An unknown Wall Street trader reportedly hit a jackpot worth $5 million after betting on Warner Bros Discovery stock — just hours before news broke that Paramount Skydance is eying a bid for the floundering media giant.Just after 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, the unidentified investor splashed out nearly $6 million on 100,000 Warner call options — a contract between two parties to exchange an asset at a set price with a fixed period of time – when the company’s shares were trading at $13.10, according to Bloomber ...

Southwest Airlines Bob Jordan said on Thursday the company is looking at long-haul international flights and premium airport lounges as part of its turnaround strategy.Jordan said while the company will have to look at a wide-body aircraft for long-haul international service, it could use a “more risk-tolerant” approach at first and choose a narrow body to serve those routes.The Dallas-based carrier, which operates mostly domestic flights with a fleet of Boeing 737 jets, has been struggling to find its foot ...

Paramount Skydance is preparing a majority cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery that is backed by the Ellison family, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.Shares of Warner Bros jumped nearly 30% while Paramount was up 7% after the news.The bid will be for the entire company, including its cable networks and movie studio, the report said, citing people familiar with the situation.Paramount declined to comment while Warner Bros did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.Paramount Skyda ...

Famed investor Ray Dalio said American markets are heading for a financial “heart attack” — and gold may be the best medicine.Speaking at a panel for Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the Bridgewater Associates founder warned that surging US debt costs are clogging the economy the way plaque builds up in arteries.“A doctor would warn of a heart attack,” he said.Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio says American markets are heading for a financial “heart attack” — and gold may be the best medicine. Bianca Otero/ZUMA / Splash ...

Consumer inflation heated up in August — accelerating slightly from a month earlier although not enough to discourage bets that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates next week. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% in August compared to the previous year, speeding up from 2.7% in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday.It jumped 0.4% from the previous month, above expectations of a 0.3% increase.On a core basis, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, the CPI rose 3.1% over t ...

Gold was charging near a record high Wednesday, trading around $3,650 an ounce after US wholesale prices unexpectedly fell and investors piled into bets the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates next week.The precious metal brushed an all-time peak of $3,674 earlier this week and has already soared 40% in 2025, trouncing stocks and other major assets.Wednesday’s surge came after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the producer price index dropped 0.1% in August, defying forecasts for a rise. ...

Amazon.com is developing augmented reality glasses for consumers, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the plans, a move that would put the company in competition with Facebook owner Meta.The glasses, internally codenamed “Jayhawk,” will include microphones, speakers, a camera and a full‑color display in one eye, the report said. Amazon is aiming to roll out the product to consumers in late 2026 or early 2027.Amazon’s “Jawhawk” glasses are planned for release late next ...

Group 1: Wholesale Price Trends - The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 0.1% in August, contrary to expectations of a 0.3% increase, indicating that businesses are absorbing tariff costs [1][6] - Core PPI, excluding food and energy, also fell by 0.1% month-over-month, with a year-over-year increase of 2.8% [2] - Companies are reportedly holding off on price hikes due to factors such as foreign suppliers discounting, weak domestic demand, and uncertainty regarding future tariff rates [7] Group 2: Impact of Tariffs - Some imported goods, like tobacco and coffee, showed significant price increases, with tobacco rising by 2.3% in August and coffee prices increasing by 6.9%, marking a 33.3% rise over the past year [3] - Overall, wholesalers and retailers have been slow to pass tariff costs onto consumers, as they are aware of consumer inflation concerns [4] Group 3: Economic Indicators and Federal Reserve Response - Services prices dropped by 0.2% in August, contributing to the overall decline in the PPI, with trade services experiencing a 1.7% drop, the largest since 2009 [10] - The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates, with traders placing 100% odds on a cut at the upcoming meeting, driven by tame inflation data [8][10] - The labor market shows signs of weakness, with average payroll growth at just 29,000 over the past three months, below the breakeven level needed to maintain steady unemployment [12]

Oracle shares surged nearly 40% Wednesday – on track for its best day since 1999 – on jaw-dropping projections that the software giant will reap half a trillion dollars in the future from its AI business.In the first quarter, Oracle signed four multibillion-dollar contracts with three separate customers, CEO Safra Catz said in an earnings release on Tuesday.“We have signed significant cloud contracts with the who’s who of AI, including OpenAI, xAI, Meta and many others,” Catz said during a call with investo ...

Core Insights - Uber is launching a new service allowing users in New York to book helicopter flights to JFK, Newark, and the Hamptons directly through its app, following an expanded partnership with Joby Aviation [1][4] - Joby Aviation recently acquired Blade Air Mobility's passenger business for $125 million, enhancing its capabilities in urban air travel [1][11] - The integration aims to provide a seamless multi-modal booking experience for millions of Uber customers, combining ground and air travel in one platform [7] Company Developments - Joby Aviation's eVTOL aircraft, which can carry four passengers and a pilot, will eventually replace Blade's existing helicopter network once they receive FAA certification [6][11] - The eVTOL aircraft can fly at 200 mph and produce 100 times less noise than conventional helicopters, aligning with sustainability goals [6][11] - The partnership between Uber and Joby has been ongoing since 2019, with Joby acquiring Uber's Elevate division in 2021 [7] Market Expansion - The New York rollout will serve as a test case for potential expansion into other major cities, including Los Angeles, Dubai, London, and Tokyo, pending regulatory approvals [7][11] - Blade currently operates in New York and Southern Europe, with established routes linking airports to city centers and leisure destinations [8] Regulatory Environment - The launch of this service may face scrutiny from regulators and local politicians, especially concerning environmental impacts and limits on tourist flights [11][12]