S&P 500 profit margins hit record 13.6% driven by early AI returns and job growth
Maria Bartiromo, Cheryl Casone, and Adam Johnson analyze S&P 500 profit margins hitting a record 13.6%. They discuss how early artificial intelligence returns and strong manufacturing job growth are driving corporate profitability.
Fed's three inflation wild cards explained by WSJ's Nick Timiraos
Wall Street Journal Chief Economic Correspondent Nick Timiraos joins Maria Bartiromo to discuss the Federal Reserve's inflation outlook. He highlights three wild cards: tariffs, energy volatility and the massive AI spending boom.
Michigan Senate primary remains too close to call for Stevens, El-Sayed
Maria Bartiromo reports on the Michigan Senate primary election results as Democrat Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed remain locked in a tight race, setting the tone for the future of the Democratic Party.
Sen. Rick Scott demands jail time for Anthony Fauci ahead of contempt vote
Sen. Rick Scott joins Maria Bartiromo to discuss the upcoming Senate vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt. Scott accuses the former COVID czar of lying about gain-of-function research and says he needs to serve prison time.
Iran is a 'propaganda machine,' Victoria Coates says
Heritage Foundation Vice President of National Security Victoria Coates discusses Middle East tensions and reports that the US is running low on long-range missiles. They analyze the impact of AI-powered drones on modern warfare.
Trump signals Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz is close
President Donald Trump reveals that Tehran is eager to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Host Maria Bartiromo details the ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman to secure the vital shipping route.
Fed faces growing pressure as inflation concerns raise possibility of rate hike
Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos says a strong economy and AI-fueled market rally are giving the Federal Reserve room to keep its focus on inflation as investors brace for key jobs and price data.
MIKE DAVIS: FCC finally takes on one of Washington's dumbest media rules
Mike Davis writes that the FCC's decade-old national television ownership cap ties local broadcasters down while trillion-dollar Big Tech giants run wild. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is fighting to restore fairness to the media marketplace, writes Davis.
Steve Fulop slams Zohran Mamdani's costly $9B childcare proposal
Partnership for the City of New York CEO Steve Fulop joins Stuart Varney to discuss New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s dismissing philanthropic fund advisers and the massive $9 billion cost of his universal childcare proposal.
Marsha Blackburn urges Senate to pass SAVE America Act, voter ID laws
Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., joins Larry Kudlow to advocate for the SAVE America Act. She calls for strict voter ID requirements and explains her Election Security Partnership Act to ensure only citizens vote.
Missouri eliminating income tax would be 'very good' for its economy, Steve Moore says
Unleash Prosperity co-founder Steve Moore discusses the economic growth potential of Missouri voting to end its state income tax. He compares the vote to successful tax-free states like Florida and Texas.
Missouri voters weigh in on income tax
Economist Stephen Moore discusses the economic growth potential of Missouri voting to end its state income tax on 'The Bottom Line.'
OpenAI to pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations it favored foreign workers over Americans
OpenAI allegedly failed to advertise PERM jobs on its careers website and required paper applications to discourage U.S. workers from applying
Buc-ee’s sues Ohio mini-mart over beaver logo branding, alleging trademark infringement
Buc-ee's sued Beaver's Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, over its beaver logo after comedian John Oliver dared the chain to pick on someone its own size.
Iran knows America can do what it wants: Marine colonel
Ret. U.S. Marine Col. Mike Jernigan discusses the United States' next potential moves against Iran if peace talks fail on 'The Bottom Line.'
The Bottom Line - Tuesday, August 4
Capitol Hill, Save America Act, Voter ID, Economy, Jim Banks
Kudlow - Tuesday, August 4
SAVE America Act, Financial Markets All Time High, Scott Bessent, Zohran Mamdani, Recipe for Affordability, Strait of Hormuz, Tennessee Primary
New York’s spending is out of control, Bruce Blakeman says
New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman slams state and New York City leadership for their budget proposals on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Trump demands Senate to skip August recess and pass voter ID legislation
Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., discusses how senators are facing mounting pressure to skip their August break and pass the SAVE America Act on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Mamdani is 'liquidating the rich,' Kudlow warns
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow and WOR radio host Mark Simone discuss the economic impact of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's socialist agenda on 'Kudlow.'