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On Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, SpaceX lost its Starship upper stage during a test flight, with Elon Musk humorously noting, "Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!"

Mark Cuban supports Joe Biden's theory that there is a tech billionaire oligarchy, but says the president may be partially to blame.

The CDC issued a health advisory Thursday recommending that hospitalized patients who have tested positive for influenza be tested for the bird flu virus within 24 hours.

Ark Invest made initial purchases in a space stock across two ETFs. A look at the purchases and why it could be important for 2025.

Global economy to remain sluggish at 2.7% growth in 2025-'26 due to various factors, but Argentina, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam show promise.

Rivian Automotive shares are charging higher in Thursday's after-hours session after the company finalized a loan agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy.

Plug Power shares are trading higher in the after-hours session Thursday after the green hydrogen company announced a loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Apple shares fell in after-hours trading Thursday following a report that its iPhone sales in China dropped significantly in 2024.

"Our new combined organization will best position the industry to help the President get them over the finish line," says Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers.

Nukkleus shares are trading higher in Thursday's after-hours session after the strategic acquisition company announced it regained compliance with Nasdaq listing rules.

As long as cannabis is classified a Schedule I substance, banks are prohibited from dealing with the industry's billions of dollars.

American Express to pay $108.7 million in settlement for deceptive marketing and falsified record-keeping from 2014-2021 according to DOJ.

A Benzinga reader poll has investors predict the 2025 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust return.

UnitedHealth Group reported mixed financial results for Q4, with a rise in medical care ratio and CEO's tribute to the late Brian Thompson. CEO defended high healthcare costs and announced return of rebates to customers.

Scott Bessent, Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, faced sharp questioning in his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

Shares of insurers and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) companies such as Centene, Elevance Health, Humana and CVS Health are trading lower Thursday, likely in reaction to UnitedHealth Group's disappointing fourth-quarter 2024 revenue results.

Defense stocks dipped on Wednesday on news of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, but quickly rebounded. Long-term optimism remains due to increased demand for defense systems and advanced technologies.

Nvidia saw several big tech customers defer billions of dollars worth of orders. This development could affect major ETFs.

Trump wants private equity CEO and philanthropist Bill Pulte as the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Rio Tinto Plc (NYSERIO) and Glencore Plc (OTC: GLNCY) , two of the largest mining companies in the world, have engaged in preliminary discussions about merging their businesses, according to individuals familiar with the matter.

NRA warns of legal confusion for cannabis users and gun owners due to federal marijuana and firearm ban. DOJ argues medical marijuana users pose threat to public safety and cannot own guns.

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQFTAI) shares are trading higher Thursday rebounding from a sharp decline following allegations in a report by Muddy Waters.

Netflix will report Q4 results on Jan. 21. An analyst sees a strong report coming, but is cautious ahead of potential weak Q1 guidance.

Cryptocurrency markets are surging on Thursday, with Bitcoin reclaiming $100,000 and XRP leading a broader altcoin rally.

State Farm will no longer spend $7 million on a Super Bowl commercial, opting to pull out and focus on the California wildfires.

Dell Technologies got lost in the tech noise, but its stock is flashing a bullish signal and needs to be on your radar.

Learn about real wealth from Walter Schloss, who consistently earned 20% returns for 47 years by understanding price and value, not following trends.

Entergy, NiSource, and Vistra are top picks for JPMorgan, betting on AI and data center demand to fuel their growth.

Shares of KLA Corporation (KLAC) are extremely overbought. There is a good chance they are about to head lower.

Spruce Point Capital warns of Procept BioRobotics' overstated market potential and growth claims, citing niche product limitations and valuation risks.