World War II

In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump claimed that the United States played a significantly larger role in winning both World Wars than its allies. What Happened: Trump stated on the Truth Social post, “Many of our allies and friends are celebrating May 8th ...

President Joe Biden has urged Americans to stand up for democracy, drawing parallels with the Army Rangers who fought at Pointe du Hoc during World War II. What Happened: On Friday, speaking from a bunker where U.S. troops once sought to dismantle German artillery, Biden said...

As Russia marked the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, President Vladimir Putin warned the West of the potential for a global conflict. This comes amid Russia’s ongoing military advances in Ukraine. What Happened: On Sunday, Putin accused...

Recent comments by U.S. President Joe Biden have led to an unexpected diplomatic dialogue with Papua New Guinea, as the Pacific nation’s leader calls for assistance in addressing wartime remnants. What Happened: Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape responded to remarks made by...

In a recent interview, a top U.S. Navy admiral revealed that the ongoing conflict with Houthi rebels in the Red Sea is the most extensive naval battle the U.S. has faced since World War II. What Happened: Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, the deputy commander of the U.S. Central Command, disclosed during CBS...

A new World War II limited series called Masters of the Air will stream exclusively on AppleTV+. Over the years Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks have collaborated on several World War II cinematic classics, including "Saving Private Ryan," "The Pacific" and "Band of Brothers." A new series from the...

Oklahoma's Medical Marijuana Crackdown In a decisive move against potential overproduction and illegal exports of marijuana, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA), teamed up with Kay County law enforcement, shut down five marijuana establishments. Between September 11 to 14, they...

One of the biggest stories from the weekend is the buyout of Swiss bank Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS), one of the oldest banks in the world. Here’s a look at just how old Credit Suisse is. What Happened: Credit Suisse is being bought out by Swiss bank company UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) in a...

Each day, Benzinga will take a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1941, Japan attacked the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii at 7:48 a.m. local time on a Sunday morning. Where Was The Market? The stock market was...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1945, the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed following the U.S. bombing of Nagasaki. Where The Market Was: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 165.14 and the S&...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On March 8, 1936, Germany entered the Rhineland, breaking the Treaty of Versailles. Where The Market Was: The S&P 500 was trading at 14.86 and the Dow was at 153.50. What Else Was...

Churchill Downs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHDN) has postponed the iconic horse race, Kentucky Derby, for the first time since 1945 due to the coronavirus pandemic. What Happened The Run for the Roses, which is usually held on the first Saturday in May each year, will not take place this year, as usual, ESPN...

Christopher Nolan’s long-awaited film “Dunkirk,” an epic about the harrowing Allied escape from northern France near the start of World War II, is winning over the hearts and minds of critics. Nolan, who has built a broad following through his “Dark Knight” trilogy and...

GenCorp (NYSE: GY), a manufacturer of aerospace and defense products and systems, has acquired Rocketdyne, the rocket engine manufacturing business, for $550 million. According to the LA Times, the deal is the latest move to see the aerospace industry further consolidated, as GenCorp also owns...