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Trump Signs Reciprocal Tariffs Plan, Delays Implementation for Negotiations

President Trump signs reciprocal tariff plan, delays implementation for negotiations with impacted countries.

Investors Doubt Trump's Tariffs Boosting Economy, Yahoo Finance Survey Finds

President Trump's protectionist trade policy faces doubts from savvy investors, with a Yahoo Finance survey indicating expectations of higher prices and economic damage from tariffs on Chinese imports, steel, and aluminum.

Elon Musk's $97.4B Bid for OpenAI: Stalling Non-Profit Conversion and Raising Asset Value

Elon Musk offers $97.4 billion to buy OpenAI, the nonprofit governing the popular AI research lab. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismisses the offer, but experts say it could complicate OpenAI's plans to convert to a for-profit company. Musk's bid raises the potential market value of OpenAI's assets and could force the company to raise more capital, diluting the value of existing investors' stakes.

US Stocks Trade Mixed as Investors Assess Tariffs and Inflation Outlook

US stocks traded mixed Tuesday, with Dow Jones Industrial Average higher, S&P 500 flat, and Nasdaq Composite lower. Investors digested Trump's tariff announcements and awaited Jerome Powell's testimony. Coca-Cola shares rose after earnings beat, while Shopify stock rebounded from losses. Gold surged on tariff threats, while Powell emphasized Fed independence and played down recession concerns.

Gold Surges to Record High Amid Tariff Threats, Analysts See More Upside

Gold prices pulled back slightly on Tuesday after a rapid 10% run year-to-date. Analysts see more upside for gold given recent tariff announcements and the threat of an escalating trade war.

Tesla robotaxis planned for Austin face safety and legal questions

Elon Musk vows to launch Tesla's driverless "robotaxi" service in Austin, Texas, raising concerns about safety and legal implications given Texas's hands-off regulatory approach toward autonomous vehicles.

BOE Cuts Fuel Bets for Further Easing, Weigh on Pound

Traders expect further interest rate cuts from the Bank of England after policymakers lowered borrowing costs and two voted for a bigger reduction. The pound fell while bonds initially rallied.

Essex Tops Q4 Earnings, Revenue Estimates

Essex Property Trust Inc. (ESS) reported Q4 FFO of $3.92/share, beating expectations of $3.90. Revenue of $454.5 million also topped estimates of $453.1 million.