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Wall Street wobbles ahead of new retail sales data and public appearances by Fed officials
May 14, 2025

Wall Street wobbles ahead of new retail sales data and public appearances by Fed officials

Wall Street trades flat as investors await retail sales data and Fed signals on interest rates amid U.S.-China trade pause and cooling inflation.

FILE - Andrew Witty, Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealth Group, testifies at a Senate Finance Committee hearing examining cyber attacks on health care, and the Change Healthcare cyber attack, on May 1, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
May 13, 2025

UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as company lowers, then withdraws financial outlook for 2025

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty steps down amid rising costs. The insurer suspends its 2025 outlook; shares drop 16% after months of instability.

Specialist Michael Pistillo works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
May 13, 2025

Wall Street climbs following a slowdown in inflation as the S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025

U.S. stocks rise as inflation slows and tech shares surge. AI stocks lead gains, while tariffs and Fed policy keep investors cautious.

US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks
May 12, 2025

US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks

The U.S. and China agreed to cut tariffs and pause their trade war for 90 days, calming markets and renewing hopes for a long-term deal.

Wall Street loses ground and oil prices tumble after OPEC+ says it will step up production
May 8, 2025

Wall Street rises with hopes for trade deals that could forestall a recession

U.S. stocks rose after Trump announced a UK trade deal, easing recession fears and pushing the S&P 500 closer to record highs amid strong earnings.

Wall Street gains ground as China shores up its economy ahead of trade talks with the US
May 7, 2025

Wall Street gains ground as China shores up its economy ahead of trade talks with the US

Stocks fluctuated as China rolled out new economic support and U.S. trade talks loom, while tech shares and tariff worries pressured markets.

FILE - Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview with Liz Claman on Fox Business Network's "Countdown to the Closing Bell," May 7, 2018, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
May 4, 2025

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

Warren Buffett will retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at year’s end after 60 years. Greg Abel, his longtime heir apparent, will take the helm.

A See's Candy worker restocks the display next to a cutout of Warren Buffett at the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting exhibit hall Friday, May 2, 2025 in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Josh Funk)
May 3, 2025

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
May 1, 2025

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
Apr 30, 2025

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
Apr 30, 2025

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
Apr 25, 2025

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.

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