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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.

Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation
May 2, 2025

Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

Wall Street marks its longest win streak since 2004 as job growth beats forecasts and optimism grows over easing U.S.-China trade tensions.

U.S. adds 177K jobs despite trade war, hiring slows
May 2, 2025

U.S. adds 177K jobs despite trade war, hiring slows

U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs in April, beating expectations. Labor market remains resilient despite trade wars, tariffs, and federal job cuts.

Truckers hope freight recession is finally ending
Apr 30, 2025

Truckers hope freight recession is finally ending

Virginia truckers eye regulatory rollbacks under Trump and hope a February freight bump signals recovery after the nation’s longest freight recession.

Tariffs spark uncertainty for Virginia port and shippers
Apr 30, 2025

Tariffs spark uncertainty for Virginia port and shippers

Shipping and logistics companies and related maritime industries worry about the impacts of President Trump's global trade war and international tariffs. In a worst-case scenario, long-term tariffs on imports and exports would have a cascading effect, accumulating downstream across the economy, economists say.

Executive insights: Maritime leaders on tariffs, workforce development and more
Apr 30, 2025

Executive insights: Maritime leaders on tariffs, workforce development and more

DONALD MILLS President and general manager, Mills Marine & Ship Repair, Suffolk Virginia Business: How did you move from being employed at Huntington Ingalls Industries and Newport News Shipbuilding to starting your own business? Mills: At HII, I gained extensive hands-on experience, comprehensive industry insights and valuable professional relationships. This tenure taught me critical technic[...]

Tariffs, politics drive uncertainty for shipping
Apr 30, 2025

Tariffs, politics drive uncertainty for shipping

Rising tariffs, Red Sea attacks, and labor costs create instability for shippers and could impact Port of Virginia operations and U.S. supply chain

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he participates in a ceremonial swearing in of Paul Atkins as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Apr 30, 2025

Trump’s tariffs echo Hoover-era economic missteps

Trump's 2025 tariffs trigger market turmoil, drawing comparisons to Hoover's Depression-era policies and warnings from economists and business leaders.

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’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.

Female customer with curly hair buying clothes in boutique using fitting concept while choosing, professional stylist creating trendy look concentrated on selection in designer shop
Apr 24, 2025

Retailers misjudge shopper priorities, loyalties amid rising costs, said Rakuten report

More than half of consumers say they plan to prioritize products with the lowest prices when shopping in the coming months, while only 5% of retailers think shoppers will choose to trade down to lower quality products and less expensive brands.

FILE - A "For Sale" sign is displayed in front of a home in Des Plaines, Ill., Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Apr 24, 2025

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.81%, hovering near highest level in over two months

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week, though it remains close to its highest level in more than two months. The rate fell to 6.81% from 6.83% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.

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