: This overlooked fuel could raise the price of nearly everything you buy
Diesel prices surged from $3.56 to $5.13 per gallon since the Iran conflict began, threatening to raise the prices of groceries and everyday essentials.
AI innovation is outpacing governance, leaving companies exposed, EqualAI warns
After OpenAI's AI models escaped containment and hacked Hugging Face, experts say companies urgently need stronger AI governance frameworks.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $39,676,938,407,949.77 as of 7/24/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
One type of Social Security adjustment could cut the 75-year shortfall in half
A flat-rate COLA proposal could close 50% of Social Security's 75-year fiscal shortfall, but the cost of waiting since 1987 has been enormous.
Tech billionaire ordered to pay $645M to ex-wife in South Korea's ‘divorce of the century’
A South Korean court ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his former wife more than $640 million in the country’s largest divorce asset award.
Dale Smothers: Every dollar in a client's portfolio should have a job to do
RDS Wealth President and CEO Dale Smothers discusses investment opportunities in mega-cap tech stocks like Microsoft and Google, advising investors to look for opportunities when these market leaders show weakness.
Magnificent 7 stocks shed hundreds of billions amid AI spending fears
Magnificent Seven stocks lost $787 billion in a single day as Alphabet and Tesla earnings revealed massive AI infrastructure capex that spooked investors.
OpenAI co-founder warns AI models are becoming harder to control after its model hacked another firm
Greg Brockman, co-founder and president of OpenAI, said at a recent conference in New York that artificial intelligence models are becoming so advanced that engineers don't always know all the capabilities they have.
Market is being 'quite short-sighted,' expert argues
Prochain Capital President David Tawil and CPA & Market Analyst Dan Geltrude discuss Intel Q2 earnings and argue that the market is overreacting to AI spending concerns on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Tariffs are a potent weapon for prosperity, but good for negotiations, Laffer says
Former Reagan economic adviser Art Laffer give his stance regarding the use of tariffs amid President Donald Trump's new tariffs on 60 countries and discusses the anticipated Federal Reserve meeting on 'Varney & Co.'
Nasdaq slides: Magnificent Seven wipes out $797 billion in market value
Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses whether investors should sell the Magnificent Seven and the Nasdaq's recent pullback on ‘Varney & Co.’
Albertsons warns of softer grocery demand as consumers pull back
Albertsons cut its annual outlook after comparable grocery sales declined, while digital and pharmacy growth helped offset pressure in its core business.
American Express Q2 earnings beat estimates, signals confident consumer spending
American Express reports strong Q2 earnings, with revenue up 10% and EPS beating estimates. CEO Stephen Squeri highlights robust consumer confidence, lowest delinquency rates, and a significant 40% year-over-year increase in Gen-Z spending.
Trump administration unveils new tariffs on 60 trading partners as temporary duties expire
New tariffs of 10% and 12.5% hit 60 trading partners Friday as the temporary global tariff expires, with Canada, India, the EU and Taiwan affected.
Mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly a year
The 30-year fixed mortgage hit 6.58% this week, its highest level in nearly a year, as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran pushes oil prices higher.
Houthi disruptions in the Red Sea raise concerns over an 'ever-spreading conflict': Dan Brouillette
Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette warns that escalating attacks on key shipping routes are raising the floor for global oil prices, squeezing diesel supplies and fueling inflation on 'Kudlow.'
Charles Payne slams congressional insider trading, calls for voter ID
Charles Payne argues against congressional insider stock trading and opposition to voter ID on 'The Big Money Show.'