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US stocks rose on Monday as earnings from megacaps overshadowed downbeat readings on services and tech earnings. The S&P 500 advanced 0.1%, the Dow climbed 0.3% and the Nasdaq was little changed. Treasury yields fell as new orders for US service providers hit the weakest level since June.
Published on: February 05, 2025, 07:04 PM UTC
Copper pares gains as trade tensions escalate; China retaliates against US tariffs
Published on: February 04, 2025, 08:02 AM UTC
President Trump's new tariffs will cause economic pain, but will it be worth it? He claims tariffs will bring manufacturing back to the US and offset tax cuts, but economists warn of higher prices, lower growth, and retaliatory measures. The real economic problem is the national debt, which Trump has not seriously addressed. Painful sacrifices may be necessary to stabilize the debt, but no president has taken a serious stab at it.
Published on: February 04, 2025, 04:01 AM UTC
Taxpayer-owned Future Fund set up by Rishi Sunak loses £250m as hundreds of businesses collapse
Published on: February 03, 2025, 02:00 PM UTC
Asian stocks plummet and US equity futures point lower over fears of a global trade war sparked by US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. US dollar surges against yuan, Canadian dollar, and Mexican peso, hitting record highs.
Published on: February 03, 2025, 02:04 AM UTC
Listen to Decoding Retirement, a podcast exploring the 401(k) system's challenges, including portability issues leading to lost accounts and workers cashing out. Expert Laurie Rowley suggests rolling over 401(k)s into IRAs or using a Portable Retirement Plan (PRP) for better portability and control.
Published on: February 03, 2025, 02:02 AM UTC
US stocks rallied Friday, boosted by upbeat earnings from Apple and a closely watched inflation gauge that matched expectations, but investors remained cautious ahead of a looming tariff deadline.
Published on: January 31, 2025, 06:03 PM UTC
Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada; markets await Feb. 1 deadline
Published on: January 31, 2025, 09:01 AM UTC
Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) stock soared on Wednesday after announcing its expansion into financial services, including cryptocurrency funds. The company plans to invest $250 million into the initiative, dubbed Truth.Fi.
Published on: January 29, 2025, 03:01 PM UTC
OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Gov, a customized version of its AI chatbot tailored for US government agencies, offering enhanced security and compliance for handling sensitive data.
Published on: January 28, 2025, 08:02 PM UTC