Photo illustration shows the TikTok logo displayed on a mobile phone screen.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesFor the second time this year, TikTok is staring at a deadline that could determine its fate in the U.S. and that of numerous creators and brands that have built businesses on the Chinese-owned social app.The sense of urgency that led some creators to post wistful goodbye videos in January has shifted to a more cautiously optimistic outlook, with creators and firms saying they believe TikTok will remain in the U.S. They are, however, hedging their bets. “I’m trying to be optimistic and hope…
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Pope Francis’ health has continued to improve in the week since he left the hospital after a weekslong stay, the Vatican said Tuesday.During Francis’ 38-day stay at Policlinico A. Gemelli in Rome, he was treated for pneumonia and other infections. He experienced two episodes — a breathing crisis and a bronchial spasm that caused him to inhale some vomit — so severe that doctors said they did not think that he was going to make it, but survived and was discharged on March 23 to convalesce at his Vatican guesthouse.On Tuesday, the Vatican said that the pope’s blood tests were…
(This is a wrap-up of the key money moving discussions on CNBC’s “Worldwide Exchange” exclusive for PRO subscribers. Worldwide Exchange airs at 5 a.m. ET each day.) Investors on Tuesday are focusing on opportunities in individual stocks as tariffs continue to spark volatility. We also look at the potential impact of auto tariffs on US jobs and the economy. Worldwide Exchange pick: AIG Jay Woods of Freedom Capital Markets said insurance giant AIG is a great buy for the current market environment. “It’s got great relative strength within the index, it’s the best in class,” he said. They have an…
Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. PVH Corp — The fashion stock soared about 16% on the back of stronger-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter. The Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent earned $3.27 per share, excluding items, on $2.37 billion in revenue, beating the consensus forecasts of analysts polled by LSEG for $3.21 a share and revenue at $2.33 billion. Johnson & Johnson — Shares pulled back 4% after a U.S. bankruptcy judge denied the health-care product maker’s $10 billion settlement proposal tied to thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and other talc products caused…
Employees across the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began receiving notices of dismissal on Tuesday in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people. The notices come just days after President Donald Trump moved to strip workers of their collective bargaining rights at HHS and other agencies throughout the government.Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announced a plan last week to remake HHS, which, through its agencies, is responsible for tracking health trends and disease outbreaks, conducting and funding medical research, monitoring the safety of food and medicine, and administering health insurance programs…
President of the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) parliamentary group Marine Le Pen is seen on monitors during a televised interview broadcasted on the evening news of French TV channel TF1, in Paris, on March 31, 2025. Julien De Rosa | Afp | Getty ImagesParis has been plunged into more political turmoil after far-right firebrand Marine Le Pen’s presidential hopes were dashed by a ban to run for public office — as analysts warn the decision could further destabilize the euro zone’s second-largest economy.The country suffered another political bombshell on Monday after Le Pen, the leader of far-right National Rally party, was…
Keurig Dr Pepper’s growth potential has been underappreciated by investors, according to Morgan Stanley. The Wall Street firm upgraded shares to overweight from equal weight. It also inched up its price target to $40 from $38, indicating 16.9% upside potential from Monday’s close. “We see this as an opportune entry point into KDP as we think the market is not recognizing KDP’s building corporate [organic sales growth]/EPS growth prospects vs [consumer packaged goods] peers, with highly visible strength in its US Refreshment segment and continued solid International results, despite ST coffee profit risk,” analyst Dara Mohsenian wrote in an analyst…
The recent sell-off in Shake Shack has been unwarranted, according to Loop Capital. Analyst Alton Stump upgraded shares to buy \from hold. His price target of $127 suggests shares gaining 43.9% from Monday’s close. The stock has tumbled around 32% in 2025, which has opened up an attractive entry point for investors, according to Stump. SHAK YTD mountain Shake Shack in 2025 He highlighted the company’s stronger-than-expected comparable sales growth over the last three quarters, and successful limited-time offerings such as its black truffle burgers. The analyst also pointed to strong digital sales and labor productivity that could drive around 3%…
The travel agency offered tours aimed solely at men, and that was enough to attract the attention of the police enforcing new Russian laws that restrict the rights of gay people.One night in December, officers stormed the apartment of the agency’s owner and tied him up, he later told a court.“Fifteen people came to my place at night,” said the owner, Andrei Kotov. “They were beating me in the face, kicking me and leaving bruises.” His comments were reported by Russian media and confirmed by his lawyer.Mr. Kotov said the officers pressured him to “confess” that he was running a…
Ulta Beauty can be a strong addition to investor portfolios as tariff and economic risks abound, according to Goldman Sachs. Analyst Kate McShane upgraded shares of the beauty products company to buy from neutral. She also raised her price target to $423 from $384, implying shares could gain 15.4% from Monday’s close. “We note tariff risk is low for Ulta, while the stock has seen pressure but proved resilient during recessionary periods,” McShane wrote in a note on Tuesday. “Only ~1% of ULTA’s shipments over the last 12 months were direct imports, so while the company does not know the exact…
