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PBMs Under Scrutiny Amid Escalating Fight with Pharma Companies

A reescalating battle between pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers is brewing in Washington, D.C., as President Donald Trump's new administration takes shape.

ReposiTrak Reports Q2 Earnings of $1.6 Million

ReposiTrak reports earnings of $1.6 million in its fiscal second quarter, with revenue of $5.5 million.

FLNC Misses Q4 Sales Targets

Fluence Energy (FLNC) missed Q4 sales targets, reporting an 186.8 million dollar revenue, a 48.7% decrease year-over-year. The company lowered its full-year revenue guidance to $3.4 billion, missing analyst estimates. Despite a growing order backlog, Fluence Energy's Q4 performance was disappointing.

Presidential Spending Authority: A Legal Battle Over Impoundment

The question of presidential spending authority is being debated in a series of high-profile fights in the early weeks of the Trump administration, and it could be just a taste of what's to come.

US Stocks Gain on Thursday; Investors Digest Mega-Cap Tech Earnings and Await Apple Results

US stocks gained steam on Thursday as investors digested earnings from tech giants and awaited Apple's results for insights into the broader sector. Despite concerns about iPhone sales, investors will scrutinize Apple's quarterly update for positive signals in light of multiple stock downgrades. Meanwhile, investors weigh the Fed's cautious stance amid ongoing earnings reports, with a focus on the impact of AI investments and economic data such as GDP growth and inflation numbers.

XPLR Infrastructure Suspends Dividend, Shares Drop

NextEra Energy unit XPLR Infrastructure suspends dividend, shares plunge

Trump Plans 'Much Bigger' Tariffs Than 2.5% as He Reshapes Supply Chains

President Trump plans to raise tariffs for all, saying he wants a rate "much bigger" than 2.5%. The move is seen as a way to protect US jobs and businesses.

Trading Cards: A New Asset in Investors' Portfolios

Trading cards have become a new type of investment, with companies like PSA authenticating and grading them for investors. Listen to Ryan Hoge of PSA explain how the trading card market has grown and become an essential part of some investors' portfolios.

Oil Fluctuates as Trump's Trade Actions Shake Markets

Oil prices fluctuated as markets reacted to the Trump administration's trade moves, including threats and withdrawals of tariffs against Colombia. Despite a drop below $78 a barrel, Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude futures remain elevated amid concerns over potential US actions against trade partners.

The unprecedented national debt awaiting Trump

Donald Trump's debt management as a real estate developer differs from the challenges he faces as president with the national debt. The public debt has grown to $36 trillion, raising concerns about refinancing options, federal bankruptcy, and rising borrowing costs. The debt ceiling and potential downgrades add further complications, while tax cuts and spending reductions may become more difficult to implement due to the size of the debt.