Buffett says US shouldn’t use ‘trade as a weapon’ as Trump has done with tariffs
Warren Buffett criticizes Trump’s tariffs, urges global trade, and shares insights on markets, succession plans, and Berkshire’s $347B cash reserves.
Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead Wall Street higher
Microsoft and Meta beat earnings expectations, boosting Wall Street, even as fears of stagflation and economic uncertainty continue to loom.
Weak GDP report tied to tariffs has Trump trying to blame Biden on the state of the economy
Trump economy, GDP decline, U.S. tariffs, Biden blame, stock market, trade war, recession warning, import taxes, economic policy, CHIPS Act
Wall Street bounces back from an early loss as volatility continues
US stocks slide after weak GDP data sparks stagflation concerns, tariff uncertainty, and AI sector pullback. Dow drops 479 points on economic fears.
Wall Street’s rally fades as more CEOs talk about uncertainty because of Trump’s trade war
Wall Street’s rally stalls as macroeconomic uncertainty, weak forecasts, and shifting tariffs weigh on stocks. Big Tech helps limit broader losses.
Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed
U.S. stocks rose as Trump eased pressure on the Fed and hinted at lower China tariffs, boosting tech shares and calming markets after sharp swings.
Trump says he has ‘no intention’ of firing Federal Reserve chair
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff. Trump told reporters, “I have no intention of firing him." The U.S. president had previously insinuated otherwise as he said he could fire Powell if he wanted to, having been[...]
Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk’s role in Trump administration
Tesla's Q1 profit plunged 70% to $409M amid weak sales, backlash over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration, and rising competition in the EV market.
Big Tech’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ heads into earnings season reeling from Trump turbulence
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As Big Tech kicks off its quarterly earnings season this week, the industry’s bellwether companies have been thrust into a cauldron of uncertainty and turmoil that they didn’t anticipate when Donald Trump re-entered the White House nearly 100 days ago. Since President Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, Big Tech stocks have been […]
Trump renews attack on Federal Reserve Chair Powell
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump repeated his attacks Monday against the chair of the Federal Reserve, demanding that the central bank lower its key interest rate to boost the economy. Trump called Jerome Powell “a major loser” and said that energy and grocery prices are “substantially lower” and “there is virtually No Inflation.” Yet Trump said the […]
The Dow sinks nearly 1,000 points
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street weakened Monday as investors worldwide get more skeptical about U.S. investments because of President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve, which are shaking the traditional order. The S&P 500 sank 2.4% in another wipeout. That yanked the index that’s at the center of many 401(k) accounts 16% below […]
US stocks sink with the US dollar’s value as investors retreat further from the United States
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are tumbling Monday as investors worldwide get more skeptical about U.S. investments because of President Donald Trump‘s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve, which are shaking the traditional order. The S&P 500 sank 3.4% in another wipeout. […]