Amanda Ross

Markets

Palantir earnings options draw bearish trade after Tesla win

CNBC’s Michael Khouw says a Tesla put-spread gain can be partly redeployed into a defined-risk Palantir earnings trade.

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago

Markets

AI capex bond market worries grow as tech borrowing costs rise

Alphabet’s higher spending plan has sharpened bond investor scrutiny of AI data-center debt across Google, Amazon, Meta and Oracle...

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago

Deals

Dentalcorp buys Northstar Dental Partners in first US acquisition

GTCR-backed Dentalcorp acquired Florida-based Northstar Dental Partners, marking its first US deal as terms were not disclosed.

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago

Markets

Cyclospora outbreak states rise to nine, CDC says

The CDC linked 1,947 cyclospora cases to Taco Bell visits as regulators examine shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago

Markets

Costco gas prices draw record demand as fuel costs rise

Costco says fuel demand hit records as cheaper gas helps drive member visits, warehouse spending and renewals.

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago

Deals

Warburg Pincus and Great Point press private equity’s vet care push

Veterinary services and medical workforce technology are drawing private equity as demand rises for specialty care and staffing to...

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago

Deals

SkyKnight Apex Infusion investment to back California infusion provider

SkyKnight Capital agreed to invest in Apex Infusion, which operates about 40 ambulatory infusion suites; deal terms were not discl...

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago

Markets

Intel q2 earnings beat estimates as AI demand lifts outlook

Intel reported $16.1 billion in second-quarter revenue and guided above estimates, sending shares higher after hours.

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago

Markets

APEC open-source AI statement backs models with strong security

The U.S., China and other APEC economies endorsed open-source AI while calling for safeguards on data, IP and deployment.

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago

Markets

Allianz HSBC Singapore insurance deal values unit at $2.09 billion

Allianz agreed to buy HSBC’s Singapore life insurer for S$2.7 billion and sign a 15-year distribution partnership with HSBC Singap...

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago

Markets

Volkswagen profit slump prompts lower 2026 revenue outlook

Volkswagen cut its 2026 sales revenue forecast after second-quarter operating profit fell short of analyst expectations.

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago

Markets

Trump global tariffs draw objections over forced-labor rationale

U.S. trade partners challenged new 10% and 12.5% tariffs tied to forced labor, while most opted to keep talks open.

By Amanda Ross · 2 months ago