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Taiwan eyes Alaska natural gas to appease Trump

Taiwan expresses interest in Alaskan natural gas, seeking to reduce trade surplus with US and avoid tariffs.

Signs of Market Strength Overcoming Tariff Concerns

Despite tariff concerns, the stock market shows resilience with gains in the S&P 500, declining volatility, and positive earnings growth projections.

US Stocks Rise Amid Trade Tensions and Jobs Data

US stocks rose on Tuesday as investors weighed China's immediate retaliation to President Donald Trump's additional tariffs amid concerns about the risk of a trade war. Traders also absorbed new employment figures, showing job vacancies falling more than anticipated in December. Investors remain vigilant for indicators of a labor market cooling as the Federal Reserve debates future interest rate cuts in the face of obstinate inflation.

Trade Tariffs Spark Market Uncertainty Over Inflation, Fed's Plans

Trump's tariffs could increase average effective tariff rate by 7 to 27 percentage points, says Yale Budget Lab. Markets are uncertain about impact on inflation and Fed's interest rate plans. Trump's self-imposed deadline for tariffs is Saturday, but details are still unclear. Fed Chair Powell says Fed is in a wait-and-see mode due to uncertainty caused by tariffs.

Trump Meme Coins Draw Skepticism From Prominent Investors

Trump and Melania's Meme Coins Draw Skepticism from Investors, Including Short Sellers

Starbucks Strives for Comeback: Earnings Beat Expectations, but Challenges Remain

Starbucks' Q1 2025: Earnings beat estimates but negative same-store sales trends continue. Revenue flat, EPS down, but customer response positive to "Back to Starbucks" plan focused on core products, pricing, and service.

Zuckerberg's Metamorphosis: Cozying Up to Trump Amidst AI Boom and TikTok Threat

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has recently embraced President Trump, leading to concerns and unhappiness among employees. Meta's stock has rebounded in profitability, up 66% in the past year, but Zuckerberg's policy changes may have reputational consequences.