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SpaceX to test astronaut capsule next week, a critical milestone after April explosion

In about a week SpaceX expects to conduct a key test of the capsule it is developing to launch astronauts, CNBC has learned.

Airline chiefs grow frustrated as 737 Max grounding costs near $1 billion

Southwest and American Airlines reported rising costs from the 737 Max grounding, now in its eighth month after crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.

Florida and NY push bills to compete with California’s NCAA ‘pay to play’ law

California’s new law threatens to upend the NCAA and has touched off a race by states to adopt similar changes so they don’t lose top sports talent to the West Coast.

Tesla is having its best day in 6 years—here’s what Cramer and other experts are saying

Tesla’s biggest daily rally since 2013 has Wall Street laser-focused on the automotive company’s latest earnings results.

Tesla investor says Thursday’s stock surge is just the beginning of a push toward $4,000

“I think the shorts are going to be forced to cover as time goes on,” says Ark Investment Management founder and CEO Catherine Wood.

Vaping illness deaths rise to 34 as public health officials hunt for cause of outbreak

The total number of probable cases is now at 1,604, with 125 new cases diagnosed over the last week, according to the CDC.

Ford shares tumble 7% as $11 billion restructuring hits speed bumps

Ford shares were down about 7% as of midday Thursday, a sign investor patience is wearing thin as Hackett’s turnaround plan slowly takes shape.

Why Starbucks isn’t all that popular in South Africa

When Starbucks entered the South African market, its local partner said the full potential was 200 stores, but growth has been slower.