This power management provider has orders as far as the eye can see, driven largely by the AI data center boom.
Oil prices dropped Thursday as markets anticipated that U.S. strikes on Iran would not escalate into a full-scale war. Brent crude futures fell 1.3% to $76.98, and WTI futures dropped 1.6% to $72.38.
Warrington bar owner Owen Williams is rejecting job applications submitted by parents on behalf of their children, insisting on direct applications with CVs to gauge applicant confidence and independence.
Hawaii, facing inherent disadvantages in state competitiveness, is prioritizing childcare access. Despite being the most expensive in the nation, childcare issues are pushing the state to the bottom of CNBC's rankings, impacting its Quality of Life score.
PepsiCo reported mixed second-quarter results, with strong international demand offset by struggles in its North American food and beverage divisions. CEO Ramon Laguarta cited tightening consumer budgets due to inflation and rising gas prices as key factors impacting domestic performance.
Arkansas climbed 13 spots to 28th in CNBC's 2026 America's Top States for Business study, driven by an influx of remote workers and families seeking financial benefits and quality of life. Despite improvements in workforce and economy, the state faces significant challenges in education, technology, healthcare, and crime rates.
Markets anticipate a higher open for the S&P 500, with Nasdaq futures boosted by chip stocks. SK Hynix's US listing is oversubscribed. PepsiCo reported mixed results, while Five Below and Solstice Advanced Materials saw upgrades. AstraZeneca's drug trial failure impacted its stock and Ionis Pharmaceuticals. Tractor Supply and AeroVironment were downgraded.
