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Musk's Politics Damage Tesla Brand, Threaten EV Industry

Tesla's brand image suffers as CEO Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration sparks protests and negative ratings among voters.

Mexico, US to Hold First Trade Talks After Tariff Threats

Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard will meet with Trump administration officials in Washington on Thursday to discuss trade negotiations.

BlackRock Pauses Portfolio Company Meetings Amidst ESG Disclosure Review

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

Santander to invest $2 billion in Mexico over three years

Spanish banking giant Santander announces over $2 billion USD in investments for Mexico over the next three years to further expand their digital banking presence and support the country's growth.

Trump Tariffs May Dampen Corporate Capital Spending

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.

Homebuilder Sentiment Drops to Five-Month Low on Tariffs, Rates, and Costs

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.

Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Launches New AI Startup With Former Colleagues

Former OpenAI executives launch Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup focused on human-AI collaboration and building models for various domains.

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's New AI Startup Tapped Researchers From Rivals

Thinking Machines Lab, a new AI startup founded by ex-OpenAI CTO, Mira Murati, has hired 30+ leading researchers and engineers from companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Mistral. The main focus is to develop collaborative AI systems and products.

Intel Breakup: Rumors Swirl as Rivals Eye Chipmaking Giant

Intel, a struggling tech giant, faces potential breakup rumors as industry rivals Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor consider deals. Analysts discuss regulatory hurdles, antitrust concerns, and the potential value extraction for shareholders.

US Stocks Dip as Investors Await Key Fed Update, Ukraine Talks Begin

US stocks saw mixed results on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipping while the S&P 500 rose slightly. Investors await the release of minutes from the Fed's January meeting for clues on interest rate policy, while US-Russia talks on ending the Ukraine war and earnings season updates influence market sentiment.