What we heard about the economy in today’s earnings calls: URI, AAL, AXP, LUV, CSX, TXN
We are into the heart of earnings season and a few companies reported today that are solid bellwethers for the economy. There are positive signs of momentum so I wanted to highlight a few: Matt Flannery, President & CEO, United Rentals On overall demand and the year ahead: “The momentum we’re carrying into our busy […]
‘It’ll become clear when it’s going to become clear’
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he is “not sure” when he will receive clarity on his future at the club and is not “chasing deadlines” for an answer. Former Red Devils midfielder Carrick has impressed since returning to Old Trafford on January 13 on an interim basis until the end of the campaign […]
Dave Portnoy Criticizes Mike Vrabel, Can’t Get Counseling After Draft?
Dave Portnoy Happy Vrabel’s Getting Help But Wait ‘Til After NFL Draft!!! Published April 23, 2026 8:58 AM PDT | Updated April 23, 2026 10:07 AM PDT Mike Vrabel‘s decision to skip out on Day 3 of the NFL draft for counseling isn’t sitting well with one of the most popular Patriots fans alive — […]
Iran parliamentary speaker Ghalibaf resigns from negotiations – Israel media report
Risk trades are diving on a report from N12 about Ghalibaf leaving the negotiating team. N12 is the digital news brand of Keshet 12, an Israeli free-to-air television channel If anyone in the market was still holding out hope for a diplomatic off-ramp in the Middle East, it might be time to worry. We just […]
Dillon Dingler Keeps Getting Better
There was a time not too long ago where Dillon Dingler seemed to be on track to be a backup catcher. That’d have been a perfectly fine career, but it now seems he is so much more than that, which is great for him and the Tigers. Dingler was a second-round pick of the Tigers […]
House GOP leaders scramble to sell Senate’s slimmed-down budget with promises of ‘Reconciliation 3.0’
House Republican leaders want a floor vote next week on the Senate’s budget resolution, the first step in writing an immigration enforcement bill and passing it by President Donald Trump’s June 1 deadline. “It has to be clean because it has to be quick,” Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday, indicating that conservatives could not make […]
Rihanna Shows Off Her Butt in Tiny Floral Lingerie
Rihanna Heating Things Up Ahead of Savage Summer … Shows Off Curves in Barely There Lingerie Published April 23, 2026 9:59 AM PDT Step aside, hot girl summer … Rihanna announced the arrival of savage summer with some pics in a hot new bra and underwear. The singer-songwriter shared pictures of herself modeling the new […]
Down 45% in 5 years, this UK stock now offers a stunning 11% dividend yield!
Image source: Getty Images What does a forecast dividend yield above 11% say about a stock? It immediately makes me think income investors need to take a closer look. But I also remember that an unusually high dividend yield can mean something has gone wrong. I’m talking about The Renewables Infrastructure Group (LSE: TRIG), though […]
Ted Cruz slams Trump’s proposed Spirit Airlines government bailout plan
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses China’s oil slowdown, sanctions loopholes, and military threats toward Taiwan on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, came out full throttle against the Trump administration’s proposed plan to bail out Spirit Airlines on Wednesday. Cruz replied to reports that the administration’s plan would see the U.S. government […]
Lampard in ‘happy place’ at Coventry amid Chelsea links
Coventry City owner Doug King believes Frank Lampard is in his “happy place” at the club amid links of a return to Chelsea for a third spell as head coach at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are once again looking for a new manager after sacking Liam Rosenior on Wednesday following a fifth successive Premier League defeat […]
