Shares of Boston Scientific (BSX) rose sharply Wednesday after the firm posted first-quarter results that topped analysts’ estimates. The Marlborough, Mass.-based medical technology firm reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.75 on revenue of $4.66 billion. Analysts surveyed by Visible Alpha expected $0.67 and $4.57 billion, respectively. For the full year, Boston Scientific sees
Key Takeaways The REAL ID Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2005 and expected to be implemented in 2008. That still hasn’t happened. However, the Department of Homeland Security now says it will begin enforcement on May 7. The government says passengers hoping to fly then without REAL ID-compliant identification
Key Takeaways The REAL ID Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2005 and expected to be implemented in 2008. That still hasn’t happened. However, the Department of Homeland Security now says it will begin enforcement on May 7. The government says passengers hoping to fly then without REAL ID-compliant identification
Published April 15, 2025 01:30 PM EDT FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images. Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) rose for a second consecutive session Tuesday following news that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) had acquired the analytics software provider’s artificial intelligence-enabled military system. Palantir shares closed nearly 5% higher Monday as the deal with the Brussels-based
Published April 15, 2025 10:39 AM EDT An Albertsons store in Boise, Idaho. Katherine Jones / Idaho Statesman / Tribune News Service via Getty Images Shares of Albertsons (ACI) fell sharply Tuesday, a day after the supermarket chain reported a weaker-than-expected profit outlook for fiscal 2025. The Boise, Idaho-based company posted fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter adjusted
Smartphones, computers, and semiconductors have been exempted from President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs, according to updated guidance from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. According to reports, Trump had hinted at exemptions on Air Force One on Friday night, telling reporters that “there could be a couple of exceptions for obvious reasons, but I would
Southwest Airlines’ long-running free bags policy has had a welcome side effect: Its fliers were less likely to complain about having to gate-check their carry-ons. But the airline’s newest policies, which take effect late next month, could change that, since travelers who soon will have to pay for bags likely will be more inclined to
Smartphones, computers, and semiconductors have been exempted from President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs, according to updated guidance from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. According to reports, Trump had hinted at exemptions on Air Force One on Friday night, telling reporters that “there could be a couple of exceptions for obvious reasons, but I would
Key Takeaways Stocks surged at midday Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping nearly 1,000 points, as the major indexes rebounded somewhat from tariff-induced losses. Shares of health insurance operators surged after the federal government said it would pay a higher rate to Medicare insurers than previously estimated. Chip stocks also rose following a rout sparked
Key Takeaways The Canadian government on Friday updated its “United States travel advice” webpage, warning its citizens to “expect scrutiny at ports of entry, including of electronic devices.” Canada said that “individual border agents often have significant discretion in making those determinations.” The news comes amid reports of “enhanced vetting” of foreigners trying to enter