Trump says seniors’ Social Security shouldn’t be taxed. But what happens if those taxes go away?

Senior citizens shouldn’t be paying taxes on their Social Security benefits, former President Donald Trump said Wednesday, floating an idea that could lighten the federal income-tax load for about 40% of recipients.
Moderna (MRNA) earnings Q2 2024

The Moderna Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Moderna on Thursday reported second-quarter revenue that beat expectations but slashed its full-year sales guidance, citing lower expected sales in Europe, a “competitive environment” for respiratory vaccines in the U.S. and the potential for deferred […]
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher talks bronze medal, Michele Kang investment

Ilona Maher, #2 of Team USA, celebrates following a victory during the Women’s Rugby Sevens Bronze medal match between Team USA and Team Australia on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France in Paris, France, on July 30, 2024. Cameron Spencer | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Ilona Maher […]
ConocoPhillips’ stock gains after a profit beat, as production rose to a record

ConocoPhillips’ stock rallied Thursday after the oil giant reported second-quarter profit that beat expectations and said it reached record production.
Boeing (BA) earnings Q2 2024

Boeing on Wednesday said it will continue to burn cash this quarter and reported a wider quarterly loss and weaker revenue than analysts expected as both its commercial airplane and defense programs continued to struggle. Boeing also said it hired more-than-three-decade aerospace industry veteran Robert “Kelly” Ortberg to become its next CEO as the manufacturer […]
BAE Systems raises guidance after surge in sales in first half

BAE Systems raised its 2024 guidance after posting a surge in sales amid high defense spending across all its key markets.
AI-powered financial advisor has $20 billion in assets

AI-generated responses are becoming more common, whether travelers know or not. Westend61 | Getty Images An automated financial advisor called PortfolioPilot has quickly gained $20 billion in assets in a possible preview of how disruptive artificial intelligence could be for the wealth management industry. The service has added more than 22,000 users since its launch […]
South Korea’s exports grow for 10th straight month
South Korea’s exports grew for a 10th straight month in July on brisk demand for semiconductors and other goods overseas, notching the fastest pace of growth in six months.
Taco Bell to roll out AI drive-thru ordering in hundreds of locations

A Taco Bell fast-food restaurant and drive-thru at dusk in Gastonia, North Carolina. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Yum Brands hopes to use artificial intelligence to take down drive-thru orders at hundreds of Taco Bell restaurants by the end of this year. The restaurant company announced on Wednesday that it is […]
Carvana (CVNA) earnings Q2 2024

In an aerial view, a sign is posted on the exterior of a Carvana car vending machine on July 19, 2023 in Daly City, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Shares of Carvana jumped as much as 14% during after-hours trading Wednesday as the company topped Wall Street’s expectations for the second quarter and disclosed […]



