Category: Stocks and Bonds

Stocks Post Biggest Loss of the Year on Trump’s Tariff Plans

The S&P 500 fell 1.8 percent on Monday after President Trump doubled down on plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday.
Europe Faces a Huge Bill to Defend Ukraine. Investors Are Thrilled.

Europeans would need to ramp up military spending quickly, a notion that has set off a market rally, led by defense stocks.
‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Fades Amid Rising Economic Anxiety

Stocks soared after President Trump’s win. But that rally largely reversed in February. On Friday, the S&P 500 was on track for its worst week of the year.
Tesla Stock Falls 8% as Concerns About Elon Musk’s Political Role Grow

The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.
Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare

The TV celebrity and Trump nominee has pledged to divest from most of his financial interests. But they touch nearly every corner of health care, from insurance to blood pressure cuffs and vitamins, leading experts and lawmakers to doubt he could make impartial decisions.
Markets and Corporate America Are Unfazed by Washington Chaos, for Now

The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Businesses are betting that tax cuts will be extended and the math will work out.
Stock Market Sees Biggest Declines of Trump’s Presidency So Far

Fueling a 1.7 percent decline on Friday was an unexpected drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, as Americans worried about stubborn inflation.
Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist

An awkward truth has become evident in the first days of the Trump administration, as many firms mute their commitments to diversity and sustainability.
Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.
Nikola, E.V. Start-Up That Once Thrilled Investors, Files for Bankruptcy

The company, which once enjoyed a surging stock price, struggled to turn its plans for electric and hydrogen trucks into a viable business.
Trump’s Rift With Europe Adds Fuel to a Rally in Defense Stocks

A flurry of trading has helped push the Pan-European Stoxx 600 index to a record high as investors expect Europe’s governments to increase military spending.
They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.

Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.