Posts with tag: international relations
Linda McMahon, nominee for Secretary of Education, pledges to continue the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, despite criticism from Republicans. The Biden administration has made it easier for borrowers to qualify and has forgiven over 1 million debts. Some advocates worry that the Trump administration could slow the program down again.
Published on: February 14, 2025, 11:02 AM UTC
DraftKings Missed Q4 Revenue Estimates but Beat Earnings; Guidance Raised, Stock Soars
Published on: February 13, 2025, 10:09 PM UTC
Despite CFPB work freeze, consumers can still submit complaints through the agency's online portal. The system allows Americans to send complaints about financial institutions directly to the CFPB's database, which are then routed to the responsible company. Despite the freeze, the portal remains operational and unaffected by the work stoppage.
Published on: February 13, 2025, 01:01 PM UTC
Q2 Holdings (QTWO) Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenue Rises 12.9% YoY; Is QTWO a Buy?
Published on: February 12, 2025, 11:05 PM UTC
Intel (INTC) stock rose after Vice President JD Vance emphasized building AI chips in the US. Intel is the only large-scale American leading-edge foundry for computer chips. Despite internal issues and competition from TSMC, Intel remains a US hope for domestic AI chip production.
Published on: February 12, 2025, 10:03 PM UTC
India to Resume Sugar Exports as Bumper Crop Expected
Published on: February 12, 2025, 11:01 AM UTC
Fed Chair Powell signals patience on interest rate adjustment, citing strong economy and elevated inflation
Published on: February 11, 2025, 07:01 PM UTC
US stocks rebounded as investors looked beyond President Trump's latest tariff threats. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.4%, the S&P 500 rose 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped nearly 1%. Investors weighed Trump's recent pledge to introduce additional 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum from all countries. The new metals tariffs are likely to benefit US steel companies, whose stocks jumped. Markets also expect Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners. However, Monday's gains suggest that investors are getting used to Trump's trade salvos. Some on Wall Street say many now see the announcements as a negotiation tactic only.
Published on: February 11, 2025, 11:03 AM UTC
Oil Rises as Trump's Tariffs Risk Rippling Through Energy Sector
Published on: February 10, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC
Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee says the U.S. economy has settled into full employment and inflation is looking better. As a result, the Fed will continue cutting interest rates, though uncertainty about the impact of tariffs and other policy changes argues for a slower approach.
Published on: February 06, 2025, 07:00 PM UTC