John F. Kennedy

Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been selected by Donald Trump as his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Here's a look at Kennedy's wealth and investments. What Happened: Trump announced many of his likely nominations for roles in his cabinet...

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk has become a very vocal supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and he has put his social-media platform X to good use to mobilize support for the ex-president. Against this backdrop, a Democratic senator was left ruing the party’s lost opportunity...

An assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, is a leading headline for the stock markets to open the week and comes ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Here's a look back at how stock markets react to assassination attempts and deaths of former presidents and...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to release the full set of files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy if he is re-elected as President. What Happened: During an appearance on the All-In podcast, Trump declared he would release the complete JFK assassination...

Dozens of companies shelled out $7 million per 30-second commercial during Super Bowl LVIII, which saw the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francsico 49ers. One of the more surprising ads had to do with the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: The list of companies advertising during Super...

The nephew of former president John F. Kennedy is gearing up to announce his bid for the 2024 U.S. presidential election.  What Happened: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday will formally announce his bid to challenge incumbent President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination, reported the New...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this date, U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act of 1963. Where The Market Was: The Dow closed at 716.49. The S&P 500 traded at around 69.94. What Else...

This month, JFK conspiracy theorists got what they had been waiting for for more than 50 years when the government declassified more than 2,800 files related to the investigation into President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. However, nearly 250 documents were held back from release by...

The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, passed after former President John F. Kennedy was assassinated to ensure a smooth transfer of power if a president dies or is considered unfit, has suddenly become a serious topic of conversation surrounding President Donald Trump. For all the talk of...

It was Sept. 12, 1962, when the world was gripped by Cold War fright and dueling ideologies grasping for the greatest of symbolic goals. President John F. Kennedy gave a speech at Rice University and used the moment to commit humankind to conquering the moon. JFK would have been 100 on Monday. He...

Raise your hand if you find yourself longing for the good 'ol days of 2013 right about now. You remember, right? The days when stocks marched merrily higher on the back of an improving economy, record earnings and a Fed that was about as friendly as they have ever been. The days when QE-...

Ford (NYSE: F) has big plans for 2014. Ford executive vice president of global manufacturing, John Fleming, said, “This is the fastest and most aggressive manufacturing expansion the company has undergone in 50 years.” Fleming then added, “The last time Ford was growing like this, Dwight D....