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Guardant Health Reports Q4 Loss, Misses Estimates; Shares Fall

Guardant Health reports a Q4 loss of $111 million, missing estimates but beating revenue expectations, with projections of $850-860 million for the full year.

US Future Markets Slump on Fed Rate Pause, Trade Concerns

US future markets drop after record highs; Fed minutes suggest pause in rate cuts

US Stock Market News: Futures Dip on Tariff Concerns and Fed Minutes Await

US stock futures dipped Wednesday as investors considered President Trump's 25% tariff threat and awaited Federal Reserve minutes for policy insights. S&P 500 and Dow futures slipped ~0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were marginally higher. Markets remain cautious amid speculation over the impact of Trump's tariffs, despite the S&P 500 reaching a fresh record Tuesday. Investors await Fed minutes for clues on inflation and rate cut prospects, and earnings from Etsy, Carvana, Microsoft, and Apple are expected.

JPMorgan Chase Drops Diversity Talk From Annual Report Amid Conservative Scrutiny

JPMorgan Chase removes "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from annual report amid increased scrutiny of DEI programs on Wall Street. Goldman Sachs also dropped a pledge to avoid taking companies with all-white male boards public.

Intel's Stock Jumps on Reports of Potential Deals with Broadcom and TSMC

Intel stock surges on reports of potential deals with Broadcom and TSMC, who may seek to split the chipmaker into two. These talks are preliminary, and no formal bids have been made. Intel's manufacturing struggles and recent leadership change have made it an acquisition target.

Interest Rates: Trump's Achilles Heel?

High interest rates could be the biggest enemy of Trump's second term. The Federal Reserve is set to raise short-term interest rates, which will likely send long-term rates higher. This could hurt consumers and businesses, and it could even lead to a credit crunch.

Honda, Nissan Call Off Merger Plans, Honda Shares Rise While Nissan's Slide

Nissan and Honda's proposed merger is off, leaving Nissan in search of new partnerships. Honda CEO says the companies will still collaborate on EVs and other technologies. Nissan CEO warns of difficulties for Nissan without a major partner.

Fed Chair Powell Reassures Lawmakers of Measured Approach to Interest Rates

Fed Chair Powell reiterates cautious stance on interest rates, noting strong economy and stubborn inflation. Powell faces questions on monetary policy and Trump administration's economic policies. Fed policymakers plan to move slowly and assess inflation and impact of Trump's policies before adjusting rates.

Strattec Security Reports Q2 Profit

Strattec Security Corp. (STRT) reports Q2 net income of $1.3 million, or 32 cents per share. Adjusted earnings were 65 cents per share, on revenue of $129.9 million.

Trump Tariffs Close De Minimis Exemption, Hitting Bargain Hunters

Trump's tariffs may hit consumers hard, especially those who shop online for cheap Chinese goods. The end of the de minimis exemption will add tariffs and fees to Chinese packages, costing consumers billions of dollars. The legality of the tariffs is also unclear, with some experts predicting lawsuits to overturn them.