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Elon Musk's political involvement is damaging Tesla's brand image, leading to protests and negative consumer perception. Tesla faces challenges as EV tax credits may be cut, impacting sales and stock performance.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 08:01 PM UTC

BlackRock pauses meetings with portfolio companies due to new SEC reporting rules on ESG matters.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

New tariffs under the Trump administration may cause companies to reconsider long-term capital investments in property, plants, and equipment. Goldman Sachs found that S&P 1500 companies increased capital expenditure expectations by 5%, but only 2% for companies with exposure to tariffs. Mentions of tariffs on earnings calls have increased, and companies with greater tariff exposure raised inflation expectations disproportionately. The administration has implemented tariffs on steel, Chinese imports, and is considering further tariffs on EU autos and critical imports. While the markets have shrugged off tariff concerns, executives are becoming cautious as uncertainty clouds planning and costs rise.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 07:03 PM UTC

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell five points to 42 in February, indicating builders are less optimistic about the market amid rising costs and interest rates.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 07:03 PM UTC

Rumors swirl about potential deals between Intel and rivals Taiwan Semiconductor and Broadcom that could break up the company and unlock value for shareholders. Analysts weigh in on regulatory hurdles and antitrust concerns, with some suggesting a better outcome for the US government would be to work with Taiwan Semiconductor separately to expand its US manufacturing footprint.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 07:03 PM UTC

Nearly half of S&P 500 companies are outperforming the index in 2025, a reversal from the last two years. A broader range of stocks are competing to outperform the index, presenting opportunities for investors seeking undervalued companies.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 07:02 PM UTC

Mixed US Stock Market Performance as Investors Eye Fed and Trump Policies

Published on: February 18, 2025, 07:02 PM UTC

Intel Stock (INTC): Potential Deals with Broadcom (AVGO) and TSMC (TSM) Could Split Company into Two

Published on: February 18, 2025, 07:02 PM UTC

Stocks slid near all-time highs as investors weighed inflation concerns, risks from tariffs, and uncertainties in the geopolitical scenario. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 edged lower, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell slightly. Tech stocks faced pressure, with Meta Platforms Inc. ending its 20-day rally and Bitcoin sinking. Investors remain cautious despite favorable fundamentals supporting global equities, with concerns over earnings outlook and a possible trade war lurking.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 07:01 PM UTC

Brazil taps international credit markets, offering new debt for the first time in more than six months amid a broad rally in the country’s assets early in 2025.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 07:01 PM UTC